BS - Elementary Education

Program Information

This broad-field program is designed to prepare teachers of young children and leads to certification for pre-kindergarten to grade five in Georgia. The cross-disciplinary nature of the program’s course requirements, with special emphasis on content studies in mathematics and reading, corresponds to the broad and integrated nature of teaching in the elementary grades and the fundamental importance of developing the reading and mathematical skills of young learners. The program provides candidates with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity and individual differences among young learners.

Term 1

Requirement

Hours

ENGL 1101 English Composition I
ENGL 1101 English Composition I

3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.

3
General Education Core Curriculum Area A2
General Education Core Curriculum Area A2

3 Credits
MATH 1001 or MATH 1101 or MATH 1111 or MATH 1113 or MATH 1190 or STAT 1401

3
General Education Core Curriculum Area D2 recommended SCI 1101
General Education Core Curriculum Area D2 recommended SCI 1101

4 Credits
SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L)

4
General Education Core Curriculum Area B2
General Education Core Curriculum Area B2

3 Credits
AADS 1102 or ASIA 1102 or AMST 1102 or COMM 1100 or FL 1002 or GWST 1102 or LALS 1102 or LDRS 2300 or PAX 1102 or PERS 2700 or POLS 2401 or RELS 1102

3
General Education Core Curriculum Area E3
General Education Core Curriculum Area E3

3 Credits
HIST 1100 or HIST 1111 or HIST 1112

3

Total: 16

Term 2

Requirement

Hours

ENGL 1102 English Composition II
ENGL 1102 English Composition II

3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C
or ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)

3
POLS 1101 American Government
POLS 1101 American Government

3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.

3
ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic Issues
ECON 1000

Credits
Description not available

2
EDUC 2110 Critical & Contemporary Issues
EDUC 2110 Critical & Contemporary Issues

3 Credits
This course engages students in observations, interactions, and analyses of critical and contemporary educational issues. Students will investigate issues influencing the social and political contexts of educational settings in Georgia and the United States. Students will actively examine the teaching profession from multiple vantage points both within and outside the school. Against this backdrop, students will reflect on and interpret the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse culture and examine the moral and ethical responsibilities of teaching in a democracy. Includes the use of current technologies which are directly related to effective teaching and 15 hours of observation and participation in appropriate elementary/early childhood, middle grades, secondary or P-12 environments. Note: Verification of professional liability insurance and a criminal background check are required prior to receiving a school placement.

3
General Education Core Curriculum Area D1 recommended STAT 1401
General Education Core Curriculum Area D1 recommended STAT 1401

3 Credits
STAT 1401 or DATA 1501 or MATH 1113 or MATH 1160 or MATH 1190 or MATH 2202 or MATH 1179

3
General Education Core Curriculum Area D2 recommended SCI 1102
General Education Core Curriculum Area D2 recommended SCI 1102

3 Credits
SCI 1102 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L)

3

Total: 17

Year 1 (Hours: 33)

Term 3

Requirement

Hours

MATH 2008 Found'tns Number & Oper's
MATH 2008 Found'tns Number & Oper's

3 Credits
This course is an Area F introductory mathematics course for early childhood education majors. The course emphasizes the understanding and use of the major concepts of number and operations. As a general theme, strategies of problem solving are used and discussed in the context of various topics.
Prerequisites: (MATH 1001 with a minimum grade of C
or MATH 1101 with a minimum grade of C
or MATH 1111 with a minimum grade of C
or MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of C
or MATH 1190 with a minimum grade of C
or STAT 1401 with a minimum grade of C)
and (STAT 1401 with a minimum grade of C
or DATA 1501 with a minimum grade of C
or MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of C
or MATH 1160 with a minimum grade of C
or MATH 1190 with a minimum grade of C
or MATH 2202 with a minimum grade of C)

