SCHOOL OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION GOALS After completing the Elementary Program, the candidate will be able to: 1. Identify, illustrate, and utilize sound principles of teaching. 2. Exhibit a depth of knowledge in communications in the behavioral aspects of man and society, world cultures, social issues and trends, scientific discovery, creative arts, and appreciation of the arts. 3. Demonstrate humanistic qualities of empathy, flexibility, and individual concern toward all students in clarifying their values. 4. Interpret data about students social, emotional, intellectual, and cultural environments. 5. Utilize current trends in developing the learning environment conducive to self-discipline. 6. Practice professional ethics. 7. Develop objectives in all areas of the curriculum. Majors: PROGRAMS OF STUDY B.S.Ed. Elementary Education Early Childhood Education Option GENERAL INFORMATION Students completing approved programs must make a passing score on examinations required by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Recommendations for the teaching certificate are made to the Certification Section by the University and certification is then granted by the State Board of Education.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OPTION GENERAL EDUCATION Courses that are required are in bold face. Courses that are recommended are in italics. REQUIRED HOURS... 43-44 Composition... 6 ENGL 1113 English Composition I ENGL 1213 English Composition II Mathematics... 3 MATH 1503 Algebra for Elementary Teachers OR MATH 1513 College Algebra Computer Applications... 2 COMSC 1022 Computers & Information Access Natural Sciences... 8 BIOL 1004 Biological Concepts (Required) SCI 1514 Concepts of Physical Science ASTRO 1904 Astronomy GEOL 1934 Physical Geology CHEM 1004 General Chemistry or higher numbered chemistry course Humanities and Fine Arts... 6 ART 1223 Art Survey LIT 2413 Introduction to Literature MUSIC 1013 Introduction to Music I PHILO 1453 Introduction to Philosophy COMM 1313 Intro to Public Speaking U.S. History & Government... 6 HIST 1063 U.S. History POLSC 1103 American Government & Politics Economic & International Studies... 6 HIST 1033 World History GEOG 1103 World Cultural Geography ECONO 2263 Intro to Macroeconomics OR ECONO 2363 Intro to Microeconomics Behavioral, Social, and Cultural Studies... 6-7 PSYCH 1003 General Psychology SOCIO 1003 Introduction to Sociology 4 World Languages TECH 1123 Technology and Society KINES 1133 Wellness Concepts & Exercise Appl ADDITIONAL HOURS TO COMPLETE OKLAHOMA 4x12 REQUIREMENT Mathematics... 9 Suggested: MATH 1433 Struct Concepts in Arithmetic MATH 1443 Struct Concepts in Math MATH 2133 Geometry for Elem Tchrs Early Childhood Education Option Code No. 703 Required Courses... 36 ECED 4163 Perceptual Dev Infants/Toddlers ECED 4423 Play Methods & Materials ECED 4463 The Expressive Arts ECED 4483 Exploring the Child's World ECED 4533 Guidance for the Preschool Child ECED 4533L Guid for the Preschool Child Lab ECED 4612 Practicum in Early Childhood ECED ELEM 4222 Phonics and Penmanship ELEM 4463 Children s Literature KINES 3393 Nutrition for Children RDNG 3423 Teaching Reading I RDNG 3432 Teaching Reading II 4612L Practicum in Early Childhood Lab RDNG 4443 Diagnostic Prac in Teaching Reading PSYCH 4533 Language Development Professional Education Requirements... 33 Foreign Language Proficiency (Required) College level course or 2 years of C or better of the same language in high school Certificate/Foundations Courses EDUC 2113 Foundations of Education ***SPCED 3132 Exceptional Children ***EDPSY 3413 Child Psychology Pre-Professional Semester EDPSY 3653 Educational Psychology ELEM 4613 Educationall Tests and Measurements (Elem) ELEM 4833 Principles of Teaching Elementary LIBED 3423 Media & Technology Professional Semester EDUC 3321 Multicultural/Special Populations EDUC 4021 Contemporary Issues in Education EDUC 4041 Classroom Management ELEM 4665 Student Teaching in the Elem School ELEM 4765 Student Teaching in the Elem School Electives to bring total to... 125 *** SDE Guidelines and Procedures Handbook for Certification, page 3, and OK Regents for Higher Education Rule 11-2-24 state that courses classified as professional teacher education must be acquired from a four year accredited program. Natural Sciences... 