| Department: | Teacher Education / College of Education and Human Performance |
| Hours Required: | 120 |
| Categories: | Major, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | Hybrid, On-Campus, Online |
The focus in elementary education leads to a single licensure certification in elementary education. The coursework included in the Elementary Education Program presents core knowledge of the profession, combining pedagogical and theoretical content with an observational assessment. Students demonstrate a basic understanding of the teaching profession and child development, incorporating that knowledge and understanding in various clinical experiences. Evidence and implementation of developmentally appropriate practices are included in all areas of the students’ learning. The program emphasizes the uniqueness of each child, recognizing that children are best understood in the context of family, culture, society, and environment.
Learning Goals
- Our graduates demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through various mediums.
- Our graduates demonstrate an understanding of the various cultures and backgrounds of students in the classroom.
- Our graduates can think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
- Our graduates utilize instructional technology effectively.
- Our graduates display mastery of content knowledge, pedagogy, and professional skills.
The BSE is a licensure pathway for future teachers that is grounded in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teachers in 21st-century schools as their roles change to fit the needs of students and society.
To obtain a BSE with a major in Elementary Education, the candidate must earn at least a grade point average of 3.00 on all University credits (120 hours), complete the required curriculum (major courses with a C or higher), be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program unconditionally, complete the Elementary Education Content Knowledge Praxis II, Foundations of Reading exam, and pedagogy assessment.
University Requirement (2 Hours)
- GSTD 1002 – Freshman Seminar
General Education (35 Hours)
Click here to see the General Education Curriculum
Professional Requirements (27 Hours)
- EDUC 2023 – K-12 Education Technology
- ENGL 4013 – Second Language Acquisition *
- ENGL 4033 – TESOL Methods and Materials *
- GEOG 2003 – Introduction to Geography
- HIST 4083 – History of Arkansas
- MAED 2053 – Math for Teachers I
- MAED 2063 – Math for Teachers II
- SPED 4073 – Introduction to Special Education **
- TEDU 2003 – Introduction to Education
Teacher Education Requirements (42 Hours)
- E ED 4173 – Teaching Literacy I
- E ED 4273 – Teaching Literacy II
- E ED 4373 – Assessment-Driven Literacy Instruction
- MAED 4373 – Assessment-Driven Math Instruction
- SPED 4003 – Special Education 101 **
- SPED 4043 – Inclusive Education **
- SPED 4063 – Designing Assessments for General and Special Populations **
- TEDU 3013 – Creating Environments for Learning
- TEDU 3243 – STEM Content for Teachers
- TEDU 4093 – Collaborative Practice
- TEDU 4103 – Holistic Pedagogy
- TEDU 4343 – Assessment-Driven STEM Instruction
- TEDU 4363 – Social Studies for Teachers
Education Elective (3 Hours)
Residency Requirements (14 Hours)
- TEDU 4001 – Professional Learning I
- TEDU 4006 – Residency I
- TEDU 4011 – Professional Learning II
- TEDU 4016 – Residency II
Total Hours – 120
Notes:
- *ENGL 4013 and ENGL 4033 will provide candidates with the opportunity to test and add an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement.
- **SPED 4003, SPED 4043, SPED 4063, and SPED 4073 will provide candidates the ability to test and add a Special Education Resource endorsement.
