The following curriculum is designed to satisfy the basic lower division requirements for elementary education majors at senior institutions. Students are encouraged to complete their Associate in Arts degree with an emphasis in Elementary Education prior to transfer. If you have chosen a transfer institution, consult them to make course selections. Students should consult with their transfer institution as early as possible in their program to determine the course choices preferred by that institution. Students enrolling in this curriculum are urged to meet with an academic advisor each semester to review course selections and transfer plans. A non-western culture class is required by most institutions.
Outcomes
Examine the roles and the importance of including students with disabilities, as appropriate, and all team members in planning individualized education programs (i.e, IEP, IFSP, Section 504 plan) for students with disabilities.
Observe educators working with students in the Pk-12 classroom environment.
Reflect on the classroom techniques and strategies used by local educators.
Evaluate best practices and research-based materials against benchmarks within the disciplines.
Research the tools and knowledge related to latest findings (e.g., research, practice, methodologies) and technologies in the disciplines.
Examine how teaching and student learning is influenced by development (physical, social and emotional, cognitive, linguistic), past experiences, talents, prior knowledge, economic circumstances and diversity within the community.
Program Requirements
Student Success
| ORIN 1541 | Foundations for Student Success | 1 Credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Major courses
| EDUC 1713 | Intro to Public Education | 3 Credits |
| EDUC 1833 | The Exceptional Learner/Child | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1613 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 3 Credits |
Choose one
| ECED 1513 | Child Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| EDUC 2613 | Educational Psychology | 3 Credits |
| PSYC 2553 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Communications
Life Sciences and Physical Sciences
| Life Science Course | 3-4 Credits |
| Physical Science Course | 3-4 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7-8 |
Mathematics
| MATH 1623 | Math for Elementary Teachers II | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Humanities
| Humanities Courses | 9 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
View Humanities course options. Choose three courses, with at least one literature course from the general category and at least one from the fine arts or interdisciplinary categories.
Social and behavioral science
Choose two
| HIST 2513 | History of the U.S. to 1877 | 3 Credits |
| HIST 2523 | History of the U.S. 1877 to Present | 3 Credits |
| PLSC 1513 | American Government | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Electives
| Electives | 10-11 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10-11 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Suggested Course Sequence
0-15 credit hours
16-30 credit hours
| EDUC 1833 | The Exceptional Learner/Child | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 1623 | English II | 3 Credits |
| PSYC 1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Life Science or Physical Science Course | 3-4 Credits |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 Credits |
31-45 credit hours
| MATH 1613 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 3 Credits |
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| EDUC 2613 | Educational Psychology | 3 Credits |
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| ECED 1513 | Child Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
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| PSYC 2553 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 Credits |
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| Life Science or Physical Science Course | 3-4 Credits |
| Humanities Course | 3 Credits |
| Elective | 3 Credits |
46-60+ credit hours
| EDUC 1763 | Technology in Education | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1623 | Math for Elementary Teachers II | 3 Credits |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 Credits |
| Humanities Course | 3 Credits |
| Elective | 3 Credits |
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