4 Suggested: GEOL 1934 Physical Geology Students majoring in early childhood, elementary, and special education are required to successfully complete a minimum of 12 semester hours in each of the academic core areas. These courses may be taken at a community college or university (OSRHE Policy 3.21.4). FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Ruth Boyd Department of Education Phone: (580) 774-3143 E-mail: ruth.boyd@swosu.edu REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO GRADUATION Minimum credit hours for graduation... 125 Minimum credit hours in the liberal arts & sciences... 55 Minimum credit hours in upper-division (3000/4000 courses)... 40 Minimum credit hours (3000/4000 courses) in major completed at SWOSU... 8 Minimum credit hours at SWOSU (15 of the last 30)... 30 Minimum Grade Point Average in all coursework... 2.50
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OPTION(CODE 703) Suggested Course Sequence FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR 1001 Freshman Orient*... 1 1103 Amer Govt & Pol... 3 1033 World History... 3 2413 Intro to Lit... 3 1003 Gen Psych... 3 1103 World Cult Geog... 3 1443 Struct Conc Math... 3 3132 Excep Child****... 2 1022 Comp/Info Access... 2 1213 English Comp II... 3 2113 Found of Educ... 3 3393 Nutrition for Children... 3 1063 U. S. History... 3 1513 College Algebra OR 4423 Play Methods & Mat... 3 3423 Tch Reading I (1)... 3 1113 English Comp I... 3 1503 Algebra Elem Tchr... 3 1004 Biological Concepts... 4 3423 Media & Technology... 3 1313 Intro to Public Spk... 3 1514 Concepts Phys Science English Proficiency Exam** 4533 Language Develop... 3 OR 1904 Astronomy OR 1004 Gen Chem... 4 Total:... 15 Total:... 16 Total:... 16 Total:... 17 THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR 1433 Struc Concepts Arith... 3 2133 Geom Elem Tchrs... 3 1934 Physical Geology... 4 3321 Multicul/Spec Pop... 1 3413 Child Psychology****... 3 4163 Perceptual Develop... 3 3653 Educ Psych... 3 4021 Contemporary Issues... 1 3432 Tchng Reading II (2)... 2 4443 Diag Practices (3)... 3 4612 Pract Early Child***... 2 4041 Classrm Mngmt... 1 4222 Phonics & Penmshp... 2 4483 Explore Child's World.. 3 4613 Educ Tests & Meas... 3 4665 Student Tchng Elem... 5 4463 Expressive Arts... 3 4533 Guide Preschool Child.. 3 4833 Prin Tch Elem... 3 4765 Student Tchng Elem... 5 4463 Children's Lit... 3 3 Beh/Soc/Cult Studies... 3-4 Total:... 16 Total:... 18-19 Total:... 15 Total:... 13 Bold lettering designates restricted courses. The numbers 1, 2, and 3 designate the recommended order for taking reading courses. * First time entering Freshmen need to take 1001 Freshman Orientation ** If applicable. See English Proficiency Program under the General Academic Information Section. *** Other Early Childhood courses are prerequisites. **** SDE Guidelines and Procedures Handbook for Certification, page 3, and OK Regents for Higher Education Rule 11-2-24 state that courses classified as professional teacher education must be acquired from a four-year accredited program
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION ELEMENTARY EDUCATION GENERAL EDUCATION Courses that are required are in bold face. Courses that are recommended are in italics. REQUIRED HOURS... 43-44 Composition... 6 ENGL 1113 English Composition I ENGL 1213 English Composition II Mathematics... 3 MATH 1503 Algebra for Elementary Teachers OR MATH 1513 College Algebra Computer Applications... 2 COMSC 1022 Computers & Information Access Natural Sciences... 8 BIOL 1004 Biological Concepts (required) SCI 1514 Concepts of Physical Science ASTRO 1904 Astronomy CHEM 1004 General Chemistry or higher numbered chemistry course Humanities and Fine Arts... 6 ART 1223 Art Survey LIT 2413 Introduction to Literature MUSIC 1013 Introduction to Music I PHILO 1453 Introduction to Philosophy COMM 1313 Intro to Public Speaking U.S. History & Government... 6 HIST 1063 U.S. History POLSC 1103 American Government & Politics Economic & International Studies... 6 HIST 1033 World History GEOG 1103 World Cultural Geography ECONO 2263 Intro to Macroeconomics OR ECONO 2363 Intro to Microeconomics Behavioral, Social, and Cultural Studies... 6-7 PSYCH 1003 General Psychology SOCIO 1003 Introduction to Sociology 4 World Languages TECH 1123 Technology and Society KINES 1133 Wellness Concepts & Exercise Appl ATTITIONAL HOURS TO COMPLETE OKLAHOMA 4x12 REQUIREMENT Mathematics... 9 Suggested: MATH 2133 Geometry for Elem Tchrs MATH 1433 Struct Concepts in Arithmetic MATH 1443 Struct Concepts in Math Natural Sciences... 