Elementary Education: K-6 (BS)
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Select General Education Requirements | 50 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Professional Studies | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| EDU 330 | Foundations Read Instruct - W | 3 |
| EDU 345 | Field Experience (see footnote table below) 1 | 2 |
| EDU 346 | K-6 Education | 3 |
| EPY 351 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| EDU 430 | K-6 Internship (see footnote table below) 1 | 10 |
| Teaching Field Core | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| EDU 234 | What It Means to Know and Do Mathematics | 3 |
| EDU 300 | Classroom Management 1 (see footnote table below) 1 | 3 |
| EDU 303 | Field Experience SPE (see footnote table below) 1 | 1 |
| EDU 311 | Partnerships in SPE (see footnote table below) 1 | 3 |
| EDU 312 | Intell and Physical Disabilit (see footnote table below) 1 | 3 |
| EDU 313 | Learning & Behav Disorders (see footnote table below) 1 | 3 |
| EDU 331 | Teaching Reading (see footnote table below) 1 | 3 |
| EDU 332 | Teaching Language Arts (see footnote table below) 1 | 3 |
| EDU 336 | Teaching Social Studies (see footnote table below) 1 | 3 |
| EDU 337 | Teaching Science (see footnote table below) 1 | 3 |
| EDU 338 | STEAM Education | 3 |
| EDU 344 | Constructing Mathematical Knowledge through Social Interactions | 3 |
| EDU 355 | K-6 Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 362 | Behavior Mgmt of Except Child (see footnote table below) 1 | 3 |
| EDU 364 | Planning Mathematics Instruction that Engages All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 384 | Planning Mathematics Instruction Informed by Student Data | 3 |
| RED 333 | Literature for Children - W | 3 |
| Minor Requirements | ||
| A minor is not required for this degree program | 0 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Required for admission to Candidacy as a prerequisite
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area I – Written Composition | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Area II – Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| B. Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| C. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre (see footnote table below) 2 | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| D. Select three hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro to African Amer Studies | ||
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre (see footnote table below) 2 | ||
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| Introductory Latin I | ||
| Introductory Latin II | ||
| Introductory French I | ||
| Introductory French II | ||
| Introductory Chinese I | ||
| Introductory Chinese II | ||
| Introductory Spanish I | ||
| Introductory Spanish II | ||
| Intro Classical Greek I | ||
| Intro Classical Greek II | ||
| Introductory German I | ||
| Introductory German II | ||
| Accelerated Intro German | ||
| Introductory Russian I | ||
| Introductory Russian II | ||
| Accelerated Intro Russian | ||
| Intermediate Latin I | ||
| Intermediate Latin II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Accelerated Inter French - H | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| Intermediate Chinese II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Inter Spanish Accel -H | ||
| Interm Classical Greek I | ||
| Interm Classical Greek II | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| Intermediate Russian I | ||
| Intermediate Russian II | ||
| Intensive Second Year Russian | ||
| Introductory Japanese I | ||
| Introductory Japanese II | ||
| Introductory Arabic I | ||
| Introductory Arabic II | ||
| Intro American Sign Language I | ||
| Intro American Sign Lang II | ||
| Introductory Korean I | ||
| Introductory Korean II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Arabic I | ||
| Intermediate Arabic II | ||
| Intermediate ASL I | ||
| Intermediate ASL II | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Social Ethics | ||
| Western Philosophy: Classical | ||
| Intro to the Study of Religion | ||
| Old Testament/Hebrew Bible | ||
| Survey of the New Testament | ||
| Area III – Natural Sciences & Mathematics | ||
| A. Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Math in Society | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Precalculus Trigonometry | ||
| Precal Algebra-Trigonometry | ||
| Calculus and Its Applications | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| B. Select four hours of the following: | 4 | |
| Life Science I and Life Science I Laboratory | ||
| General Biology I and General Biology I Lab | ||
