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Effective: 2009-2011 Undergraduate Bulletin Revised 3-31-10 ADVISOR Murray State University ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Provisional Classroom Teaching Certification (Grades P-5) Program Guide Sheet Name Last First Middle SSN (last 4 digits) Best way to contact University Studies 41-45 hrs ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATION... 7 hrs ENG 105 Critical Reading,Writing,Inquiry 4 COM 161 Intro. to Public Speaking 3 SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY, METHODOLOGIES, & QUANTITATIVE SKILLS. 10-14 hrs BIO 101 Biological Concepts 4 1 Math Course (MAT 117 or MAT 140) 3-5 1 Course from CHE, GSC, AST, PHY 3-5 WORLD S HISTORICAL, LITERARY, & PHILOSOPHICAL TRADITIONS 6 hrs CIV 202 World Civ. & Cultures II 3 HUM 211 Humanities: Mod World 202 3 GLOBAL AWARENESS, CULTURAL DIVERSITY, & THE WORLD S ARTISTIC TRADITION.. 3 hrs GSC 110 World Geography 3 SOCIAL AND SELF-AWARENESS AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP. 6 hrs SOC 133 or PSY 180 3 HIS 221 HIS 222 3 UNIVERSITY STUDIES APPROVED ELECTIVES.. 9 hrs EDU 103 Issues & Prac in Am Ed 3 E CSC 199 Intro to Info Technology 3 T EDP 260 Psych. of Human Deve. 3 E T Technology intensive course Professional Education 28 hrs. EDU 099 Transitions EDU 303 Strategies of Teaching 3 E SED 300 Educating Students w/disabilities 3 E EDU 403 Structures/Foundations of Ed 2* EDU 405 Eval. & Measurement in Ed 2* ELE 421 Student Teaching in Elem P-5 14* w EDU 422 Student Teaching Seminar 3* W Writing intensive course * Admission to teacher education required. 1 E These co-requisites should be taken concurrently: ELE 305, REA 306, ELE 307 ELE 401, ELE 402, EDU 404 Elementary Education 28 hrs. ELE 305 Children s Literature 3 REA 306 Teaching Reading Elem P-5 3 ELE 307 Teaching Lang Arts Elem P-5 3 ELE 390 Intro to Kindergarten 3 REA 412 Practicum in Reading Inst. P-5 3* EDU 400 Practicum in Teaching Math. P-5 3* ELE 304 Teaching Math Elem P-5 3 ELE 401 Teaching Social Studies Elem P-5 3 ELE 402 Teaching Science Elem P-5 3* EDU 404 Teaching Environmental Ed 1* * Admission to teacher education required. Related Education Courses 16 hrs. ELE 311 Health, Wellness, Movement 3 MAT 115 Math for Middle/Elem Tchrs I 3 MAT 215 Math for Middle/Elem Tchrs II 3 MUS 200 Public School Music I 2 MUS 300 Public School Music II 2 ART 343 Art Mtrls/Techniques for Class 3 Academic Emphasis 12-16 hrs (4 courses) E Education course-after completing 60 credit hours, students may only take up to 12 hours of professional education courses before being admitted to teacher education. At least 125 hours are needed for graduation. The total hours may vary dependent upon selection of: Courses to meet Academic Emphasis requirements. Science/Mathematics course hours NOTE: CLEP exams are available for some courses. Signature of Student/Date Signature of Advisor/Date

Elementary Education (P-5) ACADEMIC EMPHASIS AREAS Students must complete one area of academic emphasis by completing one set of required courses listed below. The courses included within each content area were identified in consultation with the various academic disciplines. A MINIMUM OF 12 HOURS IS TO BE COMPLETED IN THE SELECTED ACADEMIC EMPHASIS AREA. COURSES MAY NOT REPLICATE THOSE TAKEN TO MEET UNIVERSITY STUDIES REQUIREMENTS. ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS: ENG 204, ENG 214, ENG 310, and one literature course from the following courses: ENG 201, ENG 213 or ENG 243. MATHEMATICS: MAT 140 or MAT 145, MAT 135, MAT 305, and CSC 101 FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES: THD 220, ENG 201, HUM 212, and PHI 202 SCIENCE: BIO 216 and CHE 105 are required. Choose two GSC, AST, PHY courses not used to meet university studies requirements. These two choices should have different prefixes. SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL STUDIES: ECO 140, HIS 446 and two of the following courses not used as a university studies requirement: PSY 180, HIS 221, HIS 222, POL 140. If HIS 446 is not available during the required semester, HIS 434, HIS 441, HIS 442, or another 400 level course may be substituted with advisor approval. MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: Choose one English/communications course: ENG 204, ENG 214, ENG 310, ENG 328 Choose one social/behavioral/humanities course: ECO 140, HIS 446, THD 220, THD 104, ENG 201, HUM 212, PHI 202 Choose one math course not used as a university studies requirement: MAT 135, MAT 140, MAT 145, MAT 250 Choose one science course not used as a university studies requirement: AST 115, BIO 116, CHE 101, CHE 105, GSC 101, GSC 199 FOREIGN LANGUAGE: French: FRE 101 (3), FRE 102 (3), FRE 201 (3), FRE 202 (3), FRE 301 (3), FRE 331 (3) or appropriate courses as determined by placement examination. German: GER 101 (3), GER 102 (3), GER 201 (3), GER 202 (3), GER 301 (3), GER 331 (3) or appropriate courses as determined by placement examination. Spanish: SPA 101 (3), SPA 102 (3), SPA 201 (3), SPA 202 (3), SPA 301 (3), SPA 302 (3) or appropriate courses as determined by placement examination. Note: Students considering middle school extensions should consult their advisors to select appropriate courses.

