Inclusive Elementary Education Major Requirements
The education sequence, normally begun in the first year, includes foundation courses, pedagogical courses in which students study the art and science of teaching and learning, and in-school field experiences culminating in student teaching during the fall or spring semester of the senior year.
Foundational Coursework
Pedagogical Coursework
Clinical Core
| EDUC 331 | Methods of Teaching Childhood I | 3 |
| EDUC 332 | Methods of Teaching Childhood II | 3 |
| EDUC 376 | Behavior Support for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 377 | The IEP and Assessment of Students with Disabilities | 2 |
| EDUC 379 | Methods for Teaching Special Education | 3 |
Clinical Experience (Mini-Practicum):
| EDUC 390 | Multicultural/Alternative Education Experience | 3 |
| EDUC 391 | Special Education Mini-Practicum | 3 |
Field Practica
| EDUC 480 | Interdisciplinary Reflective Seminar | 2 |
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| EDUC 481 | Student Teaching: Childhood (grades 1-6) | 6 |
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| EDUC 482 | Student Teaching: Childhood (grades 1-6) | 6 |
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| EDUC 487 | Student Teaching: Students w/ Disabilities (grades 1-6) | 6 |
Student Review Process
Due to the demanding nature of elementary school teaching, the IEE major requires a 3.0 GPA from its students. Students will be required to pass a sophomore grade review after the midway point of their sophomore year, and a junior review portfolio at the midway point of their junior year in order to pass on to student teaching and licensure.
Policy regarding Inclusive Elementary Education majors who cannot student teach
IEE students who have reached their junior or senior year and cannot student teach either because they do not meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, or another issue arises, will substitute student teaching with an internship that is designed by the student and their departmental advisor. This allows the students to still complete their degree, but will not be recommended for teaching certification.
Content Core
In addition, students must take classes of their choice in the following departments:
- Two (2) ENGL Courses
- Two (2) MATH Courses
- Two (2) Social Studies (ANTH, ENSS, HIST, POSC, RELS) Courses
- Two (2) Science Courses (BIOL, GEO, CHEM, PHYS, ENSS)
- Two (2) Additional Courses in Liberal Arts
Field Experience Requirements
Students will complete at least 250 hours of field experience integrated into education coursework prior to student teaching.