Program: Elementary Education Licensure

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Nov 15, 2025

This licensure is part of the Elementary Education and Teaching, BS program. With careful scheduling and attention to the requirements for admission to the teacher preparation program, a student can complete all degree and program requirements in four years. After completing the degree and program requirements, students receive a BS degree in Elementary Education and Teaching, and they are eligible for licensure in Elementary (PK-6) Education.

Students in this degree program will be assigned an academic advisor who specializes in teacher education.

Professional Requirements for Elementary Education Licensure

Prior to Teacher Prep. Admission (8 credits + 3 credits in Civitae)

EDUC 245 - Human Growth as a Function of Social, Political and Economic Institutions 3 credits
EDUC 261 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession: Practicum 3 credits
EDUC 280 - Instructional Design and Assessment 2 credits
SPED 389 - Survey of Exceptional Children 3 credits

Practicum Integration Semester (5 credits)

These courses are taken the semester prior to Partnership. In order to advance to partnership semester, students must earn a C+ or better in EDUC 310 and EDUC 361. Any student receiving licensure in Elementary Education may repeat EDUC 310 and EDUC 361 only once if the student is unsuccessful due to insufficient academic performance.

EDUC 310 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction 3 credits
EDUC 361 - Practicum Integration 2 credits

Partnership Semester (12 credits)

These courses MUST be taken together during the semester prior to Student Teaching. Any student receiving licensure in Elementary education may repeat Partnership courses (EDUC 423, 433, 461, and 467) only once if the student is unsuccessful due to insufficient academic performance. In order to be successful in the Partnership semester, students must have B- or better in each Partnership course.

EDUC 423 - Elementary Literacy Methods 3 credits
EDUC 433 - Elementary Mathematics, Science, & Social Studies Methods (PK-6) 3 credits
EDUC 461 - Practicum Application 3 credits
EDUC 467 - Classroom Management and System Issues (Elementary & Middle) 3 credits

Student Teaching Semester (12 credits)

Note: Passing scores on Praxis II, VCLA, and Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) are required prior to beginning student teaching.

EDUC 401 - Elementary Directed Teaching 10 credits
EDUC 420 - Elementary and Middle Student Teaching Seminar 2 credits