Bachelor of Science Degree Program
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Application to Elