Elementary Education Major Requirements

Note: The grade point average of the coursework comprising the major must be no less than 3.00 with no course grade below B- (2.70). A maximum of one course may be taken at another institution or through an approved study abroad program, with departmental approval

13 units, including:

• EDUC-217 Foundations of Education

• EDUC-218 Diverse Learners

• EDUC-307 Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Science

• EDUC-308 Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Social Studies

• EDUC-310 Concepts and Methods in Elementary Math

• EDUC-311 Assessment and Differentiation in Elementary Math

• EDUC-324 Reading Foundations for Early Literacy Instruction

• EDUC-326 Assessment, Intervention, and Literacy Strategies for Elementary Readers

• EDUC-356 Elementary Classroom and Behavior Management

• EDUC-475 Teaching Internship

• EDUC-485 Capstone Seminar

Teacher Education Minors Requirements

Teacher Education minors are designed for students who wish to pursue preparation in teaching, and consists of two different areas. The level and subject of teaching endorsement students seek define these areas. Please note that students completing a teacher education minor are NOT automatically eligible for a teaching license. Students who wish to be licensed must be formally admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program and successfully complete the teaching internship and capstone seminar.

Note: The grade point average of the coursework comprising the minor must be no less than 3.00 with no course grade below B- (2.70). A maximum of one course may be taken at another institution or through an approved study abroad program, with departmental approval.

TEACHER EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY (PREK-6)

Nine units, including:

• EDUC-217 Foundations of Education

• EDUC-218 Diverse Learners and Human Development

• EDUC-307 Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Science

• EDUC-308 Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Social Studies

• EDUC-310 Concepts and Methods in Elementary Math

• EDUC-311 Assessment and Differentiation in Elementary Math

• EDUC-324 Reading Foundations for Early Literacy Instruction

• EDUC-326 Assessment, Intervention, and Literacy Strategies for Elementary Readers

• EDUC-356 Elementary Classroom and Behavior Management

TEACHER EDUCATION: SECONDARY (6-12)

Seven units, including:

• EDUC-217 Foundations of Education

• EDUC-218 Diverse Learners and Human Development

• EDUC-338 Technology-Enhanced 21st Century Teaching and Learning

• EDUC-342 Teaching and Learning in 6-12 Classrooms

• EDUC-343 Assessment and Evaluation in Education

• EDUC-350 Content Area Literacy

• EDUC-357 Secondary Classroom and Behavior Management

TEACHER EDUCATION: COMPREHENSIVE (PREK-12)

Seven units, including:

• EDUC-217 Foundations of Education

• EDUC-218 Diverse Learners and Human Development

• EDUC-338 Technology-Enhanced 21st Century Teaching and Learning

• EDUC-342 Teaching and Learning in 6-12 Classrooms

• EDUC-343 Assessment and Evaluation in Education

• EDUC-350 Content Area Literacy

• EDUC-357 Secondary Classroom and Behavior Management

Education and Society Minor Requirements

The Education and Society minor seeks to examine the institution of education and its role in society. It is designed specifically for students concerned with the interpretation, evaluation and reform of the American system of public education. The minor encourages students to reflect on questions of central importance in education such as:

• What is the purpose of education?

• How has the history of the system of public education in the United States contributed to its present state?

• Does our current system of education provide equitable opportunities for all?

The Education and Society minor is NOT designed to prepare teachers or other school personnel and does NOT lead to certification.

EDUCATION AND SOCIETY

Note: The grade point average of the coursework comprising the minor must be no less than 2.00 with no course grade below C (2.0). A maximum of one course may be taken at another institution or through an approved study abroad program, with departmental approval.

Five units, including:

• EDSO 220 Education in America

• Three electives chosen from the following list. At least two of these selections must be courses where community-based learning pedagogy for exploring current conditions and issues in education is a significant component. Courses using such pedagogy are indicated with a *.

  • EDSO 333 Alternate Approaches to K-12 Education*

  • EDSO 337 Education and Public Policy*

  • EDSO 340 Gender and Education*

  • EDSO 341 Leadership in Education*

  • EDSO 345 Urban Education*

  • EDSO 346 Philosophy of Education

  • EDSO 347 Improving America's Schools*

  • EDSO 376 Social Justice in Education

  • EDSO 398 Special Topics

  • LDST-384 Education and Equity

• EDSO 440 Research in Education & Society