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Undergraduate Studies
Bachelor of Science in Education:
Elementary Education
The elementary education program prepares students to teach in grades
one through six.
General Education Requirements:
English and Communication (9 hours)
English 1100(10), Freshman Composition
English 3100(210), Advanced Expository Writing
*Communication 1040(40), Introduction
to Public Speaking
Mathematics (6 hours)
Math 1150(50), Structure of Mathematical Systems I
Mathematics 2510(151), Structure of Mathematical Systems
II
Biological Science: includes lab (5 hours)
*General Biology 1012/1013(001/Lab 003)
Physical Science: includes lab (4 hours)
Humanities (8 hours)
Three courses from two of the following fields: art, music, philosophy,
and literature.
Social Science (18 hours)
Psych 1003(3), General Psychology
Pol Sci 1100(11), Introduction to American Politics,
or equivalent
And one of the following history courses:
His 1001(3), American Civilization
His 1002(4), American Civilization
Pol Sci 1850(85), Global Ecology
Soc 1010(10), Introduction to Sociology,
or
Any anthropology course.
Econ 3052(306), Microeconomics for the School Curriculum
Program Requirements
Level I: Exploring Education as a Profession
Tch Ed 2210(210), Introduction to Teaching
Tch Ed 2211(211), Introduction to American Schools
Tch Ed 2212(212), Introduction to Learners and Learning
Level II:
Tch Ed 3310(310), Introduction to Instructional Methods
Tch Ed 3312(312), Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Tch Ed 3313(313), Introduction to Learners with Disabilities and
Inclusive Education
Tch Ed 3315(315), Literacy Learning and Instruction
Level III: Synthesizing Theory and Practice in Education
3330(330), Children’s Literature and Reading
3336(336), Teaching Language Arts and Reading N-9
Must take the following three courses during the same semester as Professional
Internship (Ele Ed 3289/289).
4246(246), Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
4253(253), Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
4341(341), Teaching of Science in the Elementary School
3289(289), Elementary Education Professional Internship
*3291(291), Elementary School Student Teaching
Attention education majors: Professional education courses must be completed
with a grade point average of 2.5 and no grade lower than a C-.
Total: minimum of 120 hours.
Middle School/Junior High (5-9)
General education requirements are the same as for elementary education,
except that Psychology 211, Adolescent Psychology, is taken in lieu of
Psychology 2270(270), Child Psychology.
Related Area Requirements
Phy Ed 3430(130), Elements of Health Education
Phy Ed 3465(165), Physical Education Activities for the Elementary
School
Ele Ed 2177(177), Elementary School Music
Ele Ed 2179(179), (Art 139), Art Activities for Elementary School
Program Requirements
Tch Ed 2211(211), Introduction American Schools
Ed Psy 3312((312), Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Tch Ed 2213(313), Instruction to Learners with Disabilities and
Inclusive Education and these
Elementary Education (Ele Ed) courses:
4246(246), Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
4253(253), Teaching of Social Studies in the Elementary School
*3290(290), Elementary School Student Teaching I
*3291(291), Elementary School Student Teaching II
3330(330), Children’s Literature and Reading
3336(336), Teaching Language Arts and Reading, N-9
4341(341), Teaching of Science in the Elementary School
385, Teaching Reading in the Elementary School
3389(389), The Analysis and Correction of Reading Problems in the
Classroom
*Note Ele Ed 3290(290) and Ele Ed 3291(291) must
be taken during the same semester.
Attention education majors: Professional education courses must
be completed with a grade point average of 2.5 and no grade lower than
a C (2.0). A C- grade is not acceptable.
Postdegree certification students may take Ed Fnd 4330(330), History
of American Education, or Ed Fnd 6421(421), Philosophy of Education, in
lieu of Tch Ed 2211(211).
Changes in teacher certification requirements in this area are upcoming.
To obtain the latest information on requirement changes or to find out
whether the new requirements will apply to you, contact the office of
undergraduate teacher education, 155 Marillac Hall.
Total: 120 hours
Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education (Middle School
Certification)
This area of specialization in elementary education prepares students
to teach in grades 5-9.
General Education Requirements
General education requirements are the same as for elementary education.
Related Area Requirement
Phy Ed 3430(130), Teaching Health in the Elementary School
Program Requirements
Level I: Exploring Education as a Profession
Tch Ed 2210(210), Introduction to Teaching
Tch Ed 2211(211), Introduction to American Schools
Tch Ed 2212(212), Introduction to Learners and Learning
Level II: Analyzing the Nature and Process of Education
Sec Ed 4315(315), The Middle Level School
Ele Ed 4316(316), Middle Level Curriculum and Instruction
Tch Ed 3310(310), Introduction to Instructional Methods
Tch Ed 3312(312), The Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Tch Ed 3313(313), Introduction to Learners with Disabilities and
Inclusive Education
Tch Ed 4391(386), Teaching Reading in the Secondary School Content
Area
Level III: Synthesizing Theory and Practice in Education
Ele Ed 3389(389), The Analysis and Correction of Reading Problems
in the Classroom
Sec Ed 4880(305), Writing for Teachers
Ele Ed 4317(317), The Middle level Child
Spc Ed 4320(320), Behavior Management
Special Methods
Along with education courses in Level III, students must take the appropriate
special methods course congruent with the certification area(s) listed
below:
Ele Ed 3336(336), Teaching Language Arts and Reading, N-9
Ele Ed 4253(253), Teaching of Social Studies in the Elementary
School
Ele Ed 4246(246), Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School
Ele Ed 4341(341), Teaching of Science in the Elementary
School
Ele Ed 3291(291), Student Teaching
Area of Concentration for State Certification
Middle School certification 5-9 requires a minimum of 21 hours for certification
in the specific content of language arts, social studies, math, or science.
