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Mar 07, 2026
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2026-2027 University Catalog
Elementary Education, Certification in Grades 1-5, B.S.
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Earn a degree in Elementary Education grades 1-5 and pass the Praxis Exam Principles of Learning and Teaching (5621).
Requirements
A grade below “C” will not be accepted for candidates seeking Elementary certification.
The curriculum in Elementary Education has five components:
- general education,
- focus area,
- knowledge of the learner and the learning environment,
- methodology and teaching, and
- special education.
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Aligned with Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
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Candidates are able to apply critical concepts and principles of learner development, learning differences, and creating safe and supportive learning environments in order to work effectively with diverse P-12 students and their families. (CAEP Standard R1.1 The Learner and Learning)
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Candidates know central concepts of their content area and are able to apply the content in developing equitable and inclusive learning experiences for diverse P-12 students. (CAEP Standard R1.2 Content )
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Candidates are able to assess, plan for instruction, and utilize a variety of instructional strategies to provide equitable and inclusive learning experiences for diverse P-12 students. Candidates model and apply national or state approved technology standards to engage and improve learning for all students. (CAEP R1.3 Instructional Practice)
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Candidates engage in professional learning, act ethically, take responsibility for student learning, and collaborate with others to work effectively with diverse P-12 students and their families. (CAEP R1.4 Professional Responsibility)
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General Education Requirements
Social Sciences
- Social Sciences elective Credits: 6
Course Requirements for Major
Total Credit Hours Required: 120
- Refer to the following sections in the University Catalog for specific courses and university regulations to fulfill General Education Requirements. Catalog sections: General Education Core Requirements and General Education Course Menu.
Non-Coursework
Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams Minimum grade of “C” in all courses Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework Four Year Plan of Study
B.S. in Elementary Education, Certification in Grades 1-5 Understanding Your Degree Program of Study Four Year Plan of Study Key GE - General education M - Major coursework O - Other coursework FE - Free electives RE - Restricted electives UR - University requirements CR - College requirements Program requirements - Some degree programs offer an opportunity to complete a Concentration (C) within the major. Some degree programs require that a Concentration (C) or an Option (OP) be completed as a part of the major. First Year of Enrollment
- General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
Second Year of Enrollment
- General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
Third Year of Enrollment
- General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
Fourth Year of Enrollment
- General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
Total Credit Hours Required: 120
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