Programs

BS in Education Suggested Three-Year Study Plan

This study plan is offered as a guideline only. Please consult with the department regarding the availability of course offerings for any given semester.

I. Elementary Education Emphasis

First Year

Fall (15 credits)

Number Course Cr.
ENG101 Academic English I 3
LAC201 Change Makers 3
LAC  Digital Cultures 3
EDU201 Fundamentals of Education 3
EDU204 Educational Psychology 3

Spring (15 credits)

Number Course Cr.
ENG102 Academic English II 3
LAC Change Makers 3
EDU208 Teaching Diverse Learners 3
EDU330 Classroom Management 3
EDU352 Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary School 3

Summer (6 credits)

Number Course Cr.
LASCZ Elective 3
LASCZ Elective 3

Second Year

Fall (15 credits)

Number Course Cr.
ENG202 Advanced Academic English 3
LASCZ Elective 3
EDU203 Reading Across the Curriculum 3
EDU310 Technology for Education 3
EDU390 STEAM Education 3

Spring (16 credits)

Number Course Cr.
COM203 Art of Public Communication 3
EDU209 English for Elementary Teachers 3
EDU211 Math for Elementary Teachers 3
EDU212 Science for Elementary Teachers 3
EDU302 Practicum 1: Elementary 1
EDU360 Introduction to Educational Research 3

Third Year

Fall (15 credits)

Number Course Cr.
EDU342 Pedagogical Content Knowledge - Math 3
EDU343 Pedagogical Content Knowledge - Science 3
EDU344 Pedagogical Content Knowledge - English 3
EDU345 Pedagogical Content Knowledge - Social Studies 3
EDU424 Practicum 2: Elementary 3

Spring (16 credits)

Number Course Cr.
LASCZ Elective 3
LAC Humanities and Art 3
EDU332 Educational Assessment and Evaluation 3
EDU445 Practicum 3: Elementary 2
EDU499 Senior Study in Education 1
  Free Elective 2

II. Early Childhood Education Emphasis

First Year

Fall (15 credits)

Number Course Cr.
ENG101 Academic English I 3
LAC Digital Cultures 3
LAC201 Change Makers 3
EDU201 Fundamentals of Education 3
EDU204 Educational Psychology 3

Spring (15 credits)

Number Course Cr.
ENG 102 Academic English II 3
LAC Change Makers 3
EDU208 Teaching Diverse Learners 3
EDU330 Classroom Management 3
EDU350 Curriculum and Instruction for Early Years 3

Summer (6 credits)

Number Course Cr.
LASCZ Elective 3
LASCZ Elective 3

Second Year

Fall (15 credits)

Number Course Cr.
ENG202 Advanced Academic English 3
LASCZ Elective 3
EDU203 Reading Across the Curriculum 3
EDU310 Technology for Education 3
EDU390 STEAM Education 3

Spring (16 credits)

Number Course Cr.
COM203 Art of Public Communication 3
EDU209 English for Elementary Teachers 3
EDU211 Math for Elementary Teachers 3
ART333 Art Education 3
EDU300 Practicum 1: Early 1
EDU360 Introduction to Educational Research 3

Third Year

Fall (15 credits)

Number Course Cr.
EDU340 Language and Literacy in Early Years 3
EDU341 Mathematical Literacy for Early Years 3
EDU348 Performing Arts for Children 3
EDU349 Scientific Literacy for Early Years 3
EDU420 Practicum 2: ECE 3

Spring (16 credits)

Number Course Cr.
LASCZ Elective 3
LAC Humanities and Art 3
EDU332 Educational Assessment and Evaluation 3
EDU443 Practicum 3: ECE 2
EDU499 Senior Study in Education 1
  Free Elective 2