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Dec 04, 2024
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2018-2019 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
Curriculum 0280 Requirements (The Arts specialization)
Curriculum 0281 Requirements (English Language Arts specialization)
Curriculum 0282 Requirements (Modern Languages and Cultures specialization)
Curriculum 0283 Requirements (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) specialization)
Curriculum 0284 Requirements (Social Studies specialization)
Curriculum 0285 Requirements (Interdisciplinary specialization)
Curriculum 0286 Requirements (No Concentration)
Teacher Education Unit
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General Education Requirements 33-34 Credits
- Up to 14 credits of prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy GE and will count as elective credit.
- Students must complete a two-semester, beginning-level sequence or demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English or in American Sign Language. The second semester language also satisfies the GE foreign language requirement (0-6 cr.)
- General Education courses will not count toward Generalist Content.
Major Departmental Requirements 50 Credits
Cognate Requirements 10 Credits
Generalist Content: (minimum 15 cr. including 9 upper level credits)
Teacher candidates must take one option from each of the following categories to address the content knowledge needs of a childhood education teacher. A minimum of 9 credits (3 of the 5 core categories) must be satisfied at the 300 or 400 level. Courses must be in addition to courses used to fulfill General Education.
English Language Arts:
Select one of the following
Mathematics:
Select one of the following courses:
The Arts:
Select one of the following
Note:
*One of these courses is required for candidates with an Arts Specialization with a Focus in Music.
Social Studies:
Select one of the following
Science:
Select one of the following
Specialization Content: (minimum 15 cr. including 9 upper level credits)
Each teacher candidate must take a minimum 15 credits (including 9 credits at the 300 or 400 level) from one of the following Specialization Content areas AND satisfy the Generalist Content requirements.
The Arts Specialization (Curr. 0280): (minimum 15 cr.)
For Music Focus:
26-35 credits depending on candidate proficiencies for MUS 120 or MUS 283 or both, GE Courses, and Generalist Course selection.
Music Fundamentals: (3 cr.)
Select one:
Music Theory and Applications: (12 cr.)
Music History: (6 cr.)
Select two of the following:
Music Performance: (5 cr.)
Note:
All students enrolled in private instrumental or vocal instruction are required to:
- Participate in a performing ensemble, selected in consultation with music faculty;
- Attend three to four performance classes each semester. Schedule will be announced at the begining of each semester;
- Present a solo performance each semester (performance class, studio class, or public event);
- Attend five musical performances presented or sponsored by the Music Department (a calendar of recitals/concerts will be available during the first week of each semester.
For Studio Art Focus:
21-27 credits depending on GE courses and Core Course selection.
Required Courses: (15 cr.)
Select a minimum of 1 course: (3 cr.)
English Language Arts Specialization (Curr. 0281): (15 cr.)
Candidates must take 5 courses (or a minimum of 15 credits) with a minimum of 9 credits at the 300 level or higher.
Note:
Other courses by advisement
Modern Languages and Cultures Specialization (Curr. 0282): (minimum 15 cr.)
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Specialization (Curr. 0283): (minimum 15 cr.)
Teacher candidates can select courses across disciplines. Candidates must take 5 courses (or a minimum of 15 credits). A minimum of 9 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Note:
*These courses fulfill the Upper Level Requirement.
Social Studies Specialization (Curr. 0284):
Teacher candidates can select courses across disciplines. Candidates must take 5 courses (or a minimum of 15 credits). A minimum of 9 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Interdisciplinary Specialization (Curr. 0285):
Candidates must take a course in each of the 5 core areas (English Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, The Arts) for a minimum of 15 credits. A minimum of 9 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level.
English Language Arts:
choose one course
Mathematics:
choose one course
Note:
*These courses fulfill the Upper Level Requirement.
The Arts:
choose one course
Social Studies:
choose one course
Science:
choose one course
Electives 0 Credits
Certain major/cognate courses may also satisfy GE requirements thus increase elective credits accordingly.
Total Credits minimum 120
Additional Degree Requirements
- Students must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA to become an Education Major. Education majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 will be reviewed by the Teacher Education Unit Academic Progress Committee for possible dismissal from the major.
- Minimum grade of C in all required education courses.
- Minimum grade of C in all cognate and concentration courses.
- A two-semester, beginning-level sequence or demonstrate proficiency in in a language other than English or in American Sign Language.
- Successfully conduct themselves professionally at all times.
- Demonstrate professional ethical behaviors.
- A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements 50 Credits).
- Completion of all college-wide degree requirements (Undergraduate Degree Requirements , General Education Program ).
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