Requirements
Starting Fall 2009:
Major |
Special Admission Requirements |
Degree Awarded |
Admission Information |
Unified Elementary Education |
2.6 GPA ACT of 21 or better SAT: Writing: 1450 Math & Reading combined: 1010 with no score below 440 on any portion |
B.A.E. and M. Ed. |
Requires Junior status. Fall and Spring admissions. |
Program Requirements by Semester
Non-Degree Options
UnderDivision Course Requirements and Recommended Schedules
Semester 1 |
Credits |
Composition (GE-C, WR) |
3 |
Mathematics - Algebra or Above (GE-M) |
3 |
American History 1 (GE-H) |
3 |
Physical Science (GE-P) |
3 |
Social/Behavioral Science (GE-S) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 2 |
Credits |
EDF 1005 Introduction to Education |
3 |
Biological Science (GE-B) |
3 |
Composition or Literature (GE-C, WR) |
3 |
American History 2 (GE-H) |
3 |
Liberal arts math 1 (MGF 1106) or Calculus 1 (MAC 2311) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 3 |
Credits |
EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations (GE-S, D) |
3 |
Statistics or other math (GE-M) |
3 |
Earth Science |
3 |
Associated science laboratory |
0-1 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Total |
15-16 |
Semester 4 |
Credits |
EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology |
3 |
EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology |
3 |
Fine arts humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
Elective (speech recommended) |
3 |
Elective (GE) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Program Requirements by Semester
The upper division undergraduate Unified Elementary ProTeach program includes:
Semester 1
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
EDF 3115 |
Child Development for Inclusive Education |
3 |
EEX 3070 |
Teachers and Learners in Inclusive Schools |
3 |
SDS 3430 |
Family and Community Involvement in Education |
3 |
LAE 3005 |
Children's Literature in Childhood Education |
3 |
ARE 4314 |
Art Education for Elementary Schools |
2 |
MUE 3210 |
Music for the Elementary Child |
2 |
|
Field Component: Bright Futures |
|
|
Total Hours |
16 |
Semester 2
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
EEX 3257 |
Core Teaching Strategies |
3 |
EEX 3616 |
Core Classroom Management Strategies |
3 |
MAE 3811 |
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 2 |
3 |
RED 3307 |
Teaching Reading in Primary Grades |
3 |
LAE 4314 |
Language Arts for Diverse Learners |
3 |
HSC 3301 |
Health Science Education in Elementary Schools |
3 |
|
Field Component: Tutoring, Other field activities incorporated into Core Instructional and Core Management strategies |
|
|
Total Hours |
18 |
Semester 3
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
SCE 4310 |
Elementary Science Methods of the Inclusive Classroom |
3 |
LAS #### |
Science (3000 or above) |
3 |
TSL 3526 |
ESOL: Language & Culture |
3 |
MAE 4310 |
Teaching Mathematics in the Inclusive Elementary Classroom |
3 |
EME 4401 |
Integrating Technology into the Elementary Classroom |
3 |
|
Field Component: Integrated into SCE 4310, MAE 4310, and TSL 3526 |
|
|
Total Hours |
15 |
Semester 4
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
RED 4324 |
Reading in the Intermediate Grades |
3 |
EEX 4905 |
Integrated Teaching Seminar |
3 |
SSE 4312 |
Social Studies for Diverse Learners |
3 |
EDE 4942 |
Integrated Teaching in Elementary Education (Field Component) |
3 |
LAS ### |
Social Sciences (3000 or above) |
3 |
|
Total Hours |
15 |
Graduation Requirements for the B.A.E.
All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or higher to meet degree and certification requirements. Upon satisfactory completion of all courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0, a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree will be awarded. Completion of the B.A.E. does not complete the Unified Elementary ProTeach program. Initial certification will not be recommended before the student has successfully completed the fifth year AND submitted passing scores on the FTCE General Knowledge Test and Elementary (K-6) Subject Area Exam to the College of Education Office of Student Services (Norman G416).
Completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Education with an average GPA of 3.0 for the junior and senior years (whole semesters beyond 60 hours), a strong statement of purpose (why you want to enter the graduate program), 3 letters of recommendation, and target scores of 450 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE are all data points used to holistically evaluate your application into the graduate year of the UEP program. Students who elect not to complete the graduate program may apply for admission to the non-degree post-baccalaureate program with departmental approval. It is highly recommended the GRE be taken early in the junior year.
Master of Education Degree
The Master of Education degree (M. Ed.) leads to certification in Elementary Education. Exceptional Student Education certification is optional.
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
*EDE 6948 |
Internship |
12 |
*EDE 6225 |
Practices in Childhood Education |
3 |
EEX 6125 |
Intervention for Language and Literacy Disabilities |
3 |
|
Specialization (includes 3 hr. Practicum for Special Ed. only) |
12 |
EDF 5552 |
Role of Schools in Democratic Society |
3 |
EDF 5441 |
Assessment in General and Exceptional Student Education |
3 |
TSL 5142 |
Curriculum, Methods and Assessments for ESOL Learners |
3 |
|
Total Hours |
39 |
A passing score on the FTCE Professional Education Test is required of all students before completion of the Master's degree program. Dual certification students must also pass the FTCE Exceptional Student Education (K-12) subject area exam.
*Must be taken during the same semester.
NOTE: EDE 6948: Internship is not offered in the summer.
Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Options
Elementary Education Certification
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
*EDE 6948 |
Internship |
12 |
*EDE 6225 |
Practices in Childhood Education |
3 |
EDF 5441 |
Assessment in General and Exceptional Student Education |
3 |
TSL 5142 |
ESOL Curriculum & Assessment |
3 |
|
Total Hours |
21 |
Dual Certification (Elementary Education & Exceptional Student Education)
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
EEX 5940 |
Supervised Student Teaching in Special Education |
12 |
EEX 6786 |
Transdisciplinary & Transition Services in Special Education |
3 |
EEX 6661 |
Teaching & Managing Behaviors for Student Learning |
3 |
EEX 6233 |
Mild Disabilities Concentration: Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction |
3 |
EEX 6841 |
Mild Disabilities Concentration: Practicum |
3 |
EEX 6053 |
Students with Disabilities: Advanced Study of Characteristics and Services |
3 |
EDF 5441 |
Assessment in General and Exceptional Student Education |
3 |
TSL 5142 |
ESOL Curriculum & Assessment |
3 |
EEX 6125 |
Intervention for Language and Learning Disabilities |
3 |
EDF 5552 |
Role of Schools in a Democratic Society |
3 |
|
Total Hours |
39 |