| C. Select 8 hours of the following: | 8 | |
| Life Science II and Life Science II Lab | ||
| General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory | ||
| Survey of Inorg and Org Chem and Survey Inorg-Org Chem Lab | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Environmental Geography and Environmental Geography Lab | ||
| Earth and the Environment and Earth and the Environment Lab | ||
| Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab (see footnote table below) 2 | ||
| Earth History and Earth History Lab | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy and Introduction to Astronomy Lab | ||
| Concepts of Physics and Concepts of Physics Laboratory (see footnote table below) 2 | ||
| Physics with Algebra-Trig I and Alg-Trig Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Physics with Algebra -Trig II and Alg-Trig Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics II and Calculus-Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Area IV – History, Social & Behavioral Sciences 1 | ||
| A. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| World Civilization I | ||
| World Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 1 | ||
| US History since 1877 1 | ||
| B. Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro | ||
| Prin of Microeconomics | ||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | ||
| People, Places, Environment | ||
| World Regional Geography (see footnote table below) 2 | ||
| Intro to Gender Studies | ||
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| World Civilization I | ||
| World Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 (see footnote table below) 2 | ||
| US History since 1877 (see footnote table below) 2 | ||
| Intro to US Government (see footnote table below) 2 | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Electives (Recommended: EDU 100 and EDU 200) | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 50 | |
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Students must complete a 6 credit hour sequence either in literature (Area II – EH 215 & EH 216, EH 225 & EH 226, or EH 235 & EH 236) or history (Area IV – HY 101 & HY 102 or HY 121 & HY 122 or HY 135 & HY 136).
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Recommended Course
Additional Information
Teacher Candidacy – Elementary Education K6
This major contains a professional component of upper-level education courses (300-400 levels), grouped into three consecutive semesters (as shown on the graduation plan: Block 2, Block 3, Block 4), and are only available to students who have gained admission to Teacher Candidacy.
Admission Requirements for Teacher Candidacy:
Courses and GPA
- Courses: 3 x 12 (12 semester hours in each of the three areas: English/Language Arts, Science, and Social Science with a grade of C or better). Plus, EDU 234, EDU 303, EDU 311, EDU 313, EDU 330, EDU 344, EDU 346, and EPY 351.
- Hours: 60 credit hours of degree requirements completed
- Minimum Grade Point Averages: 2.5 Program, 2.5 Professional Studies, 2.5 Teaching Field, and 2.5 USA GPA (all GPAs found in degree audit). No grade below a “C” is accepted in the 3 x 12, the Professional Studies, or Teaching Field.
ALSDE Background Check
Application, Liability Insurance, and Interview
- Completed and scheduled in the UCOM Advising Center during the semester prior to beginning Teacher Candidacy
Block Prerequisites and Certification/Graduation Requirements:
Block 2 Prerequisite
- Admission to Teacher Candidacy
Block 3 Prerequisites
- Praxis – Elementary Education: Multi Subjects – Passing Scores (Science and Social Studies) – https://praxis.ets.org/state-requirements/alabama-tests.html
- GPAs at Admission Requirement Levels
- Successful Completion of Block 2 with Grades of C or Higher
Block 4 Prerequisites
- Foundations of Reading Test – Passing Score – https://www.al.nesinc.com/
- Student Teaching Application
- GPAs at Admission Requirement Levels
- RED 333 - Literature for Children
- Successful Completion of Block 3 with Grades of C or higher
Certification/Graduation Requirements
- Foundations of Mathematics Test - Passing Score
- edTPA – Passing Score – https://www.edtpa.com/
- Applications for Certification and Graduation
- GPAs at Admission Requirement Levels
- Completion of all Degree Applicable Courses and Credit Hours (Min. 120 Credit Hours)
- Successful Completion of Block 4 with Grades of C or higher
Add-on Certification available for Elementary Education Majors
Collaborative Special Education K-6 Add-on Certificate: No additional coursework is required. Praxis Test Requirement: Subject Area-Special ED (required for certification).
