2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
Elementary Education
To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical-tracking criteria. The critical-tracking courses appear in bold.
Semester 1:
- 1010 SAT or 21 ACT
- 2.00 UF GPA required
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 of 3 critical courses (EDF1005 or EDG2701 or EME2040)
- 2.3 UF GPA required
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional course of the 3 critical courses
- 2.6 UF GPA required for semesters 3-5
Semester 4:
- Complete all 3 critical courses with a 3.0 GPA on all critical course work
Semester 5:
- Complete 60 hours of course work
- Complete CLAST (no exemptions)
- Complete Writing Requirement
- Complete Math Requirement
- Complete 9 hours of International/ Diversity
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Semester 1 |
Credits |
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Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) (Algebra or above) |
3 |
|
American History (GE) |
3 |
|
Physical Science (GE) |
3 |
|
General Psychology (PSY 2012) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 2 |
Credits |
|
EDF 1005 Intro to Education |
3 |
|
Biological Science (GE) |
3 |
|
Literature (GE) |
3 |
|
Developmental Psychology (DEP 3053) |
3 |
|
Statistics (STA2023)(GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 3 |
Credits |
|
EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations (GE-S, I) |
3 |
|
Philosophy |
3 |
|
Earth Science |
3 |
|
Associated Science lab |
0-1 |
|
Social & Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
|
Gen Ed Elective (C, M, H, S, P, B) |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 4 |
Credits |
|
EME 2040 Intro to Ed Technology |
3 |
|
Mathematics (MAC 2311 or MGF 1106) |
3 |
|
Fine Arts Skills (HUM 2511) |
3 |
|
Speech (ORI 2000 or SPC 2600) |
3 |
|
Gen Ed Elective (C, M, H, S, P, B) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
Critical-tracking criteria:
- For semesters 5-8, you must maintain a 3.0 upper-division GPA.
- There is an official admissions process to enter ProTeach at the junior level. Do not register for courses in semesters 5-8 before ProTeach admission.
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Semester 5 |
Credits |
|
EDF 3115 Child Development for Inclusive Education |
3 |
|
EEX 3070 Teachers and Learners in Inclusive Schools |
3 |
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SDS 3430 Family and Community Involvement in Education |
3 |
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LAE 3005 Children’s Literature in Childhood Education |
3 |
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LAE 4314 Language Arts for Diverse Learners |
3 |
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MUE 3210 Music for the Elementary Child |
2 |
|
ARE 4314 Art Education for Elem. School |
2 |
|
Total |
19 |
|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
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EEX 3257 Core Teaching Strategies |
3 |
|
EEX 3616 Core Management Strategies |
3 |
|
EEC 3706 Emergent Literacy |
3 |
|
HSC 3301 Health Science Education in Elementary Schools |
3 |
|
MAE 3811 Math Elem. Teachers 2 |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
SCE 4310 Elementary Science Methods for the Inclusive Classroom |
3 |
|
LAS #### Science (3000 or above) |
3 |
|
MAE 4310 Teaching Mathematics in theInclusive Elementary Classroom |
3 |
|
TSL 3526 ESOL: Language & Culture |
3 |
|
EME 4406 Integrating Technology into the Classroom |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 8 |
Credits |
|
ENC 3254 Professional Writing in the Discipline |
3 |
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SSE 4312 Social Studies for Diverse Learners |
3 |
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LAS #### Social Science (3000 or above) |
3 |
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RED #### Reading Interm Grades |
3 |
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EDE 4942 Integrated Teaching in Elementary Education |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
Certification Options
During the graduate year, students may select from two certification tracks.
Option A: Dual-Certification Track: 39-hour master’s degree program or 33-hour postbaccalaureate program
- Confers recommendation for elementary (grades K-6) and special education (ESE K-12) certification with ESOL endorsement
- Requires 12 hours specialization course work in special education
Option B: Single-Certification Track: 39-hour master’s degree program or 21-hour postbaccalaureate program
Confers recommendation for elementary education certification (grades K-6) with ESOL endorsement