Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) (IB/M)
Students in Elementary Education are prepared to teach in grades 1-6.
Elementary Education majors are required to complete a single subject concentration plus a related subject requirement as listed below. A minimum of 39 credits of advanced level courses 2000 level or above in teaching areas encountered in elementary schools are required. Up to nine credits may be at the 1000 level. Mathematics or science courses at the 1000 level may be included as the equivalent of 2000-level courses.
Required Courses
One course in math (MATH 2010Q Fundamentals of Algebra and Geometry) and one course in science in addition to general education requirements.
Single Subject Concentration
Students must declare one of the following four single subject concentration and complete at least 24 credits in that subject area. Up to six credits may be at the 1000 level.
- English
- History/Geography
- Mathematics
- Science (includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and/or General Science).
Related Subject Requirement
At least 15 credits distributed among the three related subjects listed below, which do not include the subject area selected above. Two of these related subject areas must include at least two courses.
- Humanities: English; Fine Arts (Art, Drama, and/or Music); Modern and Classical Languages; Linguistics; Philosophy; and/or Communication Sciences.
- Social Sciences: Anthropology; Economics; Geography; History; Political Science; Psychology; and/or Sociology.
- Mathematics: Computer Science; Mathematics; and/or Statistics.
- Science: Biology; Chemistry; Earth Science; General Science; and/or Physics.
Professional Education Requirements
Majors must also complete the following Professional Education Requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 3010 | Elementary Curriculum Standards and Integration | 1 |
| EDCI 3100/3100W | Multicultural Education, Equity and Social Justice | 3 |
| EDCI 4110W | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDCI 4115 | Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDCI 4120 | Teaching Science in the Elementary School | 2 |
| EDCI 4125 | Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School | 2 |
| EDCI 4130 | Teaching the Language Arts in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDCI 4150 | Directed Student Teaching | 9 |
| EGEN 3100 | Seminar/Clinic: Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EGEN 3120 | Teaching and Learning in School Contexts | 1 |
| EGEN 4110 | Seminar/Clinic: Analysis of Teaching | 3 |
| EGEN 4200 | Seminar/Clinic: Methods of Teaching | 4 |
| EPSY 3010 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 3110 | Exceptionality | 2 |
| EPSY 3125 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| EPSY 4010 | Assessment of Learning | 2 |
| HDFS 1070 | Individual and Family Development | 3 |
| or PSYC 2400 | Developmental Psychology | |
| HIST 1501 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 1502 | U.S. History Since 1877 | |
| PSYC 1100 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program | ||
| Total Credits | 56 | |
University General Education Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see General Education Requirements.
Neag School of Education Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the school in addition to the University's General Education requirements. For more information, see the Neag School of Education section of this catalog.