Education B.S., Elementary

Completion of one of the following curricula, other University requirements and an overall grade point average identified in the Professional Education Handbook on a 4.00 scale qualifies the student to receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree.

The number of hours in the major, minor and elective categories may vary depending on the major and minor selected. Care should be exercised in choosing courses to assure a minimum of 40 semester hours in courses numbered above 300.

All degrees in education are subject to state requirements which may change at any time due to action of the State Board of Education.

B.S.Ed. Degree Requirements, Elementary Program

The Northwest Core (44-47 hours)

Must include the following:

PSYC 08299	Educational Psychology	3
MATH 17171	Fundamentals of Mathematics	3
COM 29102	Fundamentals of Oral Communication *	3
BIOL 04102	General Biology *	3
BIOL 04103	General Biology Laboratory *	1
PHSC 40102	The Physical Sciences: Integrated Approach *	3
PHSC 40103	Physical Science Laboratory: Integrating Inquiry *	1
GEOG 32101	Introduction to Geography *	3
ART 13102	Art Appreciation *	3
	OR
MUS 19201	The Enjoyment of Music *	3
	OR
MUS 19202	Jazz Appreciation *	3
	OR
MUS 19222	American Popular Music *	3
	OR
THEA 43101	Theatre Appreciation *	3

(must achieve grade of C or better in PSYC 08299, MATH 17171, and COM 29102)

BIOL 04102, BIOL 04103, PHSC 40102 and PHSC 40103 are prerequisites for SCED 28226 Science in the Elementary School.  MATH 17171 is a prerequisite for MATH 17371.

Institutional Requirements (4 hours)

Recommended:

EDCI 62130

Educational Computing and Technology

3

Degree Requirements (3 hours)

EDUC 61569

Multiculturalism in Education

3