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Undergraduate Studies

Bachelor of Science in Education:

Elementary Education
The elementary education program prepares students to teach in grades one through six.

General Education Requirements:

English and Communication (9 hours)  
English 1100(10), Freshman Composition
English 3100(210), Advanced Expository Writing
 *Communication 1040(40), Introduction to Public Speaking

Mathematics (6 hours)
Math 1150(50), Structure of Mathematical Systems I
Mathematics 2510(151), Structure of Mathematical Systems II

Biological Science: includes lab (5 hours)
*General Biology 1012/1013(001/Lab 003)

Physical Science: includes lab (4 hours)

Humanities (8 hours)

Three courses from two of the following fields: art, music, philosophy, and literature.

Social Science (18 hours)
Psych 1003(3), General Psychology
Pol Sci 1100(11), Introduction to American Politics,  or equivalent

And one of the following history courses:
His 1001(3), American Civilization
His 1002(4), American Civilization
Pol Sci 1850(85), Global Ecology

Soc 1010(10), Introduction to Sociology, or

Any anthropology course.

Econ 3052(306), Microeconomics for the School Curriculum

Program Requirements

Level I: Exploring Education as a Profession
Tch Ed 2210(210), Introduction to Teaching
Tch Ed 2211(211), Introduction to American Schools
Tch Ed 2212(212), Introduction to Learners and Learning

Level II:
Tch Ed 3310(310), Introduction to Instructional Methods
Tch Ed 3312(312), Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Tch Ed 3313(313), Introduction to Learners with Disabilities and Inclusive Education
Tch Ed 3315(315), Literacy Learning and Instruction

Level III: Synthesizing Theory and Practice in Education
3330(330), Children’s Literature and Reading
3336(336), Teaching Language Arts and Reading N-9
Must take the following three courses during the same semester as Professional Internship (Ele Ed 3289/289).
4246(246), Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
4253(253), Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
4341(341), Teaching of Science in the Elementary School
3289(289), Elementary Education Professional Internship
*3291(291), Elementary School Student Teaching

Attention education majors: Professional education courses must be completed with a grade point average of 2.5 and no grade lower than a C-.

Total:  minimum of 120 hours.

Middle School/Junior High (5-9)
General education requirements are the same as for elementary education, except that Psychology 211, Adolescent Psychology, is taken in lieu of Psychology 2270(270), Child Psychology.

Related Area Requirements
Phy Ed 3430(130), Elements of Health Education
Phy Ed 3465(165), Physical Education Activities for the Elementary School
Ele Ed 2177(177), Elementary School Music
Ele Ed 2179(179), (Art 139), Art Activities for Elementary School

Program Requirements
Tch Ed 2211(211), Introduction American Schools
Ed Psy 3312((312), Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Tch Ed 2213(313), Instruction to Learners with Disabilities and Inclusive Education and these

Elementary Education (Ele Ed) courses:
4246(246), Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
4253(253), Teaching of Social Studies in the Elementary School
*3290(290), Elementary School Student Teaching I
*3291(291), Elementary School Student Teaching II
3330(330), Children’s Literature and Reading
3336(336), Teaching Language Arts and Reading, N-9
4341(341), Teaching of Science in the Elementary School
385, Teaching Reading in the Elementary School
3389(389), The Analysis and Correction of Reading Problems in the Classroom

*Note Ele Ed 3290(290) and Ele Ed 3291(291) must be taken during the same semester.

Attention education majors: Professional education courses must be completed with a grade point average of 2.5 and no grade lower than a C (2.0). A C- grade is not acceptable.

Postdegree certification students may take Ed Fnd 4330(330), History of American Education, or Ed Fnd 6421(421), Philosophy of Education, in lieu of Tch Ed 2211(211).

Changes in teacher certification requirements in this area are upcoming. To obtain the latest information on requirement changes or to find out whether the new requirements will apply to you, contact the office of undergraduate teacher education, 155 Marillac Hall.

Total: 120 hours

Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education (Middle School Certification)
This area of specialization in elementary education prepares students to teach in grades 5-9.

General Education Requirements
General education requirements are the same as for elementary education.

Related Area Requirement
Phy Ed 3430(130), Teaching Health in the Elementary School

Program Requirements

Level I: Exploring Education as a Profession
Tch Ed 2210(210), Introduction to Teaching
Tch Ed 2211(211), Introduction to American Schools
Tch Ed 2212(212), Introduction to Learners and Learning

Level II: Analyzing the Nature and Process of Education
Sec Ed 4315(315), The Middle Level School
Ele Ed 4316(316), Middle Level Curriculum and Instruction
Tch Ed 3310(310), Introduction to Instructional Methods
Tch Ed 3312(312), The Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Tch Ed 3313(313), Introduction to Learners with Disabilities and Inclusive Education
Tch Ed 4391(386), Teaching Reading in the Secondary School Content Area

Level III: Synthesizing Theory and Practice in Education
Ele Ed 3389(389), The Analysis and Correction of Reading Problems in the Classroom
Sec Ed 4880(305), Writing for Teachers
Ele Ed 4317(317), The Middle level Child
Spc Ed 4320(320), Behavior Management

Special Methods
Along with education courses in Level III, students must take the appropriate special methods course congruent with the certification area(s) listed below:
Ele Ed 3336(336), Teaching Language Arts and Reading, N-9
Ele Ed 4253(253), Teaching of Social Studies in the Elementary School
Ele Ed 4246(246), Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School
Ele Ed 4341(341), Teaching of Science in the Elementary School
Ele Ed 3291(291), Student Teaching

Area of Concentration for State Certification
Middle School certification 5-9 requires a minimum of 21 hours for certification in the specific content of language arts, social studies, math, or science. Contact the office of undergraduate teacher education, 155 Marillac Hall, for specific content area courses.

Attention education majors: Professional education courses must be completed with a grade point average of 2.5 and no grade lower than a C- is acceptable.

Minimum of 120 hours.

Graduate Studies

Master of Education: Elementary Education

General Curricular Program or Specialization in Selected Curricular Areas
The M.Ed. student in elementary education may elect a general program or the emphasis in reading. Please note, however, that in either case the degree is the master of education in elementary education. Diplomas and transcripts do not show areas of specialization, nor are special certificates awarded.

1) Core Competencies (12 hours)
To include Ele Ed 6410(410), Current Research in the Elementary School Curriculum; Ele Ed 6411(411), Curricular Issues in the Elementary School; and 6 hours selected, in consultation with advisers, from among cognate fields or professional education.

2) Content Competencies (12 hours)
Students desiring to specialize through a sequence of courses should select at least 9 hours in one of the following areas: children's literature, early childhood, language arts, mathematics education, reading, science education, social studies education, or special education. Students who elect a general sequence should take no more than 6 hours in any one area.

3) Curricular Applications Competencies (9 hours)
Students must select, in consultation with their advisers, a measurement course, and complete the following: Ele Ed 6422(422), Curriculum Construction in Elementary Schools, and Ele Ed 6423(423), Curriculum Implementation in the Elementary School.

Upon completion of Ele Ed 6410(410) and Ele Ed 6411(411) in phase one, each candidate selects a curricular area or areas, identifies an adviser from the elementary and early childhood education faculty, and plans appropriate course sequences. A candidate enrolling in the specialist program should select an adviser in the area of specialization.

The sequence of courses, Ele Ed 6410(410) and Ele Ed 6411(411), should be taken at the beginning of the program; Ele Ed 6422(422) and Ele Ed 6423(423) constitute the final two program courses.  Students should note that Ele Ed 6411(411) is typically offered only during the winter and summer semesters, Ele Ed 6422(422) is offered only during the fall semester and Ele Ed 6423(423) only during the winter semester.

Electives should be selected according to candidates' needs and/or interests.

Emphasis in Reading
The M.Ed. program with emphasis in reading is designed to enable candidates to further their competencies as reading teachers and prepares them for positions as remedial reading specialists, reading consultants, and/or for further graduate study. The minimum required and recommended courses are as follows:

1) Core Requirements
At least one graduate-level course in each of the following areas: learning psychology; research, statistics, and measurements; and elementary curriculum.

2) Courses in Reading
The following required courses in reading should be taken in sequence. Courses denoted by asterisks are required for certification in remedial reading by Missouri teacher certification regulations. Students, with their advisers' permission, may substitute other courses for any requirement if they have had a recent upper-class undergraduate course covering the same material.

Required are: 
*Ele Ed 385, Teaching Reading in the Elementary School
*Sec Ed 386, Teaching Reading in Secondary School

Content Areas
 These elementary education (Ele Ed) courses:
*6486(486), Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Disabilities
*6493(493), Clinical Methods in Child Study I
*6494(494), Clinical Methods in Child Study II
Note Ele Ed 6493(493) is offered in Fall and Summer Semesters; Ele Ed 6494(494) is offered in the Winter and Summer. and also:
Ele Ed 6482(482), Problems and Research in Teaching).
Elementary School Reading (offered only in the winter semester)
*Ed Rem 6707(420), Classroom Measurement and Evaluation
*Spc Ed 4315(315), Speech and Language Problems, or
*Ech Ed 4331(331), Language Acquisition and Development
*Spc Ed 4320(320), Behavior Management
*Cns Ed 3000(310), Introduction to the Counseling Profession
*Ed Psy 6220(417), Psychology of the Elementary School Child
*Ed Psy 6225(418), Psychology of Adolescence

Note Spc Ed 6412(412), Psychology of Exceptional Children, is required for certification if it has not been taken previously at the undergraduate or graduate level. It is not a degree requirement.

3) Electives
Following is a list of possible elective courses. Other courses may be selected from cognate fields after conferring with an adviser in reading.

Ed Fnd 6421(421), Philosophy of Education
Adu Ed 4311(311), Teaching Basic Reading Skills to Adults
Ele Ed 6484(484), Developmental Reading (K-13)
Ele Ed 6488(488), Supervision of School Reading Programs

Certification Options
A combined M.Ed. and certification option exists. Options include elementary education (1-8), early childhood education (PK-3), and middle school/junior high (4-9). Students should consult certification advisers. Graduate credit will not be given for courses below the 5000 level.

Career Outlook

Undergraduate and graduate degrees in elementary education are most directly applicable to teaching at the level appropriate to the program emphasis. Increasing specialization of teaching assignments and downward extensions of ages of schooling continue to open employment opportunities. As in the past, elementary education graduates at all degree levels also continue to be attractive candidates for employment in many positions, which require (or are well suited to) training in social and behavioral sciences. Positions in constant contact with and service to the general public such as sales, service, public relations, and general business are most common examples. Future expansions of opportunities in schools are tied to population growth, increased specialization of services, and reduction in ratios between professional staff and children served. Many currently employed teachers will retire within the next 5-10 years; consequently, a shortage of teachers is anticipated.