Elementary Education
Course work for TEP candidates falls into six categories: general education, introductory courses, core courses, methods courses, student teaching, and concurrent academic content major area.
Introductory Courses
| TEP 207 | Foundations of American Education | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Child Development for Teachers 1 | ||
or PSY 322 | Child Development | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Exceptional Child for Teachers 1 | ||
or PSY 324 | Exceptional Child | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Educational Psychology for Teachers 1 | ||
or PSY 327 | Educational Psychology | |
| Total Hours | 12-15 | |
| 1 | Candidates majoring in psychology should consult with the TEP advisor and the psychology advisor concerning appropriate psychology course work. |
Core Courses
| TEP 305 | Technology For Teaching | 3 |
| TEP 315 | Managing the Diverse Classroom | 3 |
| TEP 318 | Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Methods Courses
| TEP 211 | Wellness for Elementary Teachers | 1 |
| TEP 423 | Methods of Elementary Reading and Language Arts | 3 |
| TEP 424 | Methods of Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
| TEP 425 | Methods of Elementary Social Studies and Humanities | 3 |
| TEP 426 | Methods of Elementary Science | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
Important Note: TEP 211 is a one credit hour Physical Education methods course. This methods course does not require any field experience hours.
Student Teaching
Elementary candidates who have completed all general education requirements; all introductory, core, and methods courses; and all course work for their concurrent academic content major (area of concentration for non-degree seeking licensure candidates), and all other requirements will be eligible to complete student teaching. For elementary candidates, the student teaching semester includes two courses:
| TEP 448 | Elementary and Middle Grades Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| TEP 450 | ECCE: Student Teaching - Elementary and Middle Grade 2 | 9 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| 2 | This course fulfills the ECCE Engagement Experience requirement. |
Candidates are required to apply for student teaching. Applications are to be completed with the TEP advisor within the prescribed time frame. Candidates must complete a state and federal background check as directed by the host district prior to the start of student teaching.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All TEP candidates should consult with their concurrent academic content major advisor to confirm any additional ECCE requirements.