Program Requirements
Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education K-6. Candidates must register for and complete EDU 102 E-folio and EDU 203 Instructional Technology as initial courses in the program. These courses are pre-requisites for all other education courses. In EDU 203, candidates will learn more about the importance and usefulness of E-folio and will also learn to use a variety of technology applications designed to enhance teaching and learning. The grade of C- is the minimum grade accepted for all College of Education core courses (ECE, EDU, RDG, and EPY).
Parallel Curriculum
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies, Elementary Education K-6 is the same as for the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, K-6, EXCEPT that no clinical courses are included. See notes below.
General Education Requirements (48 credits)
| CTA 206 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| | OR | |
| FYE 101 | First Year Experience Seminar | 3 |
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| MAT 201 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
| MAT 202 | Mathematics for Teachers II | 3 |
| MAT 304 | Mathematics for Teachers III | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| SCI 232 | Life and Environmental Science (with Lab) | |
| SCI 305 | Earth and Space Science (with Lab) | 4 |
| SCI 307 | Physical Science (with Lab) | 4 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIS 300 | World and Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIS 320 | Global Civilizations | 3 |
| HIS 316 | American History | 3 |
| POL 300 | American Politics | 3 |
Fine Arts Requirements (6 credits)
Select 2 courses from:
Behavioral Science Core (6 credits)
Education Core (48 credits)
| EDU 102 | E-Folio | 0 |
| EDU 203 | Instructional Technology | 3 |
| ECE 214 | Creating Environments for Learning | 3 |
| EDU 304 | Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| EDU 310 | Applied Behavior Analysis and Classroom Culture | 3 |
| EDU 311 | Assistive Technology | 3 |
| EDU 204 | Leadership and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDU 314 | Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education | 3 |
| EDU 315 | Learner Development and Numeracy | 3 |
| EPY 201 | Development and Implementation of IEPs | 3 |
| EPY 402 | Learning Differences and Assessment of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| RDG 203 | Learner Development and Early Literacy | 3 |
| RDG 308 | Diagnosis and Correction of Learning Differences in Reading | 3 |
| EDU 402 | Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Language Arts/Reading | 3 |
| EDU 403 | Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Social Studies | 3 |
| EDU 404 | Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Science | 3 |
| EDU 405 | Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Math | 3 |
Electives: To meet the requirement of 120 credits, as approved by the Program Chair, Assistant Chair, or Academic Advisor.