Oct 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Elementary Education (B.A.)

Location(s): Campus


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Mathematics Courses


Science Courses


Social Studies Courses


Language Arts/Literacy Courses


Choose one concentration from the following.


Grades PK-3 and 3-6 Concentration Courses


Courses from both the PK-3 and 3-6 Concentrations

Elementary Education Major Credit Hours 85-95


General Education


Biblical Studies Courses


Liberal Arts Skills Courses


Liberal Arts Pathways Courses


General Education Credit Hours 35


B.A. in Elementary Education Total Credit Hours 120-130


Symbol Key

‡ Grade of “B” or better required.
§ Grade of “B-” or better required.
^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible alternative course or exam option to fulfill this requirement.
π A major course that meets General Education requirements.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

Elementary Education Learning Outcomes

Students will articulate their understanding of child development from preschool through grade 6 and examine social issues affecting children. Students will develop curriculum aligned to the academic standards for primary grades (PK-3) and intermediate grades (3-6) and demonstrate proficiency using Michigan’s Core Teaching Practices (CTPs). This comprehensive major prepares students to teach and work with children in PK through grade 3 or PK through grade 6 settings in schools in Michigan.

Certification Eligibility

Students completing this program will be eligible to earn certification in lower elementary (PK-3) education MDE endorsement (ZO) and/or upper elementary (3-6) MDE endorsement (ZP).

Program Curriculum

This program provides extensive preparation in both pedagogy and Michigan PK-3 and 3-6 academic standards. Courses are presented from a Christian liberal arts perspective and offer practical experiences that provide significant learning opportunities within partner school districts. The curriculum also provides a unique balance between core education courses, specific elementary education pedagogy, content area coursework, and authentic clinical experiences.

Teacher Education Information

More information can be found in the Teacher Preparation Program  section of this catalog.

Speech General Education Requirement Option

Students who successfully complete the interpersonal and presentation portions of EDU 140L  upon the recommendation of the School of Education faculty will fulfill the speech requirement for General Education. No credit hours will be earned for fulfillment of this requirement through EDU 140L .

Program Oversight

The elementary education major is overseen by the School of Education. Courses with numbers ECE, EDU, RDG, SED, and TSL are administered by the School of Education. Questions about this major should be directed to the program director.

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