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Apr 26, 2024
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2016-2017 Academic Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]
Elementary Education, B.A.
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Requirements
Whether a candidate for the BA, B.Mus., or B.S.S. degree, every elementary education major must complete the following requirements (these courses can also be applied to the general education requirements).
One Course in Mathematics or Statistics
Students may use Advanced Placement credit to satisfy this requirement only if transcript credit is awarded.
One Writing-Intensive Course (W)
One Course in Physical Science
Chosen from:
One Course in Life Sciences Chosen from:
One Course in American History
A Minimum of 15 Course Credits in Education to Include
Communication in Education
Note:
*A second major or the completion of six courses in one of the following endorsement areas is strongly recommended: reading, math, social studies (including history), science, or English.
Students are encouraged to complete the online reading endorsement courses prior to graduation (EDU 330 , EDU 340 , EDU 350 , and EDU 360 ). If recommended by the Education Department, the completion of the Elementary Education major qualifies students for K-6 teaching certification in the State of Iowa. Students considering relocation to another state after graduation should check licensure requirements with the state’s Department of Education.
Certification Tracks
The Education Department offers coursework toward the completion of licensure requirements in several endorsement areas in conjunction with an approved major. Students must follow their major requirements in addition to satisfying each of the licensure requirements described below.
Note:
If students choose to pursue a BSS degree, they must check with an education professor to make sure they are meeting the general education requirements as stipulated by the State of Iowa.
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