Contact the office of undergraduate teacher education, 155 Marillac Hall,
for specific content area courses.
Attention education majors: Professional education courses must
be completed with a grade point average of 2.5 and no grade lower than
a C- is acceptable.
Minimum of 120 hours.
Graduate Studies
Master of Education: Elementary Education
General Curricular Program or Specialization in Selected Curricular
Areas
The M.Ed. student in elementary education may elect a general program
or the emphasis in reading. Please note, however, that in either case
the degree is the master of education in elementary education. Diplomas
and transcripts do not show areas of specialization, nor are special certificates
awarded.
1) Core Competencies (12 hours)
To include Ele Ed 6410(410), Current Research in the Elementary School
Curriculum; Ele Ed 6411(411), Curricular Issues in the Elementary School;
and 6 hours selected, in consultation with advisers, from among cognate
fields or professional education.
2) Content Competencies (12 hours)
Students desiring to specialize through a sequence of courses should select
at least 9 hours in one of the following areas: children's literature,
early childhood, language arts, mathematics education, reading, science
education, social studies education, or special education. Students who
elect a general sequence should take no more than 6 hours in any one area.
3) Curricular Applications Competencies (9 hours)
Students must select, in consultation with their advisers, a measurement
course, and complete the following: Ele Ed 6422(422), Curriculum Construction
in Elementary Schools, and Ele Ed 6423(423), Curriculum Implementation
in the Elementary School.
Upon completion of Ele Ed 6410(410) and Ele Ed 6411(411) in phase one,
each candidate selects a curricular area or areas, identifies an adviser
from the elementary and early childhood education faculty, and plans appropriate
course sequences. A candidate enrolling in the specialist program should
select an adviser in the area of specialization.
The sequence of courses, Ele Ed 6410(410) and Ele Ed 6411(411), should
be taken at the beginning of the program; Ele Ed 6422(422) and Ele Ed
6423(423) constitute the final two program courses. Students should note
that Ele Ed 6411(411) is typically offered only during the winter and
summer semesters, Ele Ed 6422(422) is offered only during the fall semester
and Ele Ed 6423(423) only during the winter semester.
Electives should be selected according to candidates' needs and/or interests.
Emphasis in Reading
The M.Ed. program with emphasis in reading is designed to enable candidates
to further their competencies as reading teachers and prepares them for
positions as remedial reading specialists, reading consultants, and/or
for further graduate study. The minimum required and recommended courses
are as follows:
1) Core Requirements
At least one graduate-level course in each of the following areas: learning
psychology; research, statistics, and measurements; and elementary curriculum.
2) Courses in Reading
The following required courses in reading should be taken in sequence.
Courses denoted by asterisks are required for certification in remedial
reading by Missouri teacher certification regulations. Students, with
their advisers' permission, may substitute other courses for any requirement
if they have had a recent upper-class undergraduate course covering the
same material.
Required are:
*Ele Ed 385, Teaching Reading in the Elementary School
*Sec Ed 386, Teaching Reading in Secondary School
Content Areas
These elementary education (Ele Ed) courses:
*6486(486), Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Disabilities
*6493(493), Clinical Methods in Child Study I
*6494(494), Clinical Methods in Child Study II
Note Ele Ed 6493(493) is offered in Fall and Summer Semesters;
Ele Ed 6494(494) is offered in the Winter and Summer. and also:
Ele Ed 6482(482), Problems and Research in Teaching).
Elementary School Reading (offered only in the winter semester)
*Ed Rem 6707(420), Classroom Measurement and Evaluation
*Spc Ed 4315(315), Speech and Language Problems, or
*Ech Ed 4331(331), Language Acquisition and Development
*Spc Ed 4320(320), Behavior Management
*Cns Ed 3000(310), Introduction to the Counseling Profession
*Ed Psy 6220(417), Psychology of the Elementary School Child
*Ed Psy 6225(418), Psychology of Adolescence
Note Spc Ed 6412(412), Psychology of Exceptional Children, is
required for certification if it has not been taken previously at the
undergraduate or graduate level. It is not a degree requirement.
3) Electives
Following is a list of possible elective courses. Other courses may be
selected from cognate fields after conferring with an adviser in reading.
Ed Fnd 6421(421), Philosophy of Education
Adu Ed 4311(311), Teaching Basic Reading Skills to Adults
Ele Ed 6484(484), Developmental Reading (K-13)
Ele Ed 6488(488), Supervision of School Reading Programs
Certification Options
A combined M.Ed. and certification option exists. Options include elementary
education (1-8), early childhood education (PK-3), and middle school/junior
high (4-9). Students should consult certification advisers. Graduate credit
will not be given for courses below the 5000 level.
Career Outlook
Undergraduate and graduate degrees in elementary education are most
directly applicable to teaching at the level appropriate to the program
emphasis. Increasing specialization of teaching assignments and downward
extensions of ages of schooling continue to open employment opportunities.
As in the past, elementary education graduates at all degree levels also
continue to be attractive candidates for employment in many positions,
which require (or are well suited to) training in social and behavioral
sciences. Positions in constant contact with and service to the general
public such as sales, service, public relations, and general business
are most common examples. Future expansions of opportunities in schools
are tied to population growth, increased specialization of services, and
reduction in ratios between professional staff and children served. Many
currently employed teachers will retire within the next 5-10 years; consequently,
a shortage of teachers is anticipated.
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