Elementary Education Major, B.S.48 hours Required: All professional education, general education courses for teachers, major, endorsement, and supporting courses require a grade of "C" or better for teacher certification 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 certification. EDUC 150 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations 214 - Early Adolescent Development 249 - Educational and Developmental Psychology 269 - Children's Literature 295 - Instructional Technology 300 - Applied Arts for Teachers 325 - Classroom Management 340 - Elementary/Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies 342 - Elementary/Middle School Reading 349 - Language Development 350 - Elementary/Middle School Mathematics and Science 367 - Elem. School Physical Education 376 - Teaching Diverse Populations 456 - Management/Professional Practices 484 - 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. |