Elementary Education Major

The major in Elementary Education is designed to prepare an individual for teaching K thru 6th grade in the public or private school field with ESOL endorsement. Combine the knowledge and training in teaching elementary school with the biblical and theological foundation and YOU will have preparation second to none to serve effectively in a variety of teaching ministries.

The major in Elementary Education is designed to prepare those interested in using the classroom as a means for full-time ministry. The children of America are in need and waiting for those called of God to minister though a teaching ministry. The degree in elementary education is built upon 48 hours in general education and 18 hours of biblical/theological core courses. This tandem of requirements leads YOU to 62 hours of courses focused upon the professional development of teachers and an emphasis that will prepare YOU for teaching the various subjects in an elementary school classroom.

Elementary Education Course Requirements | 130 Total Hours

General Education Foundation (33 hours)

Specializations required within the General Education Foundation

• MA 230 College Algebra (required)
• SCI 201 Introduction to Biological Science (required)
• IT 201 Information Technology for Educators or EDU 2040 (required)
• EDU 2020 Integrating Art and Music (3 hours) (This course maybe substituted for HUM 101)

Additional General Education (15 hours)

• MA 220 Finite Math
• MA 210 Geometry
• SCI 202 Introduction to Earth Science
• SCI 203 Physical Science
• Any additional 3 hours in Western Civilization, American History, or Geography

General Electives (2 hours)

Biblical/Theological Foundation (18 hours)

Major (62 hours)

Professional Education

• EDU 2000 Field Experiences I
• EDU 2005 Foundations and Curriculum of Education
• EDU 3000 General Methods of Teaching
• EDU 2010 Psychology of Teaching and Learning
• EDU 3010 Classroom Management, Law, Ethics, and Safety
• EDU 3015 Survey of Special Education
• EDU 3020 Measurements and Evaluation
• EDU 4090 Internship?Student Teaching

Elementary Education

• ESOL 3701F Teaching Diverse Populations
• ESOL 3705F Theoretical Underpinnings of ESOL
• ESOL 3710F ESOL Curriculum and Methods
• RED 3001F Children?s Literature
• RED 3005F Early and Emergent Literacy K-2 (3-hours)
• RED 3006F Intermediate Literacy 3-6:Reading and Thinking (3 hours)
• RED 4001F Diagnosis and Remediation in Elementary Reading
• RED 4005F Reading Practicum (2 hours)
• EDU 4005F Teaching Language Arts in Elementary School
• EDU 4010F Math Concepts and Methods for Elementary Teachers
• EDU 4020F Teaching Science, Health, and Physical Education in Elementary School
• EDU 4025F Teaching Science, Health, and Physical Education in Middle School

Note: Those students who fail to take and pass the computer proficiency examination must take IT 101