Elementary Education
Course work for candidates falls into six categories: general education, introductory courses, core courses, methods courses, student teaching, and academic content area.
Program Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate mastery of content, technological advances, and pedagogical expertise in the content and grade levels in which they teach
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Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students
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Plan and deliver effective instruction, supported by appropriate technological applications, and create an environment that facilitates learning for all students
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Demonstrate high standards for professional conduct
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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 to improve practice and student learning
Requirements
| Introductory Courses | ||
| TEP 207 | Foundations of American Education | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Child Development for Teachers | ||
or PSY 322 | Child Development | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Exceptional Child for Teachers | ||
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 with a psychology content area 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 | Advanced Classroom Management | 3 |
| TEP 318 | Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| Methods Courses 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| 1 | TEP 301 is a prerequisite for all TEP 400 Level courses |
Important Note: TEP 211 is a one credit hour Physical Education methods course. This methods course does not require any field experience hours.
Licensure Requirements for General Education
Elementary education licensure requires specific courses for general education. Students should consult with a TEP advisor for advisement on general education.
Student Teaching
Elementary candidates who have completed all general education requirements; all introductory, core, and methods courses; and all course work for their academic content area (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:
Requirements
| TEP 448 | Elementary and Middle Grades Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| TEP 450 | ECCE: Student Teaching - Elementary and Middle Grade 1 | 9 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| 1 | This course fulfills the ECCE Engagement Experience requirement |
Candidates are required to apply for student teaching. Applications are to be completed 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.