Dec 26, 2024

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Elementary Education - Education Policy (Non-Licensure) (B.S.Ed.)

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Program: B.S.Ed.(Non-Licensure)
School of Education
College of Professional Studies

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-4146

The B.S.Ed. in elementary education with a concentration in public policy is intended to prepare students for successful careers in diverse areas, including education lobbying, serving as directors of after school programs, or in informal education organizations like Science Central, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and the Fort Wayne Urban League.

To earn the B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education - Education Policy, you must satisfy the requirements of Purdue University Fort Wayne (Regulations ) and the College of Professional Studies.

Grades of C- or higher are required in each course used toward this degree. Minimum 2.70 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of a major in Elementary Education - Education Policy students will:

Become more caring, humane and functional citizens in a global, multicultural, democratic society
Improve the human condition by creating positive learning environments
Become change agents by demonstrating reflective professional practice
Solve client problems through clear, creative analyses
Assess client performance, creating and executing effective teaching, counseling, and educational leadership by utilizing a variety of methodologies reflecting current related research
Utilize interdisciplinary scholarship, demonstrating technology and critical literacies, and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.

Program Delivery:

This program is available on campus

Declaring This Major:

You must declare this major with the School of Education

General Requirements

General Education Requirements: Credits 33

General Education Requirements

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills: Credits 12

1. Written Communication: Credits 6

2. Speaking and Listening

COM 11400 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Cr. 3.

3. Quantitative Reasoning

MA 10100 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Cr. 3.

Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing: Credits 18

4. Scientific Ways of Knowing: Credits 6

5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing: Credits 6

EDU 34001 - Education and American Culture Cr. 3.
One of the following:
ANTH 10501 - Culture and Society Cr. 3.
ANTH 20002 - Language and Culture Cr. 3.
POL 10300 - Introduction to American Politics Cr. 3.
PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology Cr. 3.
SOC 16101 - Principles of Sociology Cr. 3.

6. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing: Credits 3

HIST 10501 - American History I Cr. 3.

7. Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing: Credits 3

At least 3 credits from approved list (suggested courses are ENGL 10302 or ENGL 20301-Creative Writing).

Category C: Capstone: Credits 3

8. Capstone Experience

At least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses.

Additional Educational Studies Requirements: Credits 20

AD 25501 - Art and Design Cr. 3.
ENGL 49002 - Children’s Literature Cr. 3.
HIST 23200 - The World in the 20th Century Cr. 3.
MA 10200 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Cr. 3.
MA 10300 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III Cr. 3.
MUSC 24100 - Introduction to Music Fundamentals Cr. 2.
PHYS 21000 - The Nature of Physical Science I Cr. 3.

Preprofessional Education Requirements: Credits 12

EDU 20000 - Examining Self as a Teacher Cr. 3.
EDU 25000 - General Educational Psychology Cr. 1-4. and
EDU 10100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0.
EDU 20001 - Introduction to Scientific Inquiry Cr. 1-3.
EDU 20002 - Using Computers for Education Cr. 1-3.

Education Policy: Credits 51-52

Required Education Courses (12 credits)

Block 1:

EDU 30500 - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Elementary School Cr. 3.
EDU 31500 - Child Development Cr. 3. or
EDU 30100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.

Block 2:

EDU 33700 - Classroom Learning Environments Cr. 3.
EDU 37500 - Classroom and Community Leadership Cr. 3.
EDU 30100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.

First Focus: Public Affairs Minor: Credits 15

Three required courses:

PPOL 17000 - Introduction to Public Affairs Cr. 3.
PPOL 16200 - Environment and People Cr. 3. or
PPOL 27200 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences Cr. 3.
PPOL 45000 - Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs Cr. 1-3. (must take Politics and Education section: 3 credits)
Two additional courses (6 credits) from list approved for Public Affairs minor. We suggest taking PPOL 37601 as one of the courses.

Second Focus: Select one of the following options based on your professional interests

If none of the following options work for you, you may create a cohesive focus and have it approved by your academic advisor. The focus should be a minimum of 18 credits with at least 12 credits at 300+ level.

Internship: Credits 6

EDU 30000 - Topical Exploration in Education Cr. 1-3. Internship in Education Policy (Junior Internship; 3 credits; 75 hours minimum)
EDU 40000 - Topical Exploration in Education Cr. 1-15. Internship in Education Policy (Senior Internship; 3 credits; 160 hours minimum)

Electives

(Can use any university degree credit bearing course to bring program to 120 credits)

Total Credits: 120 Minimum

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair of dean.