Apr 18, 2024

2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin

Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)

Program: B.S.Ed.
Department of Educational Studies
College of Education and Public Policy

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The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

Becoming more caring, humane and functional citizens in a global, multicultural, democratic society
Improving the human condition by creating positive learning environments
Becoming change agents by demonstrating reflective professional practice
Solving client problems through clear, creative analyses
Assessing client performance, creating and executing effective teaching, counseling, and educational leadership by utilizing a variety of methodologies reflecting current related research
Utilizing interdisciplinary scholarship, demonstrating technology and critical literacies, and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.

The B.S.Ed. in elementary education is intended to prepare students for successful careers as teachers of children in elementary generalist (K-6) classroom settings. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, you are eligible to apply for an Indiana teaching license.

To earn the B.S.Ed. in elementary education, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (Regulations ) and the College of Education and Public Policy.

IPFW General Education Requirements: Credits 33

General Education Requirements

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills

Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing

4. Scientific Ways of Knowing

5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

EDUC H340 - Education and American Culture Cr. 2-3.
One of the following:
ANTH E105 - Culture and Society Cr. 3.
ANTH L200 - Language and Culture Cr. 3.
LING L103 - Introduction to the Study of Language Cr. 3.
POLS Y103 - Introduction to American Politics Cr. 3.
PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology Cr. 3.
SOC S161 - Principles of Sociology Cr. 3.

6. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

HIST H105 - American History I Cr. 3.

7. Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing

(at least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses) (Suggest Creative Writing or LING L360)

Category C: Capstone

8. Capstone Experience

(at least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses)

Additional Educational Studies Requirements (20)

FINA T255 - Crafts and Design Cr. 3.
ENG L390 - Children’s Literature Cr. 3.
MA 10200 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Cr. 3.
MA 10300 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III Cr. 3.
HIST H232 - The World in the 20th Century Cr. 3.
MUS Z241 - Introduction to Music Fundamentals Cr. 2.
PHYS 21000 - The Nature of Physical Science I Cr. 3.

Specialty Area

Concentrations, Dual Licenses, or IPFW Minors

Elementary Education students are required to complete one of the following specialty areas to fulfill the Specialty Area requirements:

a Concentration (a set of courses in exceptional needs, language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies that does not directly lead to licensure)
a Dual License program (a set of courses in combination with a major in elementary education that will also lead to licensure in Early Childhood, English as a New Language, or Exceptional Needs-Mild Intervention)
an IPFW Minor (You may complete one of the following university minors: Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Folklore, French, French Teaching, Geology, German, German Teaching, History, Human Services, Journalism, Linguistics, Mathematics, Media Production, Exceptional Needs-Mild, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Professional Writing, Psychology, Public Affairs, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Spanish Teaching, and Theatre. Minors do not lead directly to licensure. See Undergraduate Bulletin Part 4 for specific course requirements for each minor.)

Note: Some of the courses listed below may be counted in the elementary degree as well as the subject area. However, some subjects will require more than the 120 credits required for a degree in elementary education.

Concentrations

Exceptional Needs: Credits 9

Language Arts: Credits 15

ENG W233 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
ENG L390 - Children’s Literature Cr. 3.
One of the following three courses: 3 credits
ENG L101 - Ancient And Medieval World Literature Cr. 3.
ENG L102 - Modern World Literature Cr. 3.
300-400 level Minority Literature Cr. 3.
One of the following two courses: 3 credits
ENG W103 - Introductory Creative Writing Cr. 3.
ENG W203 - Creative Writing Cr. 3.
One of the following three courses: 3 credits
ENG G205 - Introduction to the English Language Cr. 3.
ENG G206 - Introduction to the Study of Grammar Cr. 3.
LING L103 - Introduction to the Study of Language Cr. 3.

Mathematics: Credits 15

MA 10100 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Cr. 3.
MA 10200 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Cr. 3.
MA 10300 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III Cr. 3.
EDUC N443 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics Problem Solving Cr. 3.
One of the following two courses:
MA 15300 - College Algebra Cr. 3.
MA 14000 - Practical Quantitative Reasoning Cr. 3.

