Degree Path for Students

 

 

BACHELOR OF Science IN Elementary Education (K-6)

First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year

 

Recommended Degree Pathway for Elementary Education (K-6)

The recommended degree path outlines a sample course plan towards graduating in four years. The path suggests taking courses in specific semesters, but there may be semesters when a course is not offered. Consult your advisor for your official degree planning. This degree path is based on the 2011-2012 university catalog. Please click here for the catalog 2009-2010.

Please be advised that in order to graduate in four years individuals must successfully complete a minimum of 15 to 18 credit hours per semester.

* Application for admission to the Teacher Education Program must be completed prior to the Junior Year.

 

First Year

Fall Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
FRS 1000	Freshman Seminar (1)
ENG 1050	Composition I	GE required course
	General Education: Fine Arts	GE required course
	General Education: Social Science	GE required course
	General Education: Science	GE required course
	General Education: Mathematics	GE required course

 

Spring Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
ENG 1060	Composition II	GE required course; Prerequisite: ENG 1050
	General Education: Science	GE required course
	General Education: PED (1)	GE required course
	General Education: Social Science	GE required course
	General Education: Social Science	GE required course
	General Education: Electives	GE required course

 

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Second Year

Fall Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
	General Education: Literature	GE required course
	General Education: History	GE required course
	General Education: Philosophy and Religion	GE required course
EPC 2010	Technology Applications for Teachers (2)	K-6 Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA
EPC 2020	Introduction to Education, Ethics, and Professionalism (1)	K-6 Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA.
EPC 2030	Educator Preparation for 21st Century Schools (2)	K-6 Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA
	General Education: Electives	GE required course
	General Education: PED (1)	GE required course

 

Spring Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
HST 3170	History of North Carolina	K-6 Core
ELE 2010	Child Development and Cultural Dynamics	K-6 Core; Prerequisite: Must have no less than 2.0 QPA
EPC 2040	Introduction to Exceptional, Diverse, and At-Risk Students	K-6 Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA.
EPC 3010	The Psychology of Learning and Development (2)	K-6 Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA.
EPC 3020	Curriculum, Assessment, and Research on Teaching and Learning (2)	K-6 Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA.
	Academic or Professional Concentration	Must be approved by the program coordinator

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Third Year

All of 4000-level courses require admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Fall Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
EDN 2900	Research and Writing in Education	K-6 Core; Prerequisite: ENG 1050 and ENG 1060
ELE 2020	Health and Wellness Awareness	K-6 Core
ELE 3010	Differentiated Instruction for Today’s Learners	K-6 Core
	Academic or Professional Concentration	Must be approved by the program coordinator
	Academic or Professional Concentration	Must be approved by the program coordinator
	Academic or Professional Concentration	Must be approved by the program coordinator

 

Spring Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
ELE 2030	Arts Integration in the Elementary School	K-6 Core
ELE 4000	Classroom Management and Assessment	K-6 Core
ELE 4010	Mathematics and Science I (4)	Prerequisite: ELE 2010, ELE 3010
ELE 4040	Literacy and Language Arts I in the Elementary School (4)	K-6 Core; Prerequisite: ELE 2010, ELE 3010

 

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Fourth Year

All of 4000-level courses require admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Fall Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
ELE 4020	Mathematics and Science II (4)	K-6 Core; Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELE 4010
ELE 4030	Living in a Global Society (4)	K-6 Core; Prerequisite: ELE 2010, ELE 3010
ELE 4050	Literacy and Language Arts II in the Elementary School (4)	K-6 Core; Prerequisite: ELE 2010, ELE 3010
	Academic or Professional Concentration	Must be approved by the program coordinator
	Academic or Professional Concentration	Must be approved by the program coordinator

 

Spring Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
ELE 4060	Internship in Elementary Education (9)	K-6 Core
ELE 4070	Professional Seminar in Elementary Education	K-6 Core

 

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Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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