BA-BS in Elementary Education 2015-16 USFSM Catalog *Example* Curriculum Progression Ladder Year 1 Freshman Semester 1 (13 credit hours) ENC 1101 Composition I (3) GR (Communication General Education) SLS 1107 Foundations for University Success (1) Mathematics General Education (3) GR Humanities General Education (3) GR EDF 2005 Introduction to Teaching Profession (3) PR Summer General Knowledge Test Freshman Semester 2 (15 credit hours) ENC 1102 Composition II (3) GR (Communication General Education) Social Science General Education (3) (PSY 2012 recommended) Mathematics General Education (3) GR Humanities General Education (3) GR EME 2040 Introduction to Technology for Educators (3) PR Year 2 Sophomore Semester 1 (15 credit hours) Sophomore Semester 2 (11 credit hours) Natural Science General Education (3) Natural Science General Education (3) General Education Elective (3) (SPC 2608 recommended) General Education Elective (3)* Social Science General Education (3)* EDF 3604 Schools and Society (3) EDF 2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators (3) PR SLS 2122 Foundations of Professional Success (2) LAE 4414 Teaching Literature in the Elementary School, Grades K-6 (3) Apply to the COE Summer (9 credit hours) EEX 4084 Differentiated Instruction for Exceptional and EDE 4223 Creative Experiences for the Child (3) Diverse Learners (3) EDF 3122 Learning and the Developing Child (3) Year 3 Junior Semester 1 (15 credit hours) Junior Semester 2 (15 credit hours) RED 4310 Reading and Learning to Read (3) EDE 4947 Clinical Education I (3) SCE 4310 Teaching Elementary School Science (3) TSL 4344 Foundations of Teaching ESOL (3) SSE 4313 Teaching Elementary (K-6) Social Studies (3) EDE 4323 Planning for Instruction of Diverse Learners (3) TSL 4240 Applied Linguistics in Teaching Diverse Students (3) LAE 4314 Teaching Writing in the Elementary School, Grades K-6 (3) MAE 4310 Teaching Elementary School (K-6) Math I (3) RED 4511 Linking Literacy Assessment to Instruction (3) Summer (6 credit hours) EDF 4430 Measurement for Teachers (3) MAE 4326 Teaching Elementary School (K-6) Math II (3) Subject Area & Professional Ed Certification Exam Year 4 Senior Semester 1 (12 credit hours) Senior Semester 1(9 credit hours) EDE 4948 Clinical Education II (6) EDE 4949 Clinical Education III (9-12) EDE 4302 The Learning Environment (3) TSL 4081 ESOL 2 - Literacy Development in English Language Learners (3) Credit Hours = 120; Students are required to take 48 upper-level credit hours Students are required to take 9 credit hours in the summer, but are encouraged to accelerate the completion of their degree by taking additional summer credits GR = Gordon Rule Requirement (12 hrs. Communication, 6 hrs. Computation) PR = State-Mandated Common Prerequisites that are required for this degree COE BA students must complete one (1) 3-credit-hour, upper-level Pillar course from one (1) of the three (3) Pillars: Communication and Critical Thinking; Leadership and Ethics; and Community Engagement and Diversity (see upper-level pillar under core curriculum). Foreign language requirement-ba students seeking to have credit accepted or to demonstrate competency for exemption, should discuss this with their academic advisor. COE BS students are exempt from undergraduate upper-level Pillars requirement. *In consultation with their advisor, students should select courses that satisfy both the corresponding general education requirement and international/diversity course credits. All students pursuing a BA degree must satisfy the college-level foreign language requirement. CURRICULUM PROGRESSION AND SCHEDULING OPTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SARASOTA MANATEE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM COURSE SEQUENCE (CIP Code - 13.1202) http://usfsm.edu/catalog/undergraduate/college-education/academic-majors-3/elementary-educationbee/ 1. Pre-Education Courses EDF 2005 Introduction to Teaching Profession EDF 2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators EME 2040 Introduction to Technology for Educators 2. Courses That Can Be Taken Any-Time After Admittance To The Program LAE 4414 Teaching Literature in the Elementary School, Grades K-6 SCE 4310 Teaching Elementary School Science SSE 4313 Teaching Elementary (K-6) Social Studies 3. Block One Courses EDE 4223 Creative Experiences for the Child EDF 3604 Schools and Society EDF 3122 Learning and the Developing Child RED 4310 Reading and Learning to Read TSL 4240 Applied Linguistics in Teaching Diverse Students EEX 4084 Differentiated Instruction for Exceptional and Diverse Learners 4. Block Two Courses EDE 4947 Clinical Education I MAE 4310 Teaching Elementary School (K-6) Math I EDE 4323 Planning for Instruction of Diverse Learners RED 4511 Linking Literacy Assessment to Instruction TSL 4344 Foundations of Teaching ESOL 5. Block Three Courses EDE 4948 Clinical Education II MAE 4326 Teaching Elementary School (K-6) Math II LAE 4314 Teaching Writing in the Elementary School, Grades K-6 EDF 4430 Measurement for Teachers EDE 4302 The Learning Environment TSL 4081 ESOL 2 Literacy Development in English Language Learners 6. Block Four Courses (FINAL SEMESTER) EDE 4949 Clinical Education III
