 Program Description
The Elementary Education [ELE] program has revised its Program to Study to:
1) streamline the required hours for the major
2) strengthen the mathmatics content of its candidates for the classroom and certification purposes
3) reflect the amended NCDPI requirememts and the University’s goal to identify the program’s foundational, breath, and depth courses. The revision also includes five Breath Areas [Literacy, Special Education, Forms of Alternative Communication, STEM/STEAM, and Urban Studies].
Student Learning Outcomes
The elementary teacher education candidate will:
- Demonstrate leadership in the classroom, school and the profession by meeting the needs of individual students, demonstrating high ethical standards, and promoting professional growth.
- Exhibit sensitivity toward diversity in parents, schools, communities and in the world by accommodating individual differences among learners and advocating for the social justice of all students.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant content taught and the interconnectedness of disciplines.
- Facilitate learning by using a variety of instructional methods, integrating technology in instruction, and using critical-thinking and problem solving skills.
- Reflect on own practices by analyzing and assessing instruction, student learning and progress.
- Utilize clear and effective Standard English when speaking and writing.
Major Requirements
The program provides a carefully planned sequence of classroom and field experiences that will result in the development of competent teachers for grades K-6. The curriculum is organized to include the general education core curriculum, professional studies, specialty area courses and a second course of study in one of the following areas: English as a Second Language, Math/Science/Technology, and Special Education. The course sequence for these areas is denoted in the program paradigms by the use of the term “second course of study.” Students are required to complete a minimum of 121 units. Elementary education majors should complete the general education curriculum and obtain admission into Teacher Education during the first two years of enrollment.
Program Summary
Total Number of Semester Hours………………………………….. 120-123 semester hours
General Education Requirements…………………………………… 45 semester hours
15 semester hours of Second Course of Study
Elementary Education Professional Core…………………………60 semester hours
BS in Elementary Education
Foundation Courses
Breadth Courses
Depth Courses
Specialized Admission Requirements for the Major
Requirements for Pre-Majors:
Advisor’s Tools for Elementary Education Pre-Majors
- Sample Program of Study
- Elementary Concentration
Sample Program of Study
The following courses are recommended for the completion of the required program of study in eight semesters.
Freshman:
Sophomore:
Elementary Education Second Course of Study (SCS)
All Elementary Education majors must choose one second course of study and complete 18 semester hours within their chosen area. Students must choose one of the following areas: English as a Second Language or Math/Science/Technology, or Special Education.
General Admission Requirements for the Major
- Be admitted to the Elementary Education Program by the end of the sophomore year. Make formal application for admission to the program during the second semester of the sophomore year.
- Pass Praxis Core, an essay test, and an interview conducted by departmental faculty members.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and at least a grade of C in all basic academic courses (English and Mathematics) to qualify for admission to the Elementary Teacher Education Program and student teaching.
- Sign a Disposition Statement.
- Present the approved program health form completed and signed by a private physician.
- Present acceptable ratings on personal and professional characteristics as determined by the character reference form and from interviews in the specific department.
- Complete admission to teacher education as it is a prerequisite for Methods Block courses, all other 4000 level courses and any other courses listed in the catalog.
Progression Requirements
Candidates must maintain a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5 and at least a grade of C in all major academic courses.
All 4000 level education courses require admission into Teacher Education and completion of the requirements listed in admissions requirements. All 4000 level courses must be approved by an Elementary Education Program Advisor.
Elementary Education majors will complete a minimum of 16-24 hours of professional development activities, 40-60 hours of field experience prior to the Elementary Education Pre-clinical Practicum, 60-90 hours of the Elementary Education Pre-clinical Practicum and Student Teaching.
Candidates must take the North Carolina Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum test during student teaching. Taking North Carolina Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum testis required for graduation. Passing the North Carolina Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum testis required for North Carolina teaching licensure.
Elementary Education majors are required to complete a Senior Project Portfolio as a requirement of graduation and recommendation for certification. The following are directives for the Senior Project Portfolio submission.
- Complete and electronically store evidences/artifacts from the emerging and developing course assignments.
- Take the Methods Block courses for the Elementary Education Pre-clinical Practicum during the fall semester of the senior year. Complete evidences for the Senior Project Portfolio.
- The Elementary Education Pre-clinical Practicum is completed the semester before the Student Teaching clinical experience. The Pre-clinical semester and the student teaching semesters are required to be completed consecutively.
- Complete two Elementary North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards’ Evidences in the Methods Block courses.
- Complete two Elementary North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards’ Evidences during the Student Teaching Experience.
- Complete EDU 4333 - Student Teaching Seminar assignments for the Senior Project Portfolio.
- Electronically submit the Elementary Education Senior Project Portfolio in the appropriate assessment system.
Second Course of Study Requirements
All students must choose a second course of study (18 hours) from the following: English as a Second Language, Math/Science/Technology, or Special Education. See list of course requirements above.
