Elementary Education B.S.Ed.
Minimum required credits to graduate with this degree: 128
In addition to the essential studies requirements for the baccalaureate degree, majors in Elementary Education are required to complete the core of courses specified below. Elementary Education majors must also complete a minor (varied in credits) offered by any one of the disciplines of the University. Those seeking a double major are exempt from pursing a minor. Elementary Education majors seeking kindergarten endorsement or a secondary certification must complete at least five semester hours of student teaching at that level.
Elementary Education majors must complete 36 hours of essential studies. The following Essential Studies courses require a minimum grade of "C": COMM 110, ENGL 110, ENGL 120 or ENGL 125, GEOG 103, MATH 103, and PSYC 111. Additional requirements include SCNC 101 and SCNC 101L, SCNC 102 and SCNC 102L, and a history course, preferably HIST 103 or HIST 104.
Criteria for Admission, Continuance, and Exiting the Teacher Education Program
Student Learning Outcomes:
- SLO 1: Learner & Learning: Students understand diversity in learning and developmental processes and create supportive and safe learning environments for students to thrive.
- SLO 2: Content: Students understand subject matter deeply and flexibly so they can advance their students’ learning, address misconceptions and apply ideas to everyday life.
- SLO 3: Instructional Practice: Students will plan instruction, utilize effective instructional strategies and technologies, and continuously assess students for mastery and decision-making purposes.
- SLO 4: Professional Responsibility: Students will take responsibility for student learning, collaborative relationships, their own professional growth, and the advancement of the profession.will demonstrate instructional strategies that are developmentally appropriate for diverse learners.
Requirements
A minimum grade of "C" is required for all core/block courses except
EDUC 317 and
GEOG 300.
Core Courses
Block I (Take concurrently)
| EDUC 301 | Strategies In The Elementary School | 3 |
| EDUC 318 | Reading in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDUC 324 | North Dakota Studies | 1 |
| MATH 307 | Math Strategies in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom | 3 |
| SCNC 321 | Science for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
Block II (Take concurrently)
| EDUC 302 | Social Studies Strategies in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDUC 319 | Language Arts in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDUC 325 | Creative Arts in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| HPER 319 | Health and Physical Education In The Elementary School | 2 |
Total Core Credit Hours with Blocks 39 SH
Professional Education Courses
A minimum grade of "B" is required for EDUC 250 & EDUC 298. A minimum grade of "C" is required for all Professional Education Courses except EDUC 401S.
Total Professional Education Courses Credit Hours: 30 SH
Total Professional Education 30 SH
Essential Studies Courses 36 SH
Core Requirements + Blocks 39 SH
Sub-total 110 SH
Minor 18-32 SH
Total Credit Hours: 128-142