Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)

Departmental Requirements (54 credit hours)

• EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education (C) 2
• ELED 121 - Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers 2
• ELED 121L - Physical Science Lab 1
• ELED 162 - Geography and World History for Elementary Teachers 3
• ELED 296 - Field Experience (C) (Paraprofessional) 1
• ELED 320 - K-8 Science Methods (C) 2
• ELED 330 - K-8 Math Methods (C) 2
• ELED 344 - Integrated Literacy I K-8 3
• ELED 345 - Integrated Literacy II K-8 3
• ELED 360 - K-8 Social Science Methods (C) 2
• ELED 394 - Internship (C) 1
• ELED 395 - Practicum (minimum 1 cr. in reading & math; optional practica: ENL, Social Studies, Science, Indian Ed, or Special Ed) 4
• ELED 432 - K-8 Math Seminar II 1
• ELED 433 - Professional and Ethical Issues 1
• ELED 459 - Introduction to Literacy Assessment and Remediation 2
• ELED 462 - Teaching English as a New Language 2
• ELED 488 - K-8 Student Teaching (C) 12
• ELED 498 - Undergrad Research/Scholarship (C) 1
• SPED 300 - Students With Exceptionalities (C) 3
• SPED 441 - Inclusive Methods for Diverse Learners 2
• TET 200 - Technology to Improve Learning 2
• TET 400 - Methods in Educational Technology & Media 2

Nondepartmental Requirements (24 credit hours)

• ARTE 310 - K-8 Art Methods (C) 1
• EDER 415 - Educational Assessment (C) 2
• EDFN 440 - Classroom Management (C) 2
• EDFN 475 - Human Relations (C) 3
• EPSY 200 - Child/Adolescent Development and Learning 3
• INED 411 - South Dakota Indian Studies (C) 3
• MATH 341 - Math Concepts for Teachers I (C) 3
• MATH 342 - Math Concepts for Teachers II (C) 3
• MUS 353 - K-8 Music Methods (C) 2
• PE 330 - PK-8 Health, First Aid, Safety, Physical Education Methods 2

Note:

Students must have a CGPA of 2.6 to co-register for EDFN 338 and ELED 296 and to be admitted to Teacher Education.

Must be admitted into Teacher Education to be enrolled in courses in junior year and beyond.

Those desiring to do student teaching in kindergarten must complete the Elementary Education & Early Childhood program or Elementary Education & Kindergarten Endorsement program.