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

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

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-4146

The B.S.Ed. in elementary education with an emphasis in education studies is intended to prepare students for successful careers in diverse areas, including working in or directing after school programs or in informal education organizations such as Science Central, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and the Fort Wayne Urban League. This degree does not lead to a teacher license.

To earn the Education Studies (nonlicensure) Elementary (B.S.Ed.), you must satisfy the requirements of Purdue University Fort Wayne (Regulations ) and the School of Education .

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 Education Studies 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

Program Requirements: 4-year Plan

Education Studies (Non-Licensure) Elementary (BSEd) 4-Year Plan

General Requirements

General Education Requirements: Credits 33

Student are expected to complete a minimum of 3 credits in each of the following categories: 1) Foundational Intellectual Skills (A1, A2, and A3); 2) Ways of Knowing (B4, B5, B6, and B7); and Capstone (C8). Then, an additional 9 credits can be completed in Foundational Intellectual Skills and/or Ways of Knowing categories. Several of the general education courses may be completed with Education Studies Major courses, Additional Major Required Courses, First Focus Required Minor courses, and Second Focus required courses below. Further details about the General Education program as well as a list of courses in each category can be found at: General Education Requirements . Additionally, your academic advisor can provide a list of recommended General Education courses.

Education Studies Major: Credits 27

EDU 20000 - Examining Self As A Teacher Cr. 3.
EDU 34001 - Education And American Culture Cr. 3. (Satisfies Gen Ed B5)
EDU 25000 - General Educational Psychology Cr. 1-4. and
EDU 10100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0.
EDU 34600 - Guidance Of Young Children Cr. 3. (Satisfies Gen Ed C8)
Select one of the following Child Development courses (3 cr):
EDU 24900 - Early Childhood Development Cr. 3.
or
EDU 31500 - Child Development Cr. 3. and
EDU 30100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
or
PSY 36900 - Development Across The Lifespan Cr. 3.
Select one of the following Cultural Linguistics course (3 cr):
EDU 22200 - Early Childhood Multilingual Learners Cr. 3.
or
EDU 36900 - Culturally Relevant, Multilingual Literacy Education For Elementary Educators Cr. 3.
(Note: It is preferred to take EDU 31500/EDU 30100 with this course in the same semester.)
EDU 30500 - Teaching The Exceptional Learner In The Elementary School Cr. 3.
EDU 45300 - Management Of Academic And Social Behavior Cr. 3.
Select one of the following Special Education courses (3 cr.)
EDU 37001 - Introduction To Learning Disabilities Cr. 3.
or
EDU 41000 - Trends And Issues In Special Education Cr. 3. Early Childhood

Professional Experience Courses: Credits 8

EDU 21000 - Career Planning Cr. 2. and
EDU 10100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0.
EDU 30000 - Topical Exploration In Education Cr. 1-3. Practicum (3 Cr)
EDU 40000 - Topical Exploration In Education Cr. 1-15. Internship (3 Cr)

Additional Major Required Courses: Credits 12

PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology Cr. 3.
SOC 16101 - Principles Of Sociology Cr. 3.
Additional Gen Ed A1 (ENGL 23301 preferred) Cr. 3.
One of the following HSRV courses (3 cr):
HSRV 10300 - Helping Relationship Techniques Cr. 3.
HSRV 10500 - Interpersonal Skills For Practical Application Cr. 3.
HSRV 16900 - Introduction To Wellness And Stress Management Cr. 3.

First Focus Required Minor: Credits 15

You must complete a minor in one of the following areas: Human Services, Psychology, or Sociology (15 cr). To learn more about each minor either visit the appropriate program description page or use the links below:

Human Services Minor

Psychology Minor

Sociology Minor

Second Focus (options & credits vary)

Select a second area of focus that supports your educational and career goals. This should be either a PFW minor or the Teaching English as a New Language Certificate.

Electives

Complete the required credits to reach the minimum 120 total credit hour requirement.

Total Credits: 120

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all graduation requirements specified for each selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. If you cannot complete all program requirements by your stated graduation date but fail to remove those from your plan of study, the Registrar’s Office in consultation with your academic advisor will remove unmet pursuits from your plan of study. Changing curricular records during the graduation term of application may affect state or federal financial aid awards. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.