BS in Education
Overview
The BS in Education aims at offering prospective students the necessary breadth and depth required upon graduation. The program is tailored to recent high school graduates. The core courses in Education provide students with a comprehensive overview of the social and psychological foundations of the discipline. They also contribute to the development of in-depth knowledge and professional skills needed by any teacher, building on both, theory and practice. The subject matter courses, methods and practice teaching courses are specialized and prepare students in content and in methods of teaching specific subjects at specific levels of schooling.
As part of the BS, students can take part in the various activities offered by the STEM Lab, equipped with the latest teaching materials allowing students to develop and practice engaging STEM learning activities. We thrive to empower prospective teachers’ empathy and creativity, to support them in empowering the future generation of leaders.
Curriculum
A total of 92 credits are required to graduate, distributed as follows:
- Education Core Courses (30 credits)
- Emphasis Core Courses (30 credits)
a. Early Childhood Education emphasis (24 credits of methods courses and 6 credits of practicum)
b. Elementary Education emphasis (Home Room Teaching) (24 credits of methods courses and 6 credits of practicum) - LAS Core Courses (6 credits)
- LAS Elective Courses (24 credits)
- Free Elective Courses (2 credits)
I. Education Core Courses (30 credits)
Number | Course | Cr |
---|---|---|
EDU201 | Fundamentals of Education | 3 |
EDU203 | Reading Across the Curriculum | 3 |
EDU204 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
EDU208 | Teaching Diverse Learners | 3 |
EDU310 | Technology of Education | 3 |
EDU330 | Classroom Management | 3 |
EDU332 | Educational Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
EDU360 | Introduction to Educational Research | 3 |
EDU390 | STEAM Education | 3 |
EDU499P | Capstone Project | 3 |
EDU499R | Undergraduate Research | 3 |
II. Emphasis Course Requirements (depending on emphasis) (30 credits)
A. Elementary Education Emphasis (30 credits)
Methods/Subject Matter Courses (24 credits)
Number | Course | Cr |
---|---|---|
EDU209 | English for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
EDU211 | Math for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
EDU212 | Science for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
EDU342 | PCK Math | 3 |
EDU343 | PCK Science | 3 |
EDU344 | PCK English | 3 |
EDU345 | PCK Social Studies | 3 |
EDU352 | Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary School | 3 |
Practicum Requirements (6 credits)
Number | Course | Cr |
---|---|---|
EDU302 | Practicum I: Elementary | 1 |
EDU424 | Practicum II: Elementary | 3 |
EDU445 | Practicum III: Elementary | 2 |
B. Early Childhood Education Emphasis (30 credits)
Methods/Subject Matter Course (24 credits)
Number | Course | Cr |
---|---|---|
ART333 | Art Education | 3 |
EDU209 | English for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
EDU211 | Math for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
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 |
EDU350 | Curriculum and Instruction for Early School | 3 |
Practicum Requirements (6 credits)
Number | Course | Cr |
---|---|---|
EDU300 | Practicum I: ECE | 1 |
EDU420 | Practicum II: ECE | 3 |
EDU443 | Practicum III: ECE | 2 |