3
ISCI 2001 Life & Earth Science Concepts
ISCI 2001 Life & Earth Science Concepts

3 Credits
Life and Earth Science Concepts defines science, examines how science is done, and develops an understanding of fundamental concepts in biology, geology, and meteorology. Laboratories will emphasize experimental design and data analysis. Course is primarily for early grades and middle education majors, and cannot be used for credit towards a degree in Biology programs. Notes: Not acceptable for use as General Education requirement.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 with a minimum grade of C
and BIOL 1107L with a minimum grade of C
or BIOL 1108 with a minimum grade of C
and BIOL 1108L with a minimum grade of C
or CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of C
and CHEM 1151L with a minimum grade of C
or CHEM 1152 with a minimum grade of C
and CHEM 1152L with a minimum grade of C
or CHEM 1211 with a minimum grade of C
and CHEM 1211L with a minimum grade of C
or CHEM 1212 with a minimum grade of C
and CHEM 1212L with a minimum grade of C
or PHYS 1111 with a minimum grade of C
and PHYS 1111L with a minimum grade of C
or PHYS 1112 with a minimum grade of C
and PHYS 1112L with a minimum grade of C
or PHYS 2211 with a minimum grade of C
and PHYS 2211L with a minimum grade of C
or PHYS 2212 with a minimum grade of C
and PHYS 2212L with a minimum grade of C
or SCI 1101 with a minimum grade of C
or GEOG 1112 with a minimum grade of C
or GEOG 1113 with a minimum grade of C

3
EDUC 2120 Explore Socio-Cultural Perspec
EDUC 2120 Explore Socio-Cultural Perspec

3 Credits
Given the rapidly changing demographics in our state and country, this course is designed to equip future teachers with the fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, this course is designed to examine 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of individual and group cultural identity; 3) definitions and implications of diversity, and 4) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy.

3
General Education Core Curriculum Area C1
General Education Core Curriculum Area C1

3 Credits
ENGL 2110 or ENGL 2120 or ENGL 2130 or ENGL 2140 or PHIL 2010

3
General Education Core Curriculum Area C2
General Education Core Curriculum Area C2

3 Credits
ART 1107 or DANC 1107 or MUSI 1107 or TPS 1107

3

Total: 15

Term 4

Requirement

Hours

EDUC 2130 Exploring Teaching & Learning
EDUC 2130 Exploring Teaching & Learning

3 Credits
Explore key aspects of learning and teaching through examining your own learning processes and those of others, with the goal of applying your knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. Note: Verification of professional liability insurance is required
Prerequisites: EDUC 2110 with a minimum grade of C
or ECE 2270 with a minimum grade of C

3
MAED 3316 Rat'l Numbers Prop Reasoning
MAED 3316 Rat'l Numbers Prop Reasoning

3 Credits
A continuation of MATH 2008 designed for the P-5 teacher. Topics include the conceptual development of the rational numbers and extension to the real numbers, operations and problem solving with real numbers, patterns and relationships, and proportional reasoning. Experience and exploration with appropriate technology and physical models will be an integral part of the study of these ideas.
Prerequisites: MATH 2008 with a minimum grade of C

3
ISCI 2002 Physical Sciences
ISCI 2002 Physical Sciences

3 Credits
Physical Science defines science, examines how science is done, and develops an understanding of fundamental concepts in astronomy, chemistry and physics. Laboratory experiences will emphasize experimental design, data analysis, and inquiry methods. Course is intended for early grades education majors. Cannot be used for credit towards a degree in Biology programs. Notes: Not acceptable for use as General Education requirement.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 with a minimum grade of C
and BIOL 1107L with a minimum grade of C
or BIOL 1108 with a minimum grade of C
and BIOL 1108L with a minimum grade of C
or CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of C
and CHEM 1151L with a minimum grade of C
or CHEM 1152 with a minimum grade of C
and CHEM 1152L with a minimum grade of C
or CHEM 1211 with a minimum grade of C
and CHEM 1211L with a minimum grade of C
or CHEM 1212 with a minimum grade of C
and CHEM 1212L with a minimum grade of C
or PHYS 1111 with a minimum grade of C
and PHYS 1111L with a minimum grade of C
or PHYS 1112 with a minimum grade of C
and PHYS 1112L with a minimum grade of C
or PHYS 2211 with a minimum grade of C
and PHYS 2211L with a minimum grade of C
or PHYS 2212 with a minimum grade of C
and PHYS 2212L with a minimum grade of C
or SCI 1101 with a minimum grade of C
or GEOG 1112 with a minimum grade of C
or GEOG 1113 with a minimum grade of C

3
General Education Core Curriculum Area E2
General Education Core Curriculum Area E2

3 Credits
HIST 2111 or HIST 2112

3
General Education Core Curriculum Area E4 recommended GEOG 1101
General Education Core Curriculum Area E4 recommended GEOG 1101

3 Credits
CRJU 1101 or GEOG 1101 or PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101 or STS 1101 or ANTH 1102 or ECON 2106

