Nov 25, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Elementary Education Certification Only (K-6)

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Program: B.S.Ed.
School of Education

Neff Hall 240 ~ 260-481-4146

The certification only program in elementary education is intended to prepare students for successful careers as teachers of children in elementary generalist (K-6) classroom settings. This program is a post-bachelor, non-degree program. While no degree or certificate will be awarded, a program completer may apply for an Indiana teaching license. Candidates must demonstrate competencies in four content areas of Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies as well as Mathematics and Science by passing content exams in each area prior to student teaching. Elementary Education students will also supplement their program with a Specialty Area in a concentration, dual license, or minor. See the list of options under the Specialty Area heading below.

To earn the license in elementary education, you must satisfy the requirements of Purdue University Fort Wayne (Academic Regulations, Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct ) and the School of Education.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the certification only program in Elementary Education 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.

Accreditation:

Our education programs are accredited through CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) and nationally recognized as a high-quality program through the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). Because of these statuses, students who meet specified requirements are eligible for the elementary education teaching license in the state of Indiana. Indiana holds reciprocal licensing agreements with other states.

Program Delivery:

This program is available on campus

Declaring This Program:

You must declare this program with the School of Education

General Requirements

Department of Teacher Education

Pre-Professional Education: 18 Credits

Criminal History Background reports must be ordered by the students each year they are taking EDU courses that require field placements in school settings.

EDU 20000 - Examining Self As A Teacher Cr. 3. (C: EDU 10100)
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.
EDU 25000 - General Educational Psychology Cr. 3.
EDU 10100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0
EDU 30100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3. Credits: 0.
EDU 30500 - Teaching The Exceptional Learner In The Elementary School Cr. 3.
EDU 31500 - Child Development Cr. 3. (Co-Req: EDU 30100)

Professional Education: 48 credits

Requirements for Admission to Block 1:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college

2. Take licensure content exams for elementary education generalist

3. Minimum 2.50 cum. GPA in Pre-Professional Education courses and completion of each course with grade of C- or higher.

4. Candidates may retake a Pre-Professional Education course only one time.

5. Pass a Criminal History Report. Criminal History Reports are valid for one year and will be repeated when necessary.

Block 1: 6 Credits

Courses in each Block are co-requisites to each other, so they must be taken together. Blocks must be taken in sequence of 1, 2, and 3.

EDU 36900 - Culturally Relevant, Multilingual Literacy Education For Elementary Educators Cr. 3.
EDU 30100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3. Credits: 0.
EDU 37500 - Classroom And Community Leadership Cr. 3.

Additional Required Courses: 9 Credits

These courses may be taken at any time during Blocks 1, 2, or 3.

EDU 34001 - Education And American Culture Cr. 3.
EDU 32300 - Teaching Of Music In Elementary Schools Cr. 2-3.
EDU 35000 - Community Issues & Applications For Educators Cr. 1-3.

Block 2: 9 Credits

EDU 30100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3. Credits: 0.
EDU 32800 - Science In The Elementary Schools Cr. 3.
EDU 34300 - Mathematics In The Elementary School Cr. 3.
EDU 37000 - Language Arts & Reading I Cr. 3.

Block 3: 12 Credits

EDU 32500 - Social Studies In The Elementary Schools Cr. 3.
EDU 32701 - Classroom Assessment Cr. 1-3.
EDU 33700 - Classroom Learning Environments Cr. 3.
EDU 37100 - Language Arts And Reading II Cr. 3.
EDU 40100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3. Credits: 0.

Student Teaching: 12 Credits

Requirements for Admission to Student Teaching:

Complete an application for student teaching and meet with the Director of Student Teaching ONE YEAR before intended student teaching semester. See Student Teaching Office for exact dates.
Minimum 2.70 cum. program GPA
Candidates may retake a Professional Education course only one time
Pass a Criminal History Report. Criminal History Reports are valid for one year and will be repeated when necessary.
Pass all licensure content exams for elementary education generalist.

Must Select One of the Following 3 Options:

Total Credits: 66 (not counting a Specialty Area)

Requirements for Certification

Completion of Student Teaching and all course requirements
Minimum 2.70 cum. program GPA and completion of each course with grade of C- or higher
Pass the Elementary Education Pedagogy test
Provide evidence of CPR/AED/Suicide Prevention certification
Apply for license

Specialty Area

All elementary education candidates must complete one specialty area of a concentration, dual license, or an approved PFW minor. For an exception to any of these specialty areas, please see your advisor.

