Elementary Education Major, B.S.

Required:

All professional education, general education courses for teachers, major, endorsement, and supporting courses require a grade of “C” or better for teacher licensure and graduation.

Effective 2012, all teacher education programs require passing scores on the appropriate Illinois Assessment of Professional Teaching (APT) test prior to completion of graduation requirements and licensure.

• EDUC 150 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
• EDUC 214 - Early Adolescent Development
• EDUC 249 - Educational and Developmental Psychology
• EDUC 269 - Children’s Literature
• EDUC 295 - Instructional Technology
• EDUC 300 - Applied Arts for Teachers
• EDUC 325 - Classroom Management
• EDUC 340 - Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary and Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies
• EDUC 342 - Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary and Middle School Reading
• EDUC 349 - Language Development
• EDUC 350 - Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary and Middle School Math and Science
• EDUC 367 - Methods and Materials in Physical Education for the Elementary School
• EDUC 376 - Teaching Diverse Populations in the Regular Classroom
• EDUC 456 - Management and Professional Practices in Education
• EDUC 484 - Supervised Student Teaching in the Elementary School

Required Supporting Courses:

• HIST 231 - American Civilization I

Recommended:

It is recommended that Elementary Education majors take PHED 241 - First Aid and Emergency Care . It is also recommended that additional electives be taken to fulfill middle-school endorsements and/or concentrations for lower grades.

Typical Program of Courses for a Student Majoring in Elementary Education