BS/BA in Elementary Education 2015-16 USFSM Catalog Copy The College of Education offers a full ESOL Endorsement for all Elementary Education major graduates. There are special requirements for ESOL endorsement through infusion that includes successful completion of the following: 1. TSL 4240, TSL 4344, and TSL 4081, with a minimum score of Satisfactory or 75% on all critical tasks and tests. 2. ESOL Binder Assessment consisting of documented ESOL Field Experience of 60 hours and satisfactory demonstration of ESOL Teacher Competencies. ESOL documentation containing critical tasks and test scores from TSL 4240, TSL 4344, and TSL 4081 along with ESOL Infusion documentation from ESOL-infused courses. Prerequisites State-Mandated Common Prerequisites These prerequisites must be met by all USFSM students with a grade of C- as the minimum acceptable grade. State Prerequisite USFSM Course Offering Course Number Course Number Credit Hours EDF X005 EDF 2005 3 EDF X085 EDF 2085 3 EME X040 EME 2040 3 Degree Requirements International/Diversity Courses Credits Completion of a minimum of 6 semester hours with an international or diversity focus is required. Eligible courses will be determined by the college or university where the student is currently earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Course Number Title Credit Hours Requisites (KEY) Notes AMH 2010 American History I 3 None AMH 2020 American History II 3 None
ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology 3 None ANT 2410 Cultural Anthropology 3 None ARH 2050 History of Visual Arts I 3 None ARH 2051 History of Visual Arts II 3 None EUH 2011 Ancient History I 3 None EUH 2022 Medieval History II 3 None EUH 2031 Modern European History II 3 None LIT 2010 Introduction to Fiction 3 None LIT 2040 Introduction to Drama 3 None MUH 2051 Folk and Traditional Music of World Cultures 3 None REL 2300 Introduction to World Religions 3 None SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology 3 None Professional Education (30-33 credit hours) Course Number Title Credit Hours Requisites (KEY) Notes EDF 3122 Learning and the Developing Child 3 General PSY and admission to COE EDF 3604 Schools and Society 3 Upper level standing EDF 4430 Measurement for Teachers 3 Upper level standing EEX 4084 Instruction for Exceptional and Diverse Students 3 None
TSL 4240 Applied Linguistics in Teaching Diverse Students 3 None TSL 4344 Foundations of Teaching ESOL 3 CP: TSL 4240 TSL 4240 can be taken as a pre-requisite or corequisite TSL 4081 ESOL 2 Literacy Development in English Language Learners 3 PR: TSL 4080 or FLE 4317 For USFSM students, TSL 4344 is equivalent to TSL 4080. Please see advisor for course waiver. EDE 4949 Clinical Education III 9-12 PR: EDE 4948, all required state tests, and applicable programmatic requirements Specialization (42 credit hours) Course Number Title Credit Hours Requisites (KEY) Notes EDE 4302 The Learning Environment 3 PR: EDE 4947, RED 4310, EEX 4084, MAE 4310; CR: EDE 4948 Must be taken with corequisite EDE 4948. EDE 4323 Planning for Instruction of Diverse Learners 3 PR: EDE 4223, EDF 3604, EDF 3122, TSL 4240; CR: EDE 4947 Must be taken with corequisite EDE 4947. EDE 4947 Clinical Education I 3 PR: EDE 4223, EEX 4084, EDF 3122, TSL 4240; CR: EDE 4323 Field Experiences are to be approved by the Dean or designee. Must be taken with co-requisite EDE 4323. EDE 4948 Clinical Education II 6 PR: EDE 4947, EDE 4323, MAE 4310, RED 4310, RED 4311; CR: EDE 4302 Field Experiences are to be approved by the Dean or designee. Must be taken with co-requisite EDE 4302. LAE 4314 Teaching Writing in the Elementary School
LAE 4414 Teaching Literature in the Elementary Schools 3 None MAE 4310 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics I and 2 college level math courses MAE 4326 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics II 3 PR: MAE 4310 RED 4310 Reading and Learning to Read RED 4511 Linking Literacy Assessment to Instruction 3 PR: RED 4310 SCE 4310 Teaching Elementary School Science and completion of Gen Ed Requirements in Natural Science area SSE 4313 Teaching Elementary (K-6) Social Studies EDE 4223 Creative Experiences for the Child Clinical Experiences Candidates will be required to complete several field experiences and internships throughout the teacher preparation program. It is the policy of the COE that a candidate who does not successfully complete a field experience or internship will be terminated from the program. The final internship experience involves observing and teaching in a classroom. Internship sites are available in the counties served by USFSM. Candidates should meet with an advisor to discuss eligibility for level I and level II internships and field observations. Special requirements for enrollment in the final internship are: 1. Admission to the COE. 2. Completion of General Education, Gordon Rule, and all other program prerequisites. 3. Passing scores on all sections of the General Knowledge Test. 4. Completion of fingerprinting and background check as required by the school district in which the student is placed. 5. Successful completion of Levels I and II internships prior to the beginning of the Level III internship. 6. Completion of an application for the final internship is required. 7. Completion of all professional education and specialization coursework, including the ESOL documentation, prior to final internship. 8. A combined grade point average of 2.50 in professional education and specialization coursework as well as an overall USF GPA of 2.50. 9. A minimum C- grade or S in their required major courses. 10. Passing scores on all sections of the FTCE exam prior to the first day of classes during the final internship semester.