Elementary Education, P-5/IECE Teacher Birth - 5th grade certification, B.S. or B.A.

Program Overview

This program prepares students to teach in grades P-5 with a focus on content emphasis in English, Math, Fine Arts, Science, and Social Studies. It includes 24 hours of professional education courses, 44 hours of content emphasis courses, and 24 hours of IECE professional education courses. The program provides a strong foundation in teaching methods, content knowledge, and assessment strategies.

Program Outline

Outline:

• P-5 Professional Education Courses: 24 Hours
• Foundation Courses:
6 Hours
• ED 199 - Entry to Teacher Preparation
• ED 220 - Introduction to Teaching
• ED 299 - Admission to Educator Preparation Program (CAP 2)
• Pedagogy Courses:
18 Hours
• ED 331 - Social Studies Methodology
• ED 341 - Math Methodology
• ED 343 - Science Methodology
• ED 351 - Reading Methodology
• ED 361 - Language Arts Methodology
• ED 390 - Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• P-5 Content Emphasis Content Courses: 44 Hours
• English:
6 Hours
• ENG 361 - Linguistics: Modern English Grammar
• ED 371 - P-5 Children's Literature
• Math:
9 Hours
• MTH 111 - College Algebra
• MTH 201 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
• MTH 202 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
• Fine Arts:
3 Hours
• IEC 382 - Arts and Humanities Methodology
• Science:
14 Hours
• Biology:
4 Hours
• BIO 110 - Biology
• BIO 104 - Biology Laboratory for Teachers
• Chemistry:
4 Hours
• CHE 100 - Introduction to Chemistry
• CHE 103 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
• Geology:
3 Hours
• GEO 105 - Introductory Earth Science
• Physics:
3 Hours
• PHY 131 - Conceptual Physics
• Social Studies:
12 Hours
• GEG 315 - World Geography
• HST 110 - United States to 1877
• POL 110 - American Government
• HST 120 - United States Since 1877
• Choose one course from this list:
• HST 231 - World Civilization to 1650
• HST 242 - World Civilization Since 1650
• IECE Professional Education Courses: 24 Hours
• Foundation Courses:
3 Hours
• IEC 301 - The IECE Profession
• Pedagogy Courses:
21 Hours
• IEC 381 - Language and Literacy Methodology
• IEC 383 - Math, Science, and Social Studies Methodology
• IEC 384 - Interactive and Assistive Technology
• IEC 416 - Special Education Procedures and Strategies in IECE
• IEC 440 - Positive Behavior Supports