B.S. in Elementary Education

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1 DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP) B.S. in Elementary Education Overview & Purpose: Preparing World-Class Teachers for an Interdependent World The 120-credit Bachelor of Science program in Elementary Education consists of a curriculum that meets state and professional standards and prepares candidates for certification as elementary teachers. The program is grounded in cutting-edge empirical research and best practices for addressing the educational needs of underserved children and youth, especially African American and other children of color in urban and other diverse settings. Core components of the program include: (a) an interdisciplinary approach that highlights human development sciences and an asset-focused approach to teaching culturally and linguistically diverse children; (b) an emphasis on Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM) content and pedagogy; and (c) international academic and field-based experiences. ***Important Note: Students who declare Elementary Education as a major are considered Pre- Elementary Education Majors until program prerequisites are met and the Supplemental Application has been completed and approved.*** Program Prerequisite EDUC 100 Orientation and Pre-Professional Seminar 1 credit Core Courses Foundations of Education 5 credits EDUC 120 International Education for Contemporary Societies 2 credits EDUC 219 Schooling for Diverse Populations in American Society 3 credits Developmental Science 9 credits HUDV 114 Growth & Development in Children & Adolescents 3 credits EDUC 212 Educational Psychology: Learning & African American Learners 3 credits EDUC 221 Talent Development Model of Schooling 3 credits ***Students with transfer or advanced placement credit should see Advisor.*** rev1/23/14

2 B.S. in Elementary Education Professional Education Courses STEM 20 credits MATH 020 Fundamental Concepts of Math for Education I 3 credits MATH 021 Fundamental Concepts of Math for Education II 3 credits EDUC 223 Instructional Technology for the 21 st Century 3 credits EDUC 225 Earth Science and Elementary Science Practices (and Lab) 3 credits EDUC 314 Principles of Teaching Math and Science in 4 credits Urban Classrooms - I (Gr 1-3) EDUC 315 Principles of Teaching Math and Science in 4 credits Urban Classrooms II (Gr. 4-6) Literacy 12 credits EDUC 218 Foundations & Processes of Reading Acquisition 3 credits EDUC 321 Literature & Writing in Urban Elementary Schools 3 credits EDUC 322 Teaching Language Arts & Social Studies in Urban 3 credits Elementary Schools EDUC 323 Literacy Assessment and Instructional Frameworks in 3 credits Urban Elementary Schools Other Elementary Curricula 4 credits EDUC 324 Teaching Arts, Health and PE in Urban Elem. Schools 4 credits Instructional Support & Practice Diverse Learners & Families 9 credits EDUC 220 Learners with Diverse Cognitive, Behavior, & Language 3 credits Characteristics EDUC 222 Engaging Urban Parents, Families and Communities 3 credits EDUC 316 Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners 3 credits ***Students with transfer or advanced placement credit should see Advisor.*** 2

3 B.S. in Elementary Education Research & Evaluation 9 credits EDUC 312 Introduction to Assessment & Measurement 3 credits EDUC 412 Research Foundations & Methods for Classroom Teachers 3 credits EDUC 420 Interdisciplinary Research in STEM 3 credits Internships 18 credits EDUC 450 Internship & Classroom Management Seminar 9 credits EDUC 480 International Internship & Special Topics Seminar 9 credits Total Professional Education Credits: 87 ***Students with transfer or advanced placement credit should see Advisor.*** 3

4 DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP) B.S. in Elementary Education ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Candidates should submit the supplemental application after meeting the requirements below. In order to be granted full admission into the Elementary Education Program, candidates must: declare Elementary Education as a major (University Registrar), have completed the Orientation & Pre-Professional Seminar Course or equivalent competency, provide proof of passing Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test in Reading, Writing and Mathematics (or equivalents) as required by the Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) in the District of Columbia, attach a current unofficial transcript to the application, have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above, have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above in the major, have at least a C or above in all education courses, and submit a completed application (including Personal Statement and Test Scores) to the Office of Teacher Education by April 1 st for Fall admission and October 1 st for Spring admission. Before being admitted to the Elementary Education Program, candidates must acknowledge that: an interview is required for admission (usually completed during the first day of the Reading Period), a second interview is required before beginning the internship (usually completed during the first day of the Reading Period), an unpaid full-time teaching internship (i.e. student teaching) is required [typically completed during the final year], and passing marks on OSSE test requirements for teacher certification, such as Praxis II (Content) and Principles of Learning and Teaching, are required for internship course completion and graduation clearance. 4