Program Requirements Continuous assessment procedures will be used to document and systematically monitor student progress through the education program in order to determine the degree to which students have internalized and can demonstrate proficiency in the Kentucky Teacher Standards. The eligibility portfolio will be assessed during the student teaching semester. Check Points are designed to facilitate student progress through the education program, provide students with information for completion of the portfolio at designated stages and serve as a means for making recommendations for improvement or remediation when needed, to be reviewed at the next check point. Grade Point Average Student s grade point averages are assessed at three checkpoints: a) admission to teacher education- 2.45 GPA overall (see requirements on p. 3) b) admission to student teaching 2.45 GPA overall, 2.45 GPA academic specialization, and 2.45 GPA in professional coursework c) exit from program 2.45 GPA overall PRAXIS and PLT Examinations To earn a TC-1 Letter of Certification, students must successfully complete two national exams demonstrating their content and pedagogical knowledge. a) Praxis Test 1- Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (#0014) - Score > 148 b) Praxis Test 2: Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-6 (#0522) Score > 161 NOTE: Teacher certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please refer to the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) website at www.kyepsb.net for current requirements or contact Ms. Rice at 502-564-4606 or toll free 888-598-7667. Student Teaching Placements All placements for student teaching are made the semester prior to the professional semester. Only students fully admitted to Teacher Education will be considered for placement. (See the Office of Teacher Education Services, 2101 Alexander Hall for admission forms and requirements.) Technology Competency (KY Teacher Standard VI) Certification requires demonstration of computer competency to meet Kentucky Teacher Standard 6. All teacher education students in P-5, 5-9, 8-12, or P-12 programs must demonstrate computer literacy prior to approval for student teaching and may do so through one of the plans described below: a) Plan 1: Pass the CSC 199 Challenge Exam: Introduction to Information Technology administered jointly by the College of Education and the College of Business and Public Affairs. Contact the College of Business and Public Affairs for procedural information. b) Plan 2: Successful completion, with grade of C or better, of CSC 199 (03 credit hours) or equivalent. IMPORTANT: Upon completion of 60 undergraduate credit hours (junior status), students enrolled or desiring enrollment in education coursework beyond 12 hours credit must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION AND STUDENT TEACHING AT MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY Rev. (8/19/08) Teacher Education 1. In order to be admitted to teacher education, students must provide evidence of meeting the general academic proficiency (GAP) as follows: A) Provide Teacher Education Services with scores of test(s) to measure general academic proficiency. A person shall not be permitted to apply for admission to the Teacher Education program without first providing evidence of meeting the general academic proficiency (GAP) test requirement through any one of the following tests:* (1) ACT: (American College Test) - a minimum composite score of 21; or (2) PPST: (Pre-professional Skills Test) or the computerized version, with established minimum scores as follows: Math (173), Reading (173), and Writing (172)*; or (3) GRE: (Graduate Record Exam) - a minimum passing score of 400 in two areas (quantitative and verbal) and writing assessment as required by the institution; or (4) SAT: (Scholastic Aptitude Test) - SAT I (old) the minimum score of 990 and required writing assessment or SAT (new) the minimum score of 1470 which comprises reading, mathematics & writing. *In order to be eligible to take the PPST, a student must have obtained a composite score of 19 on the ACT. Absent extenuating circumstances approved by Teacher Education in writing, a student may attempt to obtain the passing score on each section (Reading, Writing, or Mathematics) a maximum of three (3) times. B) Have earned an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.45 on a 4.0 scale at the point of admission. This 2.45 minimum GPA remains a requirement throughout the teacher certification program. C) Have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours with a minimum 2.45 GPA to include the following coursework: (1) ENG 105 with a B or higher, (2) MAT 117 (or higher level math) with a C or higher, (3) COM 161 or HON 165 with a C or higher, (4) EDU 103 with a C or higher 2. An interview with major academic advisor or chair (or advisor may opt to write a letter of recommendation in lieu of an interview). 3. Complete a review of the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel and a Declaration of Eligibility (pink sheet) signed by the candidate affirming a commitment to upholding the code and acknowledging awareness of information required for state certification. If answers given on the Declaration of Eligibility change during the time of participation in the teacher education program, the Director of Teacher Education Services must be notified immediately. 4. Have supplied TES with any other required information. When all the above requirements have been met, the formal application (green sheet) can be submitted, accompanied by all required documentation. This includes an official score report for the general academic proficiency test requirement and a transcript showing all college work to date. Admission will only be granted following a successful review by the Admission to Teacher Education Committee of your college. NOTE: Students who have not been admitted to Teacher Education will not be eligible to enroll in specific upper level courses.

