Education Major
Description
Undergraduate students pursuing an Initial Teaching License for Early Childhood and Elementary Authorizations must declare an Early Childhood/Elementary Education major. Those seeking Middle Level and High School (ML/HS) licensure must double major in an approved endorsement area, and Education. Checklists for individual endorsements for licensure are available from the subject area advisor. PSY 140 or 141 is a prerequisite to all Education major coursework.
| Approved Endorsement Area (ML/HS) | Corresponding Major |
| Advanced Math | Math Education (Individualized major only) |
| Biology | Biological Science: General Biology Emphasis |
| Language Arts | English |
| Music | Music Education |
| Physical Education/Health | Health and Human Kinetics |
| Social Studies | History and Social Studies or Social Science |
Add-on endorsements in Reading (ECE/Elementary only) and Basic Math (grades 5-8) are available for those completing one of the licensure programs above. Checklists are available in the Teacher Education Office.
Learning Outcomes
- Candidates plan instruction that supports student progress in learning and is appropriate for the developmental level
- Candidates establish a classroom climate conductive to learning
- Candidates engage students in planned learning activities
- Candidates evaluate, act upon and report student progress in learning
- Candidates exhibit professional behaviors, ethics and values
Courses
Part 1: General Education Core
(See Core Studies Requirements)
Part 2: Education Major
The Education major is for middle school/high school content area licensure and K12 music and physical education licensure.
Must be done in conjunction with an approved content major.
Prerequisite: PSY 140 or 141
45 credits: 36 credits in residence, 36 credits upper division*. Required:
| ED 250 | Introduction to Education (with 30 hours of practicum) | 2 |
| ED 282/3 | Curriculum Planning and the Role of the Teacher (50 hrs of practicum) | 3 |
| ED 334 | Teacher as Manager with Practicum (30 hrs of practicum) | 2 |
| ED 483 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| ED 491 | Student Teaching I | 2 |
| ED 495 | Student Teaching II | 14 |
| EDIM 473 | Instructional Methods and Materials for ML/HS Authorization | 3 |
| EDLIT 373 | Reading and Writing in the Content Area | 3 |
| EDPSY 360 | Exceptional Learners and Multicultural Education | 3 |
| EDPSY 395 | Observation, Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDPSY 420 | Learning Theory | 3 |
| HD 230 | Lifespan Human Development | 3 |
| OR HD 312 | Mid-Child through Adolescent Development | 3 |
| SS 353 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
* Students majoring in Health and Human Kinetics and seeking Physical Education
licensure must take an additional 10 credits of Professional Activities coursework,
selected from HHK 300-309 to complete major requirements.
