Program Requirements
During the Freshmen and Sophomore years of the program, students study various content areas as they work toward completing the requirements of the liberal arts core and the general education requirements of the Bachelor of Science degree. At the same time, students are required to participate in one education course per semester which helps prepare them for the education major taken during their junior and senior years. All of these early courses have a practicum component whereby students spend time in area public schools. These four classes are as follows:

At the end of each semester, education majors meet with their faculty advisor to discuss their progress toward degree requirements and career goals. For a student to enter the Professional Education Major in their junior year, they must:

1. Have completed 60 or more credits towards their bachelor’s degree.
2. Have completed all general education requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree.
3. Passed the Praxis I exam.*
4. Be in good academic standing with the University
5. Have completed the following 42 credits in the liberal arts core:
   • 6 credits of English**
   • 6 credits of Mathematics**
   • 6 credits of Science**
   • 6 credits of Social Science**
   • 18 credits of elective course work (9 of which are upper level)*

*See advisor for the suggested courses worksheet and information on the Praxis I exam. **Minimum grade of "C" is required.

*A minimum grade of "C" is required in all course of the Education Major.

Student Teaching Requirements
**Students apply to the Director of Student Teaching during the semester prior to the student teaching assignment. Course work is not permitted during student teaching without permission of the Education Division. At the time of student teaching assignment, student must have completed the following requirements:

1. For Elementary Certification: 42 liberal arts core electives to include the following:
• 6 Credits of English
• 6 Credits of Mathematics
• 6 Credits of Science
• 6 Credits of Social Science (anthropology, geography, economics, government/political sciences, and history)
• 18 Credits of elective liberal art courses (9 of which are upper level) OR for Secondary certification: Completion of 24 credits in content endorsement area
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.5
3. A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses and content area of liberal arts core.
4. Work with mentor teachers during student teaching to finalize the portfolio

Disclaimer: The requirements listed above provide an example of what may be required for new students. Actual program requirements will vary depending on the academic year in which the student enrolled in the program. Please consult the appropriate catalog for official degree/program requirements.

Suggested Course Schedule – 4 Year Elementary Education Students

Praxis I Exam – required to begin professional core

Praxis II exam must be passed before beginning Student Teaching