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2021-2022 Academic Catalogue 
    
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Elementary Education, B.A.


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Kerry Bostwick (chair), Jill Heinrich, Kate Kauper

Cornell College offers a major in Elementary Education and coursework for students seeking teaching certification in grades K-6, K-12, or 5-12. Students must apply to the Teacher Education Program for admission to any of the certification tracks. Applications are due December 1 or May 1 of the sophomore year or August 1 of their junior year. Students seeking admission to the Teacher Education Program in their junior year must have special permission from the chair of the Education Department.

The following conditions must be met before students will be considered for admission:

  1. File a Declaration of Major form with the Registrar (including certification track if applicable: K-12 or 5-12); attain an advisor in the Eduation Department
  2. Complete EDU 215 and at least one additional 200-level Education course (EDU 205, EDU 230, EDU 240)
  3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the admission deadline
  4. Have one positive reference from a faculty member outside the Education Department (submitted via online form by the recommending professor)

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 B.A. degree). After completing the requirements noted below for the Elementary Education major, candidates will be eligible for the K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher endorsement in Iowa.

A Minimum of 15 Course Credits in Education to Include


Student Teaching


Note:


*Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required before taking Core methods courses.

*Elementary Education majors must complete six courses in at least one additional endorsement area. Candidates will be certified to teach students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade in this area of specialization. Endorsements in the following areas are available for elementary education majors (meet with an Education Department faculty member for more information):

  • K-8 Art
  • K-8 English/Language Arts
  • K-8 History
  • K-8 Mathematics
  • K-8 Music
  • K-8 Physical Education
  • K-8 Science
  • K-8 Social Studies

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.

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