Elementary Education
Grading Policy
Students must receive a C- or better in all School of Education course work and a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Program Learning Outcomes
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Exhibit a deep understanding of subject matter, embrace the latest technological advancements, and showcase advanced pedagogical skills, all while integrating restorative practices and cultural responsiveness into teaching across various content areas and grade levels.
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Create a nurturing and safe learning space that creates a sense of belonging and ensures every student feels valued and respected.
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Design and deliver dynamic instruction, enriched with relevant technology, to foster an engaging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students, while emphasizing cultural responsiveness in every aspect of teaching.
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Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics.
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Partner, collaborate, and engage with families and/or communities to develop relationships and build networks of support for student success.
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Actively advocate for students, families, and schools to support equity and social justice.
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Apply research-driven strategies to improve teaching methods and student learning outcomes, focusing on practices that promote equity in the classroom.
Requirements
| Elementary Education Foundation Requirements 1 | ||
| Elementary education licensure includes specific courses for general education. | ||
Behavioral and Social Sciences (3 courses, 3 hours each) | ||
| Foundations of American Education | ||
Two courses in political science, history, economics, or environmental studies | ||
Humanities (3 courses, 3 hours each) | ||
| Introduction to Music Education | ||
One course visual, creative, or performing arts | ||
One humanities (any) | ||
Math (1 course) | ||
| Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers | ||
Science (3 courses) 2 | ||
One course in physical science | ||
Two courses in life, earth, or space science | ||
| School of Education Core 3 | ||
| EDL 456 | Strategies for Teaching Children with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDL 493 | Cross-Cultural Studies for Multilingual Students and Families | 3 |
| TEP 222 | Child and Adolescent Development for Teachers | 3 |
| TEP 224 | Exceptional Child for Teachers | 3 |
| TEP 227 | Educational Psychology for Teachers | 3 |
| TEP 301 | Induction into Teacher Education | 1 |
| TEP 305 | Technology For Teaching | 3 |
| TEP 315 | Classroom Community and Belonging | 3 |
| TEP 318 | Curriculum Theory and Development | 3 |
| TEP 375 | Cultural Studies and Identity in Education | 3 |
| TEP 448 | Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| TEP 450 | ECCE: Student Teaching | 9 |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
| Elementary Education Core | ||
| TEP 211/EXR 233 | Wellness for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| TEP 321 | Assessment with Early Childhood and Elementary Students | 3 |
| TEP 422 | Early Childhood and Elementary Literacy and Writing Methods | 3 |
| TEP 423 | Methods of Elementary Reading and Language Arts | 3 |
| TEP 424 | Early Childhood and Elementary Math Methods | 3 |
| TEP 425 | Methods of Elementary Social Studies and Humanities | 3 |
| TEP 426 | Methods of Elementary Science | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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Equivalent course work may be accepted upon approval by the student's advisor and an approved Student Petition.
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One course must include a lab.
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TEP 301 is a prerequisite for all TEP 400 Level courses.