Student Teaching In order to be admitted to student teaching, students must: 1) Have been granted admission to the Teacher Education Program; 2) File a formal application in the Office of Teacher Education Services two semesters prior to the term in which student teaching is desired. (Applications are distributed at scheduled student teaching orientations only.); 3) Have minimum 2.45 GPA s in major, areas, professional education, and overall; 4) Have demonstrated teaching ability in field and clinical situations; and 5) Have been successfully reviewed by the Admission to Teacher Education Committee of their college; In order to begin student teaching, students must: 1) Have senior, irregular, or graduate status and have completed all major courses and specialty areas; 2) Have been admitted to Teacher Education prior to the student teaching interview; Have completed all required professional teacher education courses with a minimum 2.45 GPA; 4) File a valid and current medical examination, which includes a TB test (to begin student teaching within six months of exam); 5) Obtain a criminal records check; 6) Maintain a minimum 2.45 in major(s) or area; and 7) Have supplied TES with any other required information (transcripts, course substitution forms, etc.) General Requirements for Kentucky Certification Any person who wishes to be recommended by MSU for an initial Kentucky teaching certificate must have: 1) Successfully completed an approved teacher education program including student teaching; 2) Filed an application for certification (TC-1) with Teacher Education Services at MSU; 3) Obtained at least minimal scores required on PRAXIS specialty area tests and the appropriate Principles of Learning and Teaching Test (PLT); 4) Completed all applicable computer literacy and applications requirements (program depending); and 5) Earned a bachelor s degree. In addition, in Kentucky, full certification requires the completion of the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program. To be recommended for certification in other states, all Kentucky requirements must be met. NOTE: Requirements for teacher certification are established by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (KEPSB). Students are cautioned that changes in these requirements may occur after publication of the Murray State University Undergraduate Bulletin. For the most current information, students should check with an advisor in one of the departments in the College of Education.

B.S. in ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (P-5) Suggested Course Sequence Below is listed the suggested course sequence for all courses to be taken by elementary school majors throughout all four years of the program. Significant variance from this may result in an extra semester or year of study for the student. Please be sure to check for prerequisites when scheduling. Please note that CLEP exams are available for some courses. FRESHMAN CSC 199: Intro to Info Technology 3 EDU 099 Freshman Orientation 1 EDU 103 Iss/Prac in American Ed 3 MAT 117 or MAT 140 3-4 SOC 133 or PSY 180 3 One AST, CHE, GSC, or PHY Course 4-5 Total 17-19 ENG 105 Critical Rdg, Writing, Inquiry 4 BIO 101 Biological Concepts 4 COM 161 Intro to Public Speaking 3 EDP 260 Psych of Human Dev 3 HIS 221 or HIS 222 3 Total 17 SOPHOMORE CIV 202 World Civ. & Cultures II 3 MAT 115 Math Middle and Elem I 3 MUS 200 Public School Music I 2 GSC 110 World Geography 3 Total 14-15 ART 343 Art Materials/ Tech for Class 3 EDU 303 Strategies of Teaching 3 HUM 211 West Humanities Traditions 3 MAT 215 Math-Mid/ELEM Teachers II 3 Total 16-17 JUNIOR ELE 305 Children s Literature 3 REA 306 Teaching Reading Elem P-5 3 ELE 307 Teaching Lang Arts Elem P-5 3 MUS 300 Public School Music II 2 SED 300 Educ. Students w/disabilities 3 Total 17-18 EDU 403 Structures/Found of Ed 2 EDU 405 Eval. & Measurement in Educ. 2 ELE 304 Teaching Math Elem P-5 3 ELE 311 Health, Wellness, & Movement 3 ELE 390 Intro Kndgrtn/Primary Sch 3 Total 16-17 SENIOR EDU 400 Practicum in Math Instr. 3 ELE 401 Teaching Soc Studies Elem P-5 3 ELE 402 Teaching Science P-5 3 EDU 404 Tchng Environmental Ed 1 REA 412 Practicum in Reading Instr P-5 3 Total 13 ELE 421 Student Teaching Elem P-5 14 EDU 422 Student Teaching Seminar 3 Total 17 Shading indicates that classes should be taken together during the same semester.