Note: Praxis and other test requirements are subject to change as prescribed by the ALSDE. Prior to test registration, please verify the current requirements on the ALSDE website. https://www.alabamaachieves.org/teacher-center/teacher-certification/
Graduation Plan
(120 Total Hours)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| EDU 100 | Role of the Teacher (Area V, I) 1,2 | 2 |
| EH 101 | English Composition I (CP) | 3 |
| Fine Art | Area II, C 1 | 3 |
| MA 110 | Finite Mathematics (or higher (CP) Area III, A) 1 | 3 |
| PSC 130 or GEO 114 |
Intro to US Government (CP, Area IV, B) 1,2 or People, Places, Environment |
3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| BLY 101 | Life Science I (CP) | 3 |
| BLY 101L | Life Science I Laboratory (CP) | 1 |
| CA 110 | Public Speaking (CP) | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Teaching as a Profession 1,2 | 3 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II (CP) | 3 |
| HY 135 | US History to 1877 (CP, Area IV, A) 1,2 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EPY 351 | Human Growth & Development (CP) | 3 |
| GEO 115 or PSC 130 |
World Regional Geography (CP, Area IV, B) 1,2 or Intro to US Government |
3 |
| GY 111 or PH 104 |
Physical Geology (CP, Area III, B or Area V, B) 1,2 or Concepts of Physics |
3 |
| GY 111L or PH 104L |
Physical Geology Lab (CP, Area III, B or Area V, B) 1,2 or Concepts of Physics Laboratory |
1 |
| HY 136 | US History since 1877 (or Social Science (CP, Area IV, B)) 1,2 | 3 |
| Literature (CP) | Area II, B 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDU 234 | What It Means to Know and Do Mathematics (CP) | 3 |
| EDU 313 | Learning & Behav Disorders (CP) | 3 |
| EDU 346 | K-6 Education (CP) | 3 |
| Literature Sequence or Fine Art/Humanities Elective | Area II, D 1 | 3 |
| GY 111 or PH 104 |
Physical Geology (CP, Area III, B or Area V, B) 1,2 or Concepts of Physics |
3 |
| GY 111L or PH 104L |
Physical Geology Lab (CP, Area III, B or Area V, B) 1,2 or Concepts of Physics Laboratory |
1 |
| Take Elem Ed Praxis Exams (excluding reading subtest) | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Block 1 | ||
| EDU 330 | Foundations Read Instruct - W (CP) | 3 |
| EDU 344 | Constructing Mathematical Knowledge through Social Interactions (CP) | 3 |
| EDU 311 | Partnerships in SPE (CP) | 3 |
| EDU 303 | Field Experience SPE (CP) | 1 |
| RED 333 | Literature for Children - W | 3 |
| Apply for Candidacy | ||
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| Block 2 | ||
| EDU 331 | Teaching Reading 3 | 3 |
| EDU 336 | Teaching Social Studies 3 | 3 |
| EDU 337 | Teaching Science 3 | 3 |
| EDU 345 | Field Experience 3 | 2 |
| EDU 362 | Behavior Mgmt of Except Child 3 | 3 |
| EDU 364 | Planning Mathematics Instruction that Engages All Learners 3 | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Block 3 | ||
| EDU 312 | Intell and Physical Disabilit 3 | 3 |
| EDU 332 | Teaching Language Arts 3 | 3 |
| EDU 338 | STEAM Education 3 | 3 |
| EDU 355 | K-6 Practicum 3 | 3 |
| EDU 384 | Planning Mathematics Instruction Informed by Student Data 3 | 3 |
| Apply for Graduation | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Block 4 | ||
| EDU 430 | K-6 Internship 3 | 10 |
| EDU 300 | Classroom Management 1 3 | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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See General Education Requirements
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Recommended Course
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Requires admission to Candidacy
Notes:
- (CP) Candidacy Prerequisite
- (W) Courses that satisfy USA writing requirement (2 required)