Elementary (P-5) Education Emphasis Requirements

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English/Communication, Elementary Emphasis: 21 Credit Hours

ENGL 131 - English Composition I Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 132 - English Composition II Credits: 3 hours
COMM 230 - Introduction to Public Speaking Credits: 3 hours
AND
ENGL 438 - Advanced Writing Credits: 3 hours OR ENGL 439 - Descriptive Linguistics Credits: 3 hours
AND
ENGL 334 - American Literature through 1865 Credits: 3 hours OR ENGL 335 - American Literature since 1865 Credits: 3 hours

Remaining 6 credit hours may be chosen from:

COMM 332 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3 hours
COMM 432 - Theories of Persuasion Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 337 - Literature of Adolescence Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 430 - Literary Criticism Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 431 - Studies in British Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 432 - Studies in Modern Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 433 - Women in Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 437 - Studies in British and American Authors Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 438 - Advanced Writing Credits: 3 hours OR ENGL 439 - Descriptive Linguistics Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 334 - American Literature through 1865 Credits: 3 hours OR ENGL 335 - American Literature since 1865 Credits: 3 hours

Fine Arts/Humanities Elementary Emphasis: 21 Credit Hours

ART 331 - School Art Credits: 3 hours
ELEM 333 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3 hours
ESS 433 - Physical Education for the Elementary School Credits: 3 hours
MUED 331 - School Music Credits: 3 hours

Remaining 9 credit hours may be chosen from:

ART 134 - Drawing I Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 337 - Literature of Adolescence Credits: 3 hours
ESS 230 - Growth and Movement Development Credits: 3 hours
THTR 130 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3 hours
THTR 131 - Acting from the Text Credits: 3 hours

Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Emphasis: 23 Credit Hours

Required Courses: 14 Credit Hours

BIOL 131 - Biology and Society Lecture Credits: 3 hours with BIOL 112 - Biology and Society Laboratory Credit: 1 hour
HIST 137 - World Civilization to 1648 Credits: 3 hours OR HIST 138 - World Civilization since 1648 Credits: 3 hours
MATH 130 - Concepts of Mathematics for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher I Credits: 3 hours
AND
CHEM 140 - Chemistry of Everyday Life Credits: 4 hours
OR
PHYS 137 - Physical Science Credits: 3 hours with PHYS 117 - Physical Science Laboratory Credit: 1 hour
OR
PHYS 140 - Astronomy Credits: 4 hours

Remaining 9 credit hours may be chosen from*:

BADM 136 - Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
BADM 137 - Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
BIOL 231 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3 hours
COMM 332 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 330-335 Literary Studies
FREN 131 - Elementary French I Credits: 3 hours
HESS 234 - First Aid and Safety Credits: 3 hours
HLTH 338 - Relationships and Human Behaviors Credits: 3 hours
MUSC 401 - World Music Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 140 - Astronomy Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 241 - Physics I Credits: 4 hours
POLS 235 - Introduction to International Relations Credits: 3 hours
SPAN 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credits: 3 hours
* No two courses chosen as electives may have the same prefix. The courses chosen as electives cannot have been taken for General Education credit. Some of the courses are taught in a rotation of semesters; refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for the semesters courses are to be offered. Candidates may need to choose an additional elective from the above options in order to meet graduation requirements.

Mathematical Studies Elementary Emphasis: 21 Credit Hours

MATH 130 - Concepts of Mathematics for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher I Credits: 3 hours
MATH 132 - College Algebra Credits: 3 hours
MATH 136 - Precalculus Credits: 3 hours
MATH 230 - Concepts of Mathematics for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher II Credits: 3 hours
MATH 330 - Geometry for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher Credits: 3 hours
MATH 335 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 241 - Physics I Credits: 4 hours OR additional MATH elective

Science Elementary Emphasis: 21 Credit Hours

CHEM 140 - Chemistry of Everyday Life Credits: 4 hours
AND

4 credit hours selected from the following:
BIOL 131 - Biology and Society Lecture Credits: 3 hours and BIOL 112 - Biology and Society Laboratory Credit: 1 hour
BIOL 132 - Introduction to Biology Credits: 3 hours
BIOL 231 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3 hours and BIOL 116 - Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory Credit: 1 hour
AND

4 credit hours selected from the following:
CHEM 131 - Introduction to General Chemistry Credits: 3 hours and CHEM 110 - Introduction to General Chemistry Laboratory Credit: 1 hour
PHYS 140 - Astronomy Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 241 - Physics I Credits: 4 hours
AND
- 9 credit hours of science courses with at least 3 credit hours at or above the 200-level

Social and Behavioral Studies Elementary Emphasis: 18 Credit Hours

HIST 131 - United States History to 1877 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 132 - United States History since 1877 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 137 - World Civilization to 1648 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 138 - World Civilization since 1648 Credits: 3 hours
Remaining 6 credit hours can be selected from the following and must include 3 credit hours from two different disciplines:
BADM 136 - Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
BADM 137 - Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
HSRV 436 - Human Diversity Credits: 3 hours OR SOWK 436 - Human Diversity in a Global Society Credits: 3 hours
POLS 131 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3 hours
POLS 235 - Introduction to International Relations Credits: 3 hours
SOCI 131 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 hours
HIST 336 - Intermediate Studies in European History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 338 - Intermediate Studies in Western Intellectual History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 431 - Advanced Studies in Early American History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 333 - American Diplomacy Credits: 3 hours

Special Education-Learning & Behavior Disabilities Elementary Emphasis: 21 Credit Hours

Successful completion of this program and passing scores on required state tests provides eligibility for certification in Learning and Behavior Disorders, Special Education (P-12). In order to obtain certification in Special Education LBD the student must successfully complete one-half of the student teaching in special education and pass the required PRAXIS tests in Special Education LBD. LBD certification is taken concurrently with P-5 Elementary or with another 5-9 Middle School specialization area. A required application for certification in LBD must be submitted upon successful completion of the above.

SPED 234 - Special Education Instructional Programs (P-12) Credits: 3 hours
SPED 236 - Special Education Programs for Adolescents with Mild Disabilities (5-12) Credits: 3 hours
SPED 238 - Special Education Early Childhood Programs (P-5) Credits: 3 hours
SPED 336 - Educational Assessment and Prescriptive Programming of Individuals with Disabilities (P-12) Part I Credits: 3 hours
SPED 337 - Educational Assessment and Prescriptive Programming for Individuals with Disabilities (P-12) Part II Credits: 3 hours
SPED 435 - Special Education Methods and Materials (Mild Disabilities) (P-12) Credits: 3 hours
SPED 436 - Special Education Methods and Materials (Learning and Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities) (P-12) Credits: 3 hours