Concentrations

A concentration does not lead directly to a license in that area.

Exceptional Needs Education: 6 Credits

Language Arts Education: 15 Credits

ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 49002 - Children’s Literature Cr. 3.
One of the Following 3 Courses:
ENGL 10101 - Ancient And Medieval World Literature Cr. 3.
ENGL 10201 - Modern World Literature Cr. 3.
ENGL 10700 - Masterpieces Of Asia Cr. 3.
ENGL 46401 - Native American Literature Cr. 3.
ENGL 47901 - American Ethnic And Minority Literature Cr. 3.
One of the Following 2 Courses:
ENGL 10302 - Introductory Creative Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 20301 - Creative Writing - Poetry Cr. 3.
One of the Following 3 Courses:
ENGL 20501 - Introduction To The English Language Cr. 3.
ENGL 20600 - Introduction To The Study Of Grammar Cr. 3.
LING 10300 - Introduction To The Study Of Language Cr. 3.

Mathematics Education: 15 Credits

MA 10100 - Mathematics For Elementary Teachers I Cr. 3.
MA 10200 - Mathematics For Elementary Teachers II Cr. 3.
MA 10300 - Mathematics For Elementary Teachers III Cr. 3.
One of the Following 2 Courses:
MA 14000 - Practical Quantitative Reasoning Cr. 3.
MA 15300 - College Algebra Cr. 3.
One of the following 2 courses:
EDU 44301 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics Problem Solving Cr. 3. (preferred)
MA 15400 - Trigonometry Cr. 3.

Science Education: 14 Credits

BIOL 10000 - Introduction To The Biological World Cr. 3.
BIOL 10001 - Introduction To The Biological World Laboratory Cr. 1.
EAPS 10002 - General Geology Laboratory Cr. 1-2.
GEOG 10700 - Physical Systems Of The Environment Cr. 3.
PHYS 21000 - Nature Of Physical Science I Cr. 3.
One of the Following 3 Courses:
ASTR 10000 - Descriptive: The Solar System Cr. 3 or 4.
CHM 11100 - General Chemistry Cr. 3.

Social Studies Education: 18 Credits

HIST 10501 - American History I Cr. 3.
HIST 10601 - American History II Cr. 3.
POL 10300 - Introduction To American Politics Cr. 3.
One of the following two history courses:
HIST 11300 - Western Civilization to 1500 Cr. 3.
HIST 11400 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Cr. 3.
HIST Elective 30000-40000 level Cr. 3.
POL Elective 30000-40000 level Cr.3.

Dual Licenses

A dual license does lead to a license.

Early Childhood Education: 12 Credits

EDU 35200 - Emergent Curriculum Methods Cr. 3.
EDU 35500 - Early Childhood Mental Health Cr. 3.
EDU 40100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
EDU 45000 - Child Development Seminar Cr. 3.
EDU 47200 - Preschool Practicum Cr. 0-8.

Elementary STEM: 12 Credits

EDU 32900 - Engineering In The Elementary And Middle Schools Cr. 3. (C: EDU 30100)
EDU 30100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
PHYS 21000 - Nature Of Physical Science I Cr. 3.
One of the following three courses:
CS 11200 - Computer Science For Everyone Cr. 3.
CS 16000 - Introduction To Computer Science I Cr. 4.
EDU 44301 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics Problem Solving Cr. 3.
One of the following two courses:
ET 10600 - Introduction to Engineering Technology Cr. 3.
ENGR 12700 - Engineering Fundamentals I Cr. 4.
EDU 47000 - Practicum Cr. 3-8.
The practicum is optional in the STEM concentration and if taken, should be with student teaching.

Exceptional Needs - Mild Intervention: 18 Credits

Teaching English as a New Language: 21 Credits

LING 10300 - Introduction To The Study Of Language Cr. 3.
LING 40203 - Structure Of Modern English (TESOL) Cr. 3.
LING 42102 - Methods And Materials For TESOL I Cr. 3.
LING 42203 - Methods And Materials For TESOL II Cr. 3.
LING 43200 - Second Language Acquistion Cr. 3.
LING 46000 - Language In Society Cr. 3.
LING 47000 - TENL Practicum Cr. 3.

Minors: Variable Credits

You may complete one of the following university minors:

Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Folklore, French, Geology, German, History, Human Services, Journalism, Linguistics, Mathematics, Media Production, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Professional Writing, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, and Theatre.

Minors do not lead directly to licensure. See Undergraduate catalog Colleges for specific course requirements for each minor.