4 Suggested: GEOL 1934 Physical Geology Students majoring in early childhood, elementary, and special education are required to successfully complete a minimum of 12 semester hours in each of the academic core areas. These courses may be taken at a community college or university (OSRHE Policy 3.21.4). FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Ruth Boyd Department of Education Phone: (580) 774-3143 E-mail: ruth.boyd@swosu.edu Elementary Education Major Code No. 700 Required Courses... 30 ART 4452 CMM Elementary School Art ELEM 3453 Language Arts in the Elem School ELEM 3513 CMM Mathematics for Elem Teachers ELEM 3522 CMM Social Studies for Elem Teachers ELEM 4222 Phonics and Penmanship ELEM 4352 Teaching Science in Elementary School ELEM 4463 Children's Literature KINES 3393 Nutrition for Children MUSIC 3202 Music Methods for Elem Teachers RDNG 3423 Teaching Reading I RDNG 3432 Teaching Reading II RDNG 4443 Diagnostic Prac in Teaching Reading Professional Education Requirements... 33 Foreign Language Proficiency (Required) College level course or 2 years of C or better of the same language in high school. Certificate/Foundations Courses EDUC 2113 Foundations of Education ***SPCED 3132 Exceptional Children ***EDPSY 3413 Child Psychology Pre-Professional Semester EDPSY 3653 Educational Psychology ELEM 4613 Educational Tests & Measurements (Elem) ELEM 4833 Principles of Teaching Elementary LIBED 3423 Media & Technology Professional Semester EDUC 3321 Multicultural/Special Populations EDUC 4021 Contemporary Issues in Education EDUC 4041 Classroom Management ELEM 4665 Student Teaching in the Elem School ELEM 4765 Student Teaching in the Elem School Electives to bring total to... 120 *** SDE Guidelines and Procedures Handbook for Certification, page 3, and OK Regents for Higher Education Rule 11-2-24 state that courses classified as professional teacher education must be acquired from a four-year accredited program. REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO GRADUATION Minimum credit hours for graduation... 120 Minimum credit hours in the liberal arts & sciences... 55 Minimum credit hours in upper-division (3000/4000 courses)... 40 Minimum credit hours (3000/4000 courses) in major completed at SWOSU... 8 Minimum credit hours at SWOSU (15 of the last 30)... 30 Minimum Grade Point Average in all coursework... 2.50
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (CODE 700) Suggested Course Sequence FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR 1001 Freshman Orient*... 1 1103 Amer Govt & Pol... 3 1033 World History... 3 2413 Intro to Lit... 3 1003 Gen Psych... 3 1103 World Cult Geog... 3 1443 Struct Conc Math... 3 3132 Excep Child***... 2 1022 Comp/Info Access... 2 1213 English Comp II... 3 2113 Found of Educ... 3 3202 Mus Meth/Elem Tchr... 2 1063 U. S. History... 3 1513 College Algebra OR 1004 Biological Concepts... 4 3423 Tch Reading I (1)... 3 1113 English Comp I... 3 1503 Algebra Elem Teach... 3 3 Beh/Soc/Cult Studies... 3 3513 CMM Math Elem... 3 1313 Intro to Public Spk... 3 1514 Concepts Phys Science English Proficiency Exam** 3522 CMM Soc St Elem... 2 OR 1904 Astronomy OR 1004 Gen Chem... 4 Total:... 15 Total... 16 Total:... 16 Total:... 15 THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR 1433 Struct Conc Arith... 3 2133 Geom Elem Tchrs... 3 3423 Media & Tech... 3 3321 Multicul/Spec Pop... 1 3413 Child Psychology***... 3 1934 Physical Geology... 4 3653 Educ Psych... 3 4021 Contemporary Issues... 1 3432 Tchng Reading II (2)... 2 4443 Diag Practices (3)... 3 4352 Tchng Sci Elem Sch... 2 4041 Classrm Mngmt... 1 3453 Lang Arts Elem... 3 4452 CMM Elem Sch Art... 2 4613 Educ Tests & Meas... 3 4665 Student Tchng Elem... 5 3393 Nutrition for Children... 3 4463 Children's Literature... 3 4833 Prin Tch Elem... 3 4765 Student Tchng Elem... 5 4222 Phonics & Penmshp... 2 Total:... 16 Total:... 15 Total:... 14 Total:... 13 Bold lettering designates restricted courses. The numbers 1, 2, and 3 designate the recommended order for taking reading courses. * First time entering Freshmen need to take 1001 Freshman Orientation ** If applicable. See English Proficiency Program under the General Academic Information Section. *** SDE Guidelines and Procedures Handbook for Certification, page 3, and OK Regents for Higher Education Rule 11-2-24 state that courses classified as professional teacher education must be acquired from a four-year accredited program.