5 B.S. in Elementary Education FRESHMAN YEAR FALL (16 Crs.) SPRING (14 Crs.) ENGL 002 Freshman Composition 3 Crs ENGL 003 Freshman Composition 3 Crs MATH College Algebra I (See 3 Crs MATH 021 a Fundamental Concepts of 3 Crs 006 a Advisor if Exempt) Math for Education II COMC 101 Principles of Speech 3 Crs SCIENCE Life/Physical Science (See 3 Crs ELECTIVE b Advisor Regarding Options) SCIENCE Life/Physical Science (See 3 Crs HIST 005 Introduction to Black 3 Crs ELECTIVE b Advisor Regarding Options) Diaspora HIST 101 World Geography 3 Crs EDUC 120 International Education for 2 Crs EDUC 100 Orientation & Pre- 1 Cr Contemporary Societies Professional Seminar SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL (15 Crs.) SPRING (18 Crs.) HUDV 114 Growth & Development in 3 Crs EDUC 220 Learners with Diverse 3 Crs Child. & Adolescents Cognitive, Behavior, & Language Characteristics EDUC 212 Educational Psych: Learning & African Amer. Learners 3 Crs EDUC 221 Talent Development Model of Schooling 3 Crs MAT 020 a EDUC 218 EDUC 219 EDUC 312 EDUC 314 EDUC 315 EDUC 316 SPAN 001 d EDUC 412 EDUC 450 Fundamental Concepts of Math for Education I Foundations & Processes of Reading Acquisition Schooling for Diverse Populations in American Society FALL (17 Crs.) Introduction to Assessment & Measurement Principles of Teaching Math & Sci in Urban Classrooms I (Gr. 1-3) Principles of Teaching Math & Sci in Urban Classrooms II (Gr. 4-6) Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners Spanish I or other World Lang. I FALL (12 Crs.) Research Foundations & Methods for Classroom Teachers Internship & Classroom Management Seminar (Student Teaching) 3 Crs EDUC 222 Engaging Urban Parents, Families, Communities, and School Personnel 3 Crs 3 Crs EDUC 223 Instructional Technology 3 Crs for the 21 st Century 3 Crs EDUC 225 Earth Science and Elem. 3 Crs Science Practices (and Lab) FINE ARTS c Music/Theatre Arts/Art 3 Crs JUNIOR YEAR SPRING (16 Crs.) 3 Crs EDUC 321 Literature & Writing in 3 Crs Urban Elementary Schools 4 Crs EDUC 322 Teaching Language Arts 3 Crs and Social Studies in Urban Elementary Schools 4 Crs EDUC 323 Literacy Assessment & 3 Crs Instructional Frameworks in Urban, Elem. Schools 3 Crs EDUC 324 Teaching Arts, Health and 4 Crs PE in Urban Elem Schools 3 Crs SPAN 002 d Spanish II or other World 3 Crs Lang. II SENIOR YEAR SPRING (12 Crs.) 3 Crs EDUC 420 Interdisciplinary Research 3 Crs in STEM 9 Crs EDUC 480 International Internship & Special Topics Seminar 9 Crs 5

6 a College Algebra I is a pre-requisite for Math 020 and 021. MATH 020 and 021 are required for all students and may be taken in any order. If you are exempt from College Algebra I, then Math 020, Math 021, and an additional STEM elective are required. If you have received advanced placement credit for Math, then no STEM elective is required. b Students are required to earn 3 credits for a life science course and 3 credits for a physical science course. Below are options for candidates seeking elementary education certification: COMP 001 Life Sciences Lec/Lab, COMP 003 Physical Science Lec/Lab, CHEM 001 General & Applied Chemistry, and other courses approved by advisor. c Students should see advisor for Fine Arts course approval. d Students are required to earn 6 credits in one world language. See advisor for advanced placement exemptions. 6