3

Total: 15

Year 2 (Hours: 30)

Term 5

Requirement

Hours

MAED 3317 Geometry&Measurement Elem Tchr
MAED 3317 Geometry&Measurement Elem Tchr

3 Credits
This course is designed for the P-5 teacher as a continuation of MAED 3316. Topics will emphasize the critical content and conceptual development of measurement; transformational geometry; symmetry in the plane; and constructions. Geometric concepts will be explored and developed using physical models, visual models and educational software.
Prerequisites: MAED 3316 with a minimum grade of C

3
ECE 3313 PreSchool Curriculum&Assess
ECE 3313 PreSchool Curriculum&Assess

3 Credits
In this course candidates design and implement developmentally appropriate, standards based curriculum and lessons for preschool children; practice developmentally appropriate screening and assessment with preschool children; and describe effective techniques for working with young children with challenging behaviors. 30 hour field experience required. Candidates must pass the college of education mandatory background check and a mandatory state Bright from the Start criminal background check prior to beginning field experience.

3
ECE 3320 Literacy Assess Instruct P-2
ECE 3320 Literacy Assess Instruct P-2

3 Credits
This course emphasizes research-based strategies for instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in preschool to second grade. Culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate literature contextualizes classroom experiences in lesson planning, literacy instruction, and assessment. This course includes multiple theoretical perspectives and approaches to literacy instruction as well as media and extensive field experience to enhance learning.
Prerequisites: EDUC 2130 with a minimum grade of C
and ECE 3313** with a minimum grade of C

3
ECE 4408 Teaching Mathematics P-2
ECE 4408 Teaching Mathematics P-2

3 Credits
This course consists of the integration of mathematics concepts, principles and processes into the teaching of mathematics in preschool through second grade. Emphasis is placed upon developmentally appropriate practices and culturally relevant pedagogies in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the elementary mathematics curriculum. This course includes field experience to enhance learning.
Prerequisites: EDUC 2130 with a minimum grade of C

3
ECE 3370 Child Development & Families
ECE 3370

Credits
Description not available

3

Total: 15

Term 6

Requirement

Hours

ECE 3305 Classroom Assessment for Elem
ECE 3305 Classroom Assessment for Elem

3 Credits
This course examines purposes, principles and uses of assessment in relation to instructional decision making in the elementary classroom.
Prerequisites: ECE 3320 with a minimum grade of C
and ECE 4408 with a minimum grade of C

3
ECE 3330 Literacy Assess Instruct 3-5
ECE 3330 Literacy Assess Instruct 3-5

3 Credits
The relationship of reading, writing, speaking, and listening is studied in the context of the diverse elementary classroom, grades 3-5. Assessment, instruction, management, and differentiation of reading comprehension and writing composition are stressed as well as the incorporation of technology to support and extend literacy skills for all learners.This course has a required field experience.
Prerequisites: (ECE 3320 with a minimum grade of C
and ECE 4408 with a minimum grade of C
)

3
ECE 4409 Teaching Mathematics 3-5
ECE 4409 Teaching Mathematics 3-5

3 Credits
This course consists of the integration of mathematics concepts, principles and processes into the teaching of mathematics in grades three through five. Emphasis is placed upon developmentally appropriate practices and culturally relevant pedagogies in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the elementary mathematics curriculum. This course includes a required field experience.
Prerequisites: ECE 4408 with a minimum grade of C
and MAED 3316 with a minimum grade of C
and ECE 3320 with a minimum grade of C
and ECE 3313 with a minimum grade of C

3
ECE 4465 Elem Classroom Management
ECE 4465 Elem Classroom Management

3 Credits
The course is designed for elementary teacher candidates to explore and understand classroom management, guidance, and ways of dealing with challenging behaviors in developmentally and culturally appropriate ways. Topics include classroom management strategies, the importance of relationship building, reflective practice, stakeholder communication, and building cooperative and mutually beneficial relationships as a part of developing as a professional.

3
ITEC 3100 Tech in Elementary Grades
ITEC 3100 Tech in Elementary Grades

3 Credits
Teacher candidates learn to use technologies to promote student achievement in elementary content-area and technology literacy standards. Special topics include using technology to improve students' English language learning, to assess student learning, and to differentiate instruction. Candidates also learn to manage their digital activities in ways appropriate for a professional educator; advocate for students without beyond-school access; and teach K-12 students how to use technology safely, ethically, and legally.

