Elementary Education (B.S.)

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Requirements

Students seeking an elementary education (grade 1-6) licensure are 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. Students must apply for acceptance into the program during their 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 the departmental advisor for further information.

Students may choose to complete the major without licensure. Those interested in this option, which may include up to 12 credits of internship, should discuss their options with their education 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 260 will fulfill the core NSM 202 - The Scientific Enterprise requirement.

EDU 113 - Introduction to Elementary Education (2)
EDU 225 - Child Development and Learning (4)
EDU 238 - The Exceptional Child (2)
EDU 260 - Concepts of Science and Principles of Engineering PK-6 (4)
EDU 270 - Math Methods (3)
EDU 331 - Effective Vocabulary and Comprehension Instruction Through Children’s Literature (2)
EDU 345 - Introduction to the Science of Reading (2)
EDU 347 - Science of Elementary Reading Instruction (3)
EDU 348 - Assessment for the Classroom Teacher (2)
EDU 366 - Diversity in Schools and Communities (4)
EDU 410 - Writing Methods (2)
EDU 448 - Classroom Management: Elementary (2)
EDU 450 - Education Methods: Science, Technology, and Engineering Elementary (2)
EDU 452 - Education Methods: Social Studies Elementary (2)
EDU 481 - Elementary School Practicum (12-16; 8 if seeking dual licensure)
MAT 205 - Concepts of Mathematics I (4)
MAT 206 - Concepts of Mathematics II (4)
HIS 131 - Survey of US History and Geography (4)

Licensure Courses

The following courses are required for licensure. The undergraduate courses fulfill core requirements.

ENG 141 - Western Literature (4)
HIS 121 - Historical Perspectives on Culture, Belief and Civilization (4)
ESL licensure or earn SEI endorsement through EDU 641 Sheltered English Immersion*
EDU 613 Assistive Technology*

*See Graduate Academic Catalog for course description