Academic Year:
DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
MAJOR: ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
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ENGL 110 |
Critical Reading and Writing |
3 |
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(minimum grade C-) |
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The university requirements can be satisfied by the major requirements listed below.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Note: All students must complete General Studies and Professional Studies courses and a concentration.
GENERAL STUDIES (45 credits)
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MATH 251 |
Mathematics for K-8 Teachers: Number and Operations |
3 |
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MATH 252 |
Mathematics for K-8 Teachers: Rational Numbers and Probability |
3 |
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MATH 253 |
Mathematics for K-8 Teachers: Geometry, Algebra and Measurement |
3 |
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One of the following geography courses: |
3 |
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GEOG 102 |
Human Geography |
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GEOG 120 |
World Regional Geography |
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GEOG 203 |
Introduction to Cultural Geography |
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GEOG 210 |
Economic Geography |
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POSC 102 |
Civics and Economics for Teachers |
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or |
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POSC 150 |
American Political System |
3 |
(If ECON 102 is not taken below)
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ECON 100 |
Economic Issues and Policies |
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or |
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ECON 151 |
Introduction to Microeconomics |
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or |
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ECON 102 |
Civics and Economics for Teachers |
3 |
(If POSC 102 is not taken above)
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One of the following literature courses: |
3 |
Students in the Middle School English concentration:
Students not in the Middle School English concentration:
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Approved ENGL literature course |
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The list of approved literature courses is available online.
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Art, Art History, Dance, Music, Music Education or Theater course |
3 |
This course must satisfy the Creative Arts and Humanities University Breadth Requirement unless this breadth requirement is satisfied by another course.
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (47 credits)
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EDUC 100 |
Introduction to Elementary and Middle School Education |
1 |
(Satisfies First Year Experience requirement)
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EDUC 205 |
Human Development: Grades K-8 |
3 |
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EDUC 210 |
Beginning Literacy Instruction |
3 |
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EDUC 230 |
Introduction to Exceptional Children |
3 |
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EDUC 240 |
Legal and Ethical Issues in American Education |
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or |
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EDUC 247 |
The History of Education in America |
3 |
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EDUC 258 |
Cultural Diversity, Schooling and the Teacher |
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or |
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EDUC 259 |
Cultural Diversity in Community Contexts |
3 |
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EDUC 286 |
Educational Technology: Professional Tools |
1 |
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EDUC 310 |
Reading and Writing in Elementary School |
3 |
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EDUC 335 |
Elementary Curriculum: Mathematics |
3 |
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EDUC 341 |
Elementary Curriculum: Science |
3 |
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EDUC 346 |
Elementary Curriculum: Social Studies |
3 |
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EDUC 387 |
Integrating Technology in Education |
2 |
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EDUC 390 |
Classroom Management for Social and Emotional Learning |
3 |
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EDUC 400 |
Student Teaching: Elementary Education |
5 |
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EDUC 433 |
Non-school Factors Affecting Learning in the Classroom |
2 |
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EDUC 436 |
Literacy Problems: Assessment and Instruction |
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or |
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EDUC 437 |
Diagnosis and Instruction: Literacy (Special Education concentration only) |
3 |
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EDUC 451 |
Educational Assessment for Classroom Teachers |
3 |
CONCENTRATIONS
Middle School English
The list of approved ENGL writing and diversity courses are available online.
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ENGL 294 |
English Language: Grammar and Usage |
3 |
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EDUC 403/ENGL 403 |
Literature for Adolescents: Multimedia Texts |
3 |
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ENGL 204 |
American Literature |
3 |
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ENGL 205 |
British Literature I |
3 |
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ENGL 206 |
British Literature II |
3 |
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ENGL writing course |
3 |
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ENGL diversity course |
3 |
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EDUC 320 |
Reading and Writing in the Middle Grades |
3 |
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EDUC 400 |
Student Teaching: Middle School English |
5 |
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TOTAL CREDITS IN THE MAJOR WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH |
121 |
Middle School Mathematics
or
or
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MATH 201 |
Introduction to Statistical Methods I |
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MATH 240 |
Geometry and Measurement for Middle School Teachers |
3 |
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MATH 217 |
Algebra for Middle School Teachers |
3 |
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EDUC 336 |
Middle School Mathematics Curriculum and Methods |
3 |
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EDUC 400 |
Student Teaching: Middle School Mathematics |
5 |
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TOTAL CREDITS IN THE MAJOR WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS |
121-123 |
Middle School Science
The list of approved biology, physical science, earth science and environmental science courses is available online.
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Biology courses |
6 |
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Physical science courses |
6 |
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Earth science course |
3 |
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Environmental science course |
3 |
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SCEN 650 |
Scientific Inquiry for Current and Future Teachers |
3 |
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EDUC 443 |
Teaching Science in the Middle School |
3 |
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EDUC 400 |
Student Teaching: Middle School Science |
5 |
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TOTAL CREDITS IN THE MAJOR WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE |
121 |
Middle School Social Studies
(whichever was not taken for General Studies)
or
(whichever was not taken for General Studies)
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EDUC 348 |
Investigating Social Studies in Middle School Communities |
3 |
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EDUC 400 |
Student Teaching: Middle School Social Studies |
5 |
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Free elective from any department |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS IN THE MAJOR WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES |
121 |
Special Education
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EDUC 410 |
Assistive Technology |
1 |
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EDUC 431 |
Applied Behavior Analysis |
3 |
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EDUC 432 |
Curriculum for School-aged Exceptional Children |
3 |
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EDUC 435 |
Educational Evaluation for Exceptional Children |
3 |
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EDUC 400 |
Student Teaching: Special Education |
5 |
Students also complete the Disabilities Studies Minor, Human Development and Family Studies Minor, or a 15-credit focus area in English, mathematics, science, social studies or urban education from the approved list of courses that is available online.
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TOTAL CREDITS IN THE MAJOR WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION |
122 |
Urban Education
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EDUC 258 |
Cultural Diversity, Schooling and the Teacher |
3 |
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or |
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EDUC 259 |
Cultural Diversity in Community Contexts |
3 |
(whichever was not taken for Professional Studies)
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EDUC 395 |
Building Communities of Learners in Urban Contexts |
3 |
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EDUC 440 |
Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners |
3 |
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EDUC 459 |
Urban Schools and Urban Landscapes |
3 |
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EDUC 400 |
Student Teaching: Elementary Education |
5 |
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Three restricted electives that reflect students' particular interest in urban education. Courses must be approved by an advisor. |
9 |
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Free elective from any department |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS IN THE MAJOR WITH URBAN EDUCATION |
121 |
Praxis Test Requirements
Praxis I: Passing scores on all three sub-tests of the Praxis I test (reading, writing, and mathematics) are required prior to enrollment in upper division professional education coursework.
Praxis II: Proof of having taken an appropriate Praxis II test for each area in which teacher candidates plan to pursue certification. A copy of the official score report must be submitted to the Delaware Center for Teacher Education during enrollment in EDUC 400 Student Teaching or no later than November 1 for January graduates and May 1 for June or summer graduates. An institutional recommendation for certification will not be issued until the candidate has presented the official score report.
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