Elementary Education
Students interested in Elementary Teacher Licensure (grades 1-6) will complete the liberal studies major and the education major outlined below. The liberal studies major is designed specifically to address the requirements for elementary licensure and to prepare elementary teachers in the content they will teach.
Liberal Studies Major
New Massachusetts Department of Education licensure requirements have necessitated changes in the liberal studies major. Specific course requirements for the liberal studies major are listed below.
Liberal Studies Major Requirements for Elementary Education Majors
- BIOL1101 Life on Earth
- CHEM1110 Introduction to Physical Sciences
- ENGL1105 Introduction to Literature
- ENGL2304 American Voices in Fiction and Non-Fiction
- HIST1105 United States History to 1877
- HIST1106 United States History Since 1877
- HIST1108 World History to 1500
- MATH1120 Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers I
- MATH1122 Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers II
- SOC2129 Cultural Geography
A 3000-level course in art history, English, history, math or political science.
Four-Year Sequence for Elementary Education Program
First Year
- EDUC1111 The Great American Experiment: Education for All in a Diverse Society
- PSYCH1401 Child Psychology
Second Year
- EDUC2211 Elementary Curriculum, Assessment & Instructional Design for Diverse Learners I
- EDUC2212 Elementary Curriculum, Assessment & Instructional Design for Diverse Learners II +
Third Year
- EDUC3211 Literacy and Literacy Methods I
- EDUC3212 Literacy and Literacy Methods II +
- EDUC3213 Mathematics Methods +
- EDUC3214 Science and Social Studies Methods
Fourth Year
- EDUC4467 Student Teaching Practicum
- EDUC4468 Student Teaching Capstone Seminar
- EDUC4469 Capstone Seminar/ Electronic Teaching Portfolio Development
+ Includes pre-practicum field-based experience