All of the requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Liberal Studies are listed on the Liberal Studies web site.

The 40 credit hours of Education courses required within the Liberal Studies major are listed below.

Elementary Endorsement Requirements

The 40-credit Elementary School program consists of the following education courses:

• EDUC 245  Human Growth and Development/3 credits
• EDUC 260  Introduction to the Teaching Profession/2credits
• EDUC 299  Application for Teacher Preparation/0 credits
• EDUC 325  Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School/2 credits
• EDUC 326  Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary Grades (N, K-6)/2 credits
• EDUC 450   Principles of Instruction (N, K-8)/2 credits
• EDUC 451  Curriculum in the Elementary School (N, K-6)/2 credits

Practica: Two practica are required: one on the primary level and one on the middle school level

Take in first session of summer school at end of freshman or sophomore year:

• EDUC 265  Practicum I - Primary or Middle School level/3 credits

Take fall or spring semester:

• EDUC 305  Practicum in Early Childhood/3 credits (Prerequisite: EDUC 265)

-OR-

Take in first session of summer school at end of sophomore or junior year:

• EDUC 370  Practicum II - Primary or Middle School Level/3 credits (Prerequisite: EDUC 265)
• EDUC 380  Classroom Assessment/2 credits
• EDUC 484  Media and Technology/1 credit
• EDUC 487  Classroom Management and System Issues/3 credits
• EDUC 489  Survey of Exceptional Children/3 credits

(All of the above will be taken prior to enrolling in the Professional Semester. A minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA is required. See undergraduate catalog for other requirements.)

Professional Semester:

• EDUC 400  Directed Teaching in the Elementary and Middle School /11 credits

OR

• EDUC 401  Directed Teaching in the Elementary School / 11 credits
• EDUC 488  Education Seminar/1credit

TOTAL CREDITS/40