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REQUIRED PROGRAM FOR B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-8)


FRESHMAN YEAR
ENG 134 Composition I 3
ENG 136 Composition II 3
HIS 133 The African Diaspora I 3
HIS 134 The African Diaspora II 3
MAT 132 College Algebra 3
MAT 133 Geometry & Trigonometry 3
BIO 130 Biological Science with Lab 3
PSC 133 Physical Science with Lab 3
CMS 230/BCI 230 Intro. to Personal Computers/Basic Computer Concepts 3
SPC 130 /DRM 230/ 231/235 Fundamentals of Speech 3
PHE 111/12 Physical Activity 1
AEP 111/112 Academic Enrichment 1
ORT 111/112 College Orientation 1
Total Hours 33.00

SOPHOMORE YEAR

HUM 230 Fine Arts 3
HUM 233 Introduction to Humanities 3
REL 230 Introduction to Biblical Studies 3
Foreign Language I 3
Foreign Language II 3
SOC 231 Introduction to Social Science 3
PRA 230 PRAX I Seminar 3
MAT Math Elective 3
AEP 211/212 Academic Enrichment 1
EDU 230 Foundations of Education 3
Total Hours 28.00

JUNIOR YEAR

PSY 230 General Psychology 3
EDU 330 Classroom Management 3
PSY 332 Human Growth, Development and Diversity 3
EDU 339 Educational Psychology 3
SPE 331 Psychology of Exceptional Students 3
RDL 330 Early Lit. Instruct: Part 1 3
RDL 331 Early Lit. Instruct: Part 2 3
RDL 333 Teaching the Language Arts 3
RDL 335 Literature in the Schools 3
RDL 337 Developmental Approach to Reading & Literacy 3
RDL 332 Teaching Reading Grades 3-8 3
RDL 338 Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Disabilities 3
EDE 336 Creative Expressions for Teachers 3
EDE 331 Mathematics for Teachers 3
EDE 333 Social Science for Teachers 3
EDE 334 Science for Teachers 3
Total Hours 48.00

SENIOR YEAR

EDU 430 Measurement and Evaluation 3
HLM 335 Physical Education for Children 3
EDU 332 Methods of Middle School Instruction 3
EDU 433 Integrative Teaching Seminar 3
PRA 330 Praxis II Seminar (elective) 3
EDU 323 Educational Technology 2
EDU 460 Internship (Student Teaching) 12
EDU 401 Student Teaching Seminar
Total Hours 29.00

Total Semester Hours for Graduation 138.00

The required program for the following certification areas is described in the respective division.
BUSINESS EDUCATION (The Division of Business)
ENGLISH EDUCATION (The Division of Humanities)
BIOLOGY EDUCATION (The Division of Science and Mathematics)
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (The Division of Science and Mathematics)
SOCAL STUDIES EDUCATION (The Division of Social Science)