Elementary Education (Grades PK-6) (IB/M)
Students in Elementary Education are prepared to teach in grades 1-6.
Location
- Storrs Campus
Modality
- In Person
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 Common Curriculum requirements.
Single Subject Concentration
Students must declare one of the following four single subject concentrations and complete at least 24 credits in that subject area. Up to six 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).
- 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 3115 | Teaching Mathematics in the Early Childhood Grades: Methods and Clinic | 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 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 | 58 | |
University Common Curriculum 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 Common Curriculum Requirements.
Neag School of Education Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the school in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the Neag School of Education section of this catalog.
Learning Objectives
- Apply critical concepts and principles of learner development and learning differences to work effectively with diverse students and their families.
- Apply critical concepts and principles of learner development and learning differences to create safe, supportive, and equitable learning environments for diverse students.
- Apply concepts of their content areas to develop equitable and inclusive learning experiences for diverse students.
- Demonstrate their ability to plan and utilize a variety of instructional and assessment strategies to support diverse students’ learning.
- Evaluate the impact of their choices and actions on others, including students, families, and other professionals, to develop positive professional dispositions and skills.
- Collaborate ethically and effectively with students, families, other professionals and community members to take responsibility for student learning.
Curriculum and Instruction (M.A.)
IBM Concentrations in Elementary Education or Secondary Education
Secondary Education includes:
- English Education
- World Languages Education (American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Latin/Classics, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish)
- History and Social Studies Education
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, or Physics)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EPSY 5195 | Workshop in Education | 2 |
| EDCI 5092 | Practicum | 3 |
| EDCI 5093 | Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| EDCI 5094 | Seminar | 3 |
| EDCI 5095 | Advanced Seminar | 3 |
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Diversity, Culture, and Music Education | ||
| Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition | ||
| Latinos and U.S. Education | ||
| Sheltered English Instruction for English Language Learners | ||
| Language Diversity and Literacy | ||
| Multicultural Education | ||
| Introduction to Critical Pedagogy | ||
| Educational Linguistics | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights I | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights II | ||
| EDLR 5015 | Teacher Leadership and Organizations | 3 |
| EPSY 5221 | Wise Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning Environments | 1 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
IBM Elective Required Courses
Nine credit hours aligned with content specialty selecting courses in EDCI, EDLR, and EPSY or Graduate Liberal Arts courses totaling nine credit hours.
Exam/Culminating Portfolio Requirement
Will be directed by the student’s advisor.