Elementary Education (B.S.)

Requirements

The student seeking licensure of Elementary Education (1-6) is required to maintain a 2.70 cumulative GPA and earn a C or better in education classes. Students choose core humanities, social science and natural science options that meet licensure requirements as defined by the Department of Education. The student must apply for acceptance into the program during the sophomore year and must meet licensure requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the time of program completion.✣ In addition to the requirements for an initial teaching license, all students must complete the ESL licensure program or earn SEI endorsement. See departmental advisor.

✣ The College reserves the right to alter program requirements as necessary to remain in compliance with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure standards.

The following courses are required for an elementary education major:

• EDU 113 - Introduction to Elementary Education Credits: 2
• EDU 225 - Human Development and Learning Credits: 4
• EDU 231 - Children’s Literature Credits: 2
• EDU 238 - The Exceptional Child Credits: 2
• EDU 270 - Math Methods Credits: 3
• EDU 345 - Introduction to Teaching Reading Credits: 2
• EDU 347 - Elementary Reading and Language Arts (Grades 1-6) Credits: 3
• EDU 348 - Assessment for the Classroom Teacher Credits: 2
• EDU 448 - Classroom Management: Elementary Credits: 2
• EDU 450 - Education Methods: Science and Health Elementary Education Credits: 2
• EDU 452 - Education Methods: Social Studies Elementary Credits: 2
• EDU 481 - Elementary School Practicum Credits: 12-16; 8 if seeking dual licensure
• MAT 205 - Concepts of Mathematics I Credits: 4
• MAT 206 - Concepts of Mathematics II Credits: 4
• ENG 141 - Western Literature Credits: 4
• NSM 220 - Human Biology, Health and Disease Credits: 4
• Approved US history course (see advisor)

Double Majors

Elementary Education students with a declared double major may be eligible for core reductions as determined by the education department. Students are eligible for these reductions only as long as they remain a double major. Please see education department for more information.

Students who choose history as a second major will also complete GEG 210 - Principles of Geography .