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Degree Requirements | Elementary Education (B.S.)

The information below reflects the degree requirements for the current academic year. To view degree requirements from the academic year you began the degree program, please see our list of printable degree requirements.

 

Curriculum in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

General Education Requirements1
Course Name/ #Credit Hours Course Name/# Credit Hours
English Humanities 
ENGL 11573HIST 1001 or 1002, HIST 2501 or 2502 6
ENGL 1158 or 11593 ENGL Literature 3
Mathematics Social Sciences 
MATH 10213 Social Sciences elective 6
MATH 10233Arts 
Science  Arts elective 3
BIOS 1053 or 10833  
BIOS or Physical Science6  
  Total39
Other Requirements
Course Name/ #Credit HoursCourse Name/#Credit Hours
EDCI 34003 EDLS 3100 3
EDHP 23203MATH 1115 or 1125 3
EDSP 36123  
EDUC 10103  
EDUC 21003  
EDUC 22003  
EDUC 22063  
Electives6Total33
Course Requirements for Major
Course Name/ #Credit Hours Course Name/# Credit Hours
EDCI 3140 3 EDCI 4425 3
EDCI 3150 3EDCI 4620 3
EDCI 31523  
EDCI 3160 3 EDUC 3110 3
EDCI 3340 3 EDUC 4000 3
EDCI 3410 3 EDUC 4911 6
EDCI 3440 3EDUC 49129
   Total 48
Total Credit Hours RequiredCredit Hours
 120
  1. Refer to the following sections in the University Catalog for specific courses and university regulations to fulfill General Education Requirements. Catalog sections: General Education Core Requirements and General Education Course Menu.

NOTE:  CHEM 1001 AND URBN 1000 are not acceptable for a degree in Elementary Education.

Non-Coursework
Course Name/ #
Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams
Minimum grade of "C" in all courses
Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework

 

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