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Undergraduate Bulletin 2008-2009

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Undergraduate Bulletin 2008-2009 [Archived Catalog]

Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)

Program: B.S.Ed.
Department of Educational Studies
School of Education

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-6441 ~ www.ipfw.edu/educ

The student learning outcomes for the degree are not available for this degree, contact the program office.

The B.S.Ed. in elementary education is intended to prepare students for successful careers as teachers of children in preschool, elementary-primary, and elementary-intermediate classroom settings. The elementary education degree is divided into two concentrations: early childhood, for preschool and elementary-primary school settings, and middle childhood, for elementary-intermediate school settings. Preservice teachers must choose one or both concentrations to complete the degree. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, you are eligible to apply for an Indiana teaching license.

To earn the B.S.Ed. in elementary education, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (see part 8) and the School of Education.

Early Childhood Concentration

School Settings: Preschool and Elementary-Primary (grades PreK - 3)

General Education Credits: 63

School of Education Credits: 52

Elective Credits: 9

Total Credits: 124

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 63

Area I—Linguistic and Numerical Foundations Credits: 18

COM 114 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Cr. 3.
(a grade of B or better is required)
ENG W131 - Elementary Composition I Cr. 3.
(a grade of B or better is required)
ENG W233 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
MA 101 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Cr. 3.
MA 102 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Cr. 3.
MA 103 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III Cr. 3.

Area II—Natural and Physical Sciences Credits: 12

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Biology Credits: 3
Chemistry or Physics Credits: 3
Geology or Astronomy Credits: 3

EDUC Q200 - Introduction to Scientific Inquiry Cr. 1-3.
Credits: 3

Area III—The Individual, Culture, and Society Credits: 12

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

American History Credits: 3
Economics or Political Science Credits: 3
Sociology or Psychology 120 Credits: 3

One of the following Credits: 3

Area IV—Humanistic Thought Credits: 9

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Philosophy Credits: 3

Area V—Creative and Artistic Expression Credits: 9

Area VI—Inquiry and Analysis Credits: 3

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

School of Education Requirements

Initial Requirements:

Prior to being admitted to the Block 1: Teacher Education program you must complete the following initial requirements:

PPST (Pre-Professional Skills Test)

AUS 115 - Introduction to Communicative Disorders Cr. 3.
EDUA F300 - Topical Exploration in Education Cr. 1-3.
Course Title: Invitation to Teaching - Credits: 2
EDUC K201 - Schools, Society, and Exceptionality Cr. 1-3.
Credits: 1
EDUC M101 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
Credits: 0
EDUC W200 - Using Computers for Education Cr. 1.
(a grade of B or better is required)

Block 1: Teacher Education

EDUC H340 - Education and American Culture Cr. 2-3.
Credits: 3
EDUC K206 - Teaching Methods for Students with Special Needs Cr. 1-3.
Credits: 3
EDUC M101 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
Credits: 0
EDUC P249 - Growth and Development in Early Childhood Cr. 3.

Block 2: Professional Education (P: Block 1)

T.E.A.M. I

EDUC E339 - Methods of Teaching Language Arts Cr. 2-3.
Credits: 3
EDUC E340 - Methods of Teaching Reading I Cr. 2-3.
Credits: 3
EDUC M201 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
Credits: 0
EDUC P250 - General Educational Psychology Cr. 1-4.
Credits: 3
EDUC P251 - Educational Psychology for Elementary Teachers Cr. 1-4.
Credits: 3

Block 3: Professional Education (P: Block 1)

EDUC E325 - Social Studies in the Elementary Schools Cr. 3.
EDUC E333 - Inquiry in Mathematics and Science Cr. 3.
EDUC E336 - Play as Development Cr. 3.
EDUC E337 - Classroom Learning Environments Cr. 3.
EDUC M101 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
Credits: 0

Student Teaching

EDUC M501 - Portfolio Credits: 0

EDUC M425 - Student Teaching: Elementary Cr. 1-16.
Credits: 12
EDUC M470 - Practicum Cr. 3-8.
Credits: 4 (optional)
(for an additional endorsement area)

Electives Credits: 9

Total Credits: 124

Middle Childhood Concentration

School Settings: Elementary-Intermediate (grades 4-6)

General Education Credits: 63

School of Education Credits: 52

Elective Credits: 9

Total Credits: 124

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 63

Area I—Linguistic and Numerical Foundations Credits: 18

COM 114 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Cr. 3.
(grade of B or better required)
ENG W131 - Elementary Composition I Cr. 3.
(grade of B or better required)
ENG W233 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
MA 101 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Cr. 3.
MA 102 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Cr. 3.
MA 103 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III Cr. 3.

Area II—Natural and Physical Sciences Credits: 12

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Biology Credits: 3
Chemistry or Physics Credits: 3
Geology or Astronomy Credits: 3

EDUC Q200 - Introduction to Scientific Inquiry Cr. 1-3.

Area III—The Individual, Culture, and Society Credits: 12

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

American History Credits: 3
Economics or Political Science Credits: 3
Sociology or Psychology 120 Credits: 3

One of the following: Credits: 3

Area IV—Humanistic Thought Credits: 9

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Philosophy Credits: 3

Area V—Creative and Artistic Expression Credits: 9

Area VI—Inquiry and Analysis Credits: 3

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

School of Education Requirements

Initial Requirements:

Prior to being admitted to the Block 1: Teacher Education program you must complete the following initial requirements:

PPST (Pre-Professional Skills Test)

AUS 115 - Introduction to Communicative Disorders Cr. 3.
EDUA F300 - Topical Exploration in Education Cr. 1-3.
Credits: 2
EDUC K201 - Schools, Society, and Exceptionality Cr. 1-3.
EDUC M101 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
Credits: 0
EDUC W200 - Using Computers for Education Cr. 1.
(a grade of B or better is required)

Block 1: Teacher Education

EDUC H340 - Education and American Culture Cr. 2-3.
Credits: 3
EDUC K206 - Teaching Methods for Students with Special Needs Cr. 1-3.
Credits: 3
EDUC M201 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
Credits: 0
EDUC P249 - Growth and Development in Early Childhood Cr. 3.

Block 2: Professional Education (P: Block 1)

T.E.A.M. I

EDUC E339 - Methods of Teaching Language Arts Cr. 2-3.
Credits: 3
EDUC E340 - Methods of Teaching Reading I Cr. 2-3.
Credits: 3
EDUC M201 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
Credits: 0
EDUC P250 - General Educational Psychology Cr. 1-4.
Credits: 3
EDUC P251 - Educational Psychology for Elementary Teachers Cr. 1-4.
Credits: 3

Block 3: Professional Education (P: Block 2)

T.E.A.M. II

EDUC E325 - Social Studies in the Elementary Schools Cr. 3.
Credits: 3
EDUC E328 - Science in the Elementary Schools Cr. 3.
Credits: 3
EDUC E341 - Methods of Teaching Reading II Cr. 2-3.
Credits: 3
EDUC M201 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
Credits: 0
EDUC N343 - Mathematics in the Elementary School Cr. 3.
Credits: 3

Student Teaching

EDUC M501 - Portfolio Credits: 0

EDUC M425 - Student Teaching: Elementary Cr. 1-16.
Credits: 12
EDUC M470 - Practicum Cr. 3-8.
Credits: 4 (optional)
(for an additional endorsement area)

Electives Credits: 9

Total Credits: 124