Major Courses
EDU 2334 - Education, Culture, and Society
SPE 3300 - Exceptional Children in the General Education Classroom
MUS 3211 - Music Activities in Elementary Schools (non-majors)
RED 3309 - Teaching Reading in Elementary School K-2
EDU 3322 - Parent, School Community Relations or EDU 2322 - Promoting Social Justice through Education
ELE 3311 - Human Growth and Development
RED 3310 - Teaching Reading in Elementary School 3-6
HED 3201 - Health Education for Elementary and Physical Education Teachers
PED 3204 - Elementary Physical Education
EDU 3315 - Curriculum, Instructional Planning, Assessment
EDU 3338 - Psychological Foundations of Education
EDU 4333 - Student Teaching Seminar
EDU 4339 - Integrating Media and Technology in P-12 Settings
EDU 4981 - Observation, Student Teaching, and Practicum
ELE 4334 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Language Arts
ELE 4335 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Mathematics
ELE 4336 - Classroom Management and Preclinical
ELE 4338 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Social Studies
ELE 4341 - Methods & Assessment of Teaching Science
RED 4312 - Reading, Assessment, and Remediation
Course Notes
The following are pre-requisites for the Elementary Education Program.
- RED 3309 - Teaching Reading in Elementary School K-2 and RED 3310 - Teaching Reading in Elementary School 3-6 are prerequisites for RED 4312 - Reading, Assessment, and Remediation .
- EDU 3315 - Curriculum, Instructional Planning, Assessment must be taken before RED 3309 - Teaching Reading in Elementary School K-2 , RED 3310 - Teaching Reading in Elementary School 3-6 , and any 4000 level courses.
- Admission to the program is a pre-requisite for taking all 4000 level courses.
- Application and approval are pre-requisites for the pre-clinical practicum and the student teaching clinical experience.
- Students must be in the pre-clinical practicum to take ELE 4335 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Mathematics , ELE 4336 - Classroom Management and Preclinical , ELE 4334 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Language Arts , and RED 4312 - Reading, Assessment, and Remediation .
- Candidates must complete all courses in the Elementary Education Program of Study and the second course of study before enrolling in EDU 4981 - Observation, Student Teaching, and Practicum and EDU 4333 - Student Teaching Seminar .
The following courses can only be taken after admission to Teacher Education:
ELE 4341 - Methods & Assessment of Teaching Science
EDU 3338 - Psychological Foundations of Education
EDU 4339 - Integrating Media and Technology in P-12 Settings
ELE 4335 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Mathematics
ELE 4334 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Language Arts
ELE 4338 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Social Studies
RED 4312 - Reading, Assessment, and Remediation
ELE 4336 - Classroom Management and Preclinical
EDU 4981 - Observation, Student Teaching, and Practicum
EDU 4333 - Student Teaching Seminar
PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR LICENSURE ONLY
The courses listed below are required for the Elementary Education K-6 Certification recommendation.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
CMS 2341 - Fundamentals of Speech (3)
MAT 1325 - Principles of Math I
MAT 1326 - Principles of Math II (3)
SEQUENCE OF COURSES
EDU 2334 - Education, Culture, and Society
ELE 3311 - Human Growth and Development (3)
PED 3204 - Elementary Physical Education (2) or HED 3201 - Health Education for Elementary and Physical Education Teachers (2)/ MUS 3211 - Music Activities in Elementary Schools (non-majors) (2)
SPE 3300 - Exceptional Children in the General Education Classroom (3)
EDU 2322 - Promoting Social Justice through Education (3)/ EDU 3322 - Parent, School Community Relations (3)
EDU 3315 - Curriculum, Instructional Planning, Assessment (3)
RED 3309 - Teaching Reading in Elementary School K-2 (3)
RED 3310 - Teaching Reading in Elementary School 3-6 (3)
EDU 4339 - Integrating Media and Technology in P-12 Settings (3)
EDU 3338 - Psychological Foundations of Education (3)
ELE 4341 - Methods & Assessment of Teaching Science (3)
ELE 4335 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Mathematics (3)
ELE 4334 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Language Arts (3)
ELE 4338 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Social Studies (3)
RED 4312 - Reading, Assessment, and Remediation (3)
ELE 4336 - Classroom Management and Preclinical (3)
EDU 4981 - Observation, Student Teaching, and Practicum (9) or EDU 4991 - Cooperative Education Field Experience: Alternating Plan (9)
EDU 4333 - Student Teaching Seminar (3)
Minor Program in Elementary Education
The program of study for the elementary education minor consists of a minimum of 19 semester hours. This program does not qualify the student for initial teacher licensure in North Carolina. Hours completed, however, may be used to satisfy requirements in another approved program. Consult your advisor or the Chair of the Department of Education.
Required Courses for the Minor (14 hrs. total)
EDU 2334 - Education, Culture, and Society ……………………….. 3 hours
SPE 3300 - Exceptional Children in the General Education Classroom …………. 3 hours
RED 3309 - Teaching Reading in Elementary School K-2 …………….. 3 hours
RED 3310 - Teaching Reading in Elementary School 3-6 …………….. 3 hours
ELE 3311 - Human Growth and Development ………….…………………….3 hours
EDU 3315 - Curriculum, Instructional Planning, Assessment ….. 3 hours
Electives for the Minor
(Select one or more courses from the remaining list to complete the required hours.)
HED 3201 - Health Education for Elementary and Physical Education Teachers or
PED 3204 - Elementary Physical Education ………………………. 2 hours
MUS 3211 - Music Activities in Elementary Schools (non-majors)
EDU 2322 - Promoting Social Justice through Education or EDU 3322 - Parent, School Community Relations ………… 3 hours
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