3

Total: 15

Year 3 (Hours: 30)

Term 7

Requirement

Hours

ECE 4402 Teach.Sci.in Erly Childhd.Edu.
ECE 4402 Teach.Sci.in Erly Childhd.Edu.

3 Credits
This course is the study of integrating science concepts, principles and processes into the teaching of science in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis will be placed upon developmentally appropriate practices in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the science curriculum.
Prerequisites: ISCI 2001 with a minimum grade of C
and ISCI 2002 with a minimum grade of C

3
ECE 4403 Teach.Soc.Stu.in Erly Child Ed
ECE 4403 Teach.Soc.Stu.in Erly Child Ed

3 Credits
This course consists of integrating social studies across the curriculum and effective strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in social studies in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis is placed upon developmentally appropriate practices and culturally relevant pedagogies in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the social studies curriculum.

3
ECE 4410 Read/Writ Across Curriculum
ECE 4410 Read/Writ Across Curriculum

3 Credits
This course consists of integrating language arts across the curriculum and effective strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis is placed upon assessment techniques and approaches to conducting guided lessons in reading and writing that are culturally and developmentally appropriate.
Prerequisites: MAED 3317 with a minimum grade of C

3
INED 3304 Educ of Exceptional Students
INED 3304 Educ of Exceptional Students

3 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Prepares candidates to work collaboratively with families and school personnel to have a positive impact on the educational, social and behavioral development of all students, including those with a full range of disabilities, in a diverse society. The course focuses on knowledge of legislative mandates for serving exceptional students, characteristics of exceptionality, best practice in facilitating teaching and learning, and accountability through assessment of outcomes. This course requires an observational experience in an assigned school placement. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience. Fulfills Georgia HB 671 requirement.
Prerequisites: ECE 3320** with a minimum grade of C

3
EDUC 4610 Intro to Yearlong Clinical Exp
EDUC 4610 Intro to Yearlong Clinical Exp

0 Credits
This course is the beginning to the co-teaching Yearlong Clinical Experience in education. Candidates will attend the entirety of pre-planning at their assigned school before the start of the academic year (the exact timing of which will depend on the placement school?s schedule). Additionally, candidates will also attend the first week of the academic year in order to familiarize themselves with the policies and routines of their placement school and Collaborating Teacher.
Prerequisites: ARED 4650** with a minimum grade of C
or MUED 4650** with a minimum grade of C
or FLED 4650** with a minimum grade of C
or HPE 4430** with a minimum grade of C
or ENED 4650** with a minimum grade of C
or HIED 4650** with a minimum grade of C
or SCED 4650** with a minimum grade of C
or MAED 4650** with a minimum grade of C
or ECE 4650** with a minimum grade of C
or ECE 4660** with a minimum grade of C
or EDMG 4650** with a minimum grade of C

0
ECE 4650 Yearlong Clinical Exp I (P-5)
ECE 4650 Yearlong Clinical Exp I (P-5)

3 Credits
This course is the first semester of an intensive and extensive co-teaching yearlong clinical experience in elementary education. Under the guidance of a collaborating teacher and university supervisor and working in a diverse environment that includes students with exceptionalities and English learners, candidates practice professional competencies that impact student achievement. This experience includes regularly scheduled professional seminars. Proof of liability insurance is required.

3

Total: 15

Term 8

Requirement

Hours

ECE 4660 Yearlong Clinical Exp II (P-5)
ECE 4660 Yearlong Clinical Exp II (P-5)

6 Credits
This course is the second semester of an intensive and extensive co-teaching yearlong clinical experience in elementary education. Under the guidance of a collaborating teacher and university supervisor and working in a diverse environment that includes students with exceptionalities and English learners, candidates practice professional competencies that impact student achievement. This experience includes regularly scheduled professional seminars and the completion of a content pedagogy assessment. Proof of liability insurance is required.
Prerequisites: ECE 4650 with a minimum grade of C

10
HPE 3670 Early Childhood Hea/Phy Ed
HPE 3670 Early Childhood Hea/Phy Ed

2 Credits
The study of health education and move?ment experiences for early childhood school children as part of the Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP). Planning, teaching, and evaluating a developmental program in the elementary classroom. Emphasis will be placed upon integrated planning experiences. Notes: Includes field experience.

2

Total: 12

Year 4 (Hours: 27)

Program Total: 120 Hours

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