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The Elementary Education Program prepares students for careers in elementary teaching. Students complete a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program of study and a sequence of professional courses in education, theory, and a method of elementary teaching. Students pursuing a degree in Elementary Education must complete 123 semester hours of course work. The undergraduate program in Elementary Education has a three-fold purpose: - To give students a solid knowledge base that includes a multi-disciplinary academic program of study, a knowledge of pedagogy, and a knowledge of learners and their characteristics.
- To give students an opportunity to practice a repertoire of best teaching practices.
- To encourage in students attitudes and skills necessary for reflection and problem-solving, and an attitude and belief that "learning to teach" is a lifelong process.
CORE PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS (63 semester hours) Sem. Hrs. EDUCATION - EDUC 101 Introduction to Education 3
- EDUC 201 Human Growth and Development 3
- EDUC 242 Materials for Teaching Reading 3
- EDUC 311 Managing the Diverse Classroom 3
- EDUC 315 Processes and Acquisition of Reading 3
- EDUC 316 Foundations of Education 3
- EDUC 320 Instructional Technology for the Classroom 1
- ELED 301 Theory and Practice/ELED 3
CURRICULUM AND METHODS/ELEMENTARY EDUCATION - ELED 304 Methods of Teaching Reading/ELED 3
- ELED 306 Methods of Teaching Science/ELED 3
- ELED 310 Methods of Teaching Social Studies/ELED 3
- ELED 314 Methods of Teaching Mathematics/ELED 3
- ELED 316 Practicum III 1
- ELED 401 Directed Teaching and Seminar/ELED 12
- EDUC 314 Assessment for Reading Instruction 3
CORE REQUIREMENTS - MATH 115 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 4
- MATH 140 Elements of Statistics 3
- MATH 210 Geometry 3
- PHED 190 Movement Education for Elementary and
- Early Childhood 1
- SPAN 101 First-Year Spanish I or
- FREN 101 First-Year French I or
- EDUC 403 Sign Language 3
- SPED 403 Orientation to Special Education 3
- SPED 406 Observation and Participation in Special Education 2
GENERAL EDUCATION AND INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Communication Skills (6 semester hours)
- ENGL 101 Composition and Literature I 3
- ENGL 102 Composition and Literature II 3
- Arts and Humanities (9 semester hours and additional departmental requirements)
- ART 300 Art Survey 3
- ENGL 338 World Literature in Translation I 3
- MUSC 101 Fundamentals of Music 3
- COMM 101 Oral Communication 3
- Sciences (7-8 semester hours and additional departmental requirements)
- BIOL 101 Biological Science 4
- PHSC 101 Earth Science 4
- PHSC 100 Physical Science 4
- Mathematics (3 semester hours and additional departmental requirements)
- MATH 116 Introduction to Mathematical Ideas 3
- Social Sciences (12 semester hours and additional departmental requirements)
- GEOG 101 Elements of Geography 3
- HIST 114 African American History to 1865 or
- HIST 115 African American History Since 1865 3
- HIST 201 United States History to 1865 3
- HIST 202 United States History Since 1865 3
- PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
- Emerging Issues (3 semester hours)
- COSC 110 Computer Literacy and Applications 3
- Institutional Requirements (6 semester hours and additional departmental requirements)
- FRSE 101 Freshman Seminar 3
- HEED 102 Life and Health 3
Note: The department reserves the right to specify suitable general education courses, in keeping with COMAR, for its majors.
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