Course of Study for B.S. Major in Interdisciplinary Studies
WITH A CONCENTRATION IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-5)
The Elementary Education (K-5) program is a professional preparation program that gives you an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and creative development of children in addition to the content knowledge and pedagogical skills required of teachers in today's classrooms. Students entering this program must complete the special application, meet the University requirements, and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Students who acquire licensure in elementary education will be certified to teach kindergarten through fifth grade.
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For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation
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I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements
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34 hours
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Listed in the catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Display
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Limit III. A. Behavioral Sciences to SOC 241 General Sociology
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Limit III. B. BIO: 100, 105, 110, 111, 112, or 211
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Limit III. C. 1. History to HIS 221 American History I or
HIS 222 American History II
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Limit III. C. 2. Critical and Creative Works to Literature
(ENG: 225, 226, 235, 236, 245, or 246)
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Limit III. C. 3. Humanities Capstone to HUM495 Values in Human Thought
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II. Major Requirements:
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42 - 43 hours
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Choose one (1) of the following Fine Arts Course:
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3 hours
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ART 110
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Art Appreciation OR
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(3)
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ART 234
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Introduction to Creativity (W) OR
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(3)
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MUS 110
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Music Appreciation OR
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(3)
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MUS 214
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The Development of American Music OR
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(3)
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THE 160
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Introduction to Theatre OR
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(3)
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THE 265
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Acting I
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(3)
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Choose one (1) of the following options:
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3-4 hours
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PHS 111
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Physical Science I OR
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(3)
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PHS 112
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Physical Science II
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(3)
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OR:
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CHE 121
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General Chemistry I WITH
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(3)
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CHE 121L
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General Chemistry I Lab
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(1)
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Required:
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36 hours
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SPA 131
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Elementary Spanish I
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3
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SPA 132
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Elementary Spanish II
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3
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PSY 201
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Child Development and Lab
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3
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MAT 206
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The Real Number System
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3
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POL 231
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American Government
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3
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PSY 306
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Educational Psychology (W)
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3
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HUM 320
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Diversity in America (W)
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3
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Humanities Electives (upper division)
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9
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Math & Natural Science Electives
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6
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III.Professional Core for Elementary Education (K-5):
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45 hours
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EDU 130
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Introduction to Education (W)
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3
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SPE 240
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Special Education Foundations (W)
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3
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EDU 250
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Professional Reflective Seminar I
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1
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Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program to take the following:
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EDU 310
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Literacy I: Emergent Literacy Methods Across Content Areas
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3
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EDU 311
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Literacy II: Literature and Literacy (W)
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3
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EDU 320
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Technology in the Classroom
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3
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EDU 327
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Tests and Measurements
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3
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EDU 330
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Teaching Mathematics: Methods, Strategies, and Techniques
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3
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EDU 350*
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Professional Reflective Seminar II
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1
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EDU 415*
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Literacy IV: Teaching Methods Across Content Areas
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3
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EDU 428*
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Classroom Management
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RDG 312
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Literacy III: Teaching Literacy
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4
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Must be admitted to Student Teaching to take the following:
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EDU 445
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Student Teaching, Elementary
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12
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EDU 450
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Professional Reflective Seminar III
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1
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IV.Additional Required Courses for Elementary Licensure:
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3-6 hours
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HEA 216
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Personal Health
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3
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HEA 217
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First Aid and CPR OR
Red Cross Training
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3
(0)
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| V. Electives |
including additional Bible |
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126 hours |
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*These courses must be taken the semester prior to Student Teaching.
**The Liberal Arts Core Requirements are met for students with Associate of Arts or Science (A.A. or A.S.) degrees. Specific courses noted must be completed as part of the A.A. or A.S. degree. Seven hours of Bible from FHU are required.