Science: Credits 14

BIOL 10000 - Introduction to the Biological World Cr. 3.
BIOL 10001 - Introduction to the Biological World Laboratory Cr. 1.
GEOG G107 - Physical Systems of the Environment Cr. 3.
GEOL L100 - General Geology Laboratory Cr. 1-2.
PHYS 21000 - The Nature of Physical Science I Cr. 3.
One of the following:
BIOL 34900 - Environmental Science Cr. 3.
CHM 11100 - General Chemistry Cr. 3.
GEOL G121 - Meteorites and Planets Cr. 3.

Social Studies: Credits 18

HIST H105 - American History I Cr. 3.
HIST H106 - American History II Cr. 3.
HIST H232 - The World in the 20th Century Cr. 3.
POLS Y103 - Introduction to American Politics Cr. 3.
HIST Elective 300-400 level Cr. 3
POLS Elective 300-400 level Cr. 3

Dual Licenses

Early Childhood: Credits 18

English as a New Language: Credits 18

LING L103 - Introduction to the Study of Language Cr. 3.
ENG G302 - Structure of Modern English (TESOL) Cr. 3.
ENG G432 - Second Language Acquisition Cr. 3.
LING L321 - Methods and Materials for TESOL I Cr. 3.
LING L322 - Methods and Materials for TESOL II Cr. 3.
LING L360 - Language in Society Cr. 3.

Exceptional Needs-Mild Intervention: Credits 18

IPFW Minor: variable credits

You may complete one of the following university minors:

Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Folklore, French, French Teaching, Geology, German, German Teaching, History, Human Services, Journalism, Linguistics, Mathematics, Media Production, Exceptional Needs-Mild, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Professional Writing, Psychology, Public Affairs, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Spanish Teaching, and Theatre.

Minors do not lead directly to licensure. See Undergraduate Bulletin Colleges for specific course requirements for each minor.

Education Requirements: Credits 61

Preprofessional Education Requirements: Credits 15

Prior to being admitted to the Block 1: Professional Education program you must complete the following initial requirements:

Pearson Basic Skills Assessment or Alternative Measure (see your advisor for approved alternatives)
EDUC F200 - Examining Self as a Teacher Cr. 3.
EDUC P250 - General Educational Psychology Cr. 1-4.
C: EDUC M101
EDUC M101 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0.
Credits: 0 (C: EDUC P250 )
EDUC Q200 - Introduction to Scientific Inquiry Cr. 1-3.
EDUC W200 - Using Computers for Education Cr. 1-3.
Credits 3

Block 1: Professional Education: Credits 9

EDUC E369 - Culturally Relevant, Multilingual Literacy Education For Elementary Educators Cr. 3. (C: EDUC P315 and EDUC M301 )
EDUC K305 - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Elementary School Cr. 3.
EDUC P315 - Child Development Cr. 3. (C: EDUC E369 and EDUC M301 )
EDUC M301 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.

Additional Required Courses: Credits 9

These courses may be taken any time after completion of their prerequisites and before Student Teaching.

EDUC M323 - The Teaching of Music in the Elementary Schools Cr. 2.
EDUC M333 - Art Experiences for the Elementary Teacher Cr. 2.
Free Elective: (if necessary to reach 120 credits) Cr. 0-6.

Block 2: Professional Education (P: Block 1): Credits 9

EDUC E337 - Classroom Learning Environments Cr. 3.
EDUC E370 - Language Arts & Reading I Cr. 3.
EDUC P375 - Classroom and Community Leadership Cr. 3.
EDUC M301 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.

Block 3: Professional Education (P: Block 2): Credits 12

EDUC E325 - Social Studies in the Elementary Schools Cr. 3.
EDUC E328 - Science in the Elementary Schools Cr. 3.
EDUC E371 - Language Arts and Reading II Cr. 3.
EDUC N343 - Mathematics in the Elementary School Cr. 3.
EDUC M401 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr.0-3.

Student Teaching: Credits 12

One of the following options must be completed:

EDUC M425 - Student Teaching: Elementary Cr. 1-16. Credits: 12 or
EDUC M425 Student Teaching: Elementary and EDUC M470 , SPED/ECE Practicum Credits: 9/3 or
EDUC M425 Student Teaching: Elementary and LING L470 , ENL Practicum Credits: 9/3
EDUC M401 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr.0-3.

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