Elementary Education, B.A.

Jill Heinrich (chair), Corrine Neville

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 accepted on a rolling basis after completing EDU 215 and two additional 200-level Education course (EDU 205, EDU 230, or EDU 240).

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

File a Declaration of Major form with the Registrar (including certification track if applicable: K-12 or 5-12); all Secondary Certification students, unless they are Music or Kinesiology, must obtain an advisor in the Education department.
Complete EDU 215 and two additional 200-level Education course (EDU 205, EDU 230, or EDU 240)
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the admission deadline

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.

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

Foundational Courses:

Core Methods Courses:

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 Health Education
K-8 History
K-8 Mathematics
K-8 Music
K-8 Physical Education
K-8 Science
K-8 Social Studies

Successful TEP graduates should apply for their Iowa teaching license upon graduation. Iowa licensure provides graduates with reciprocity in most states and territories in the US.*

*Specific state by state reciprocity is shared with TEP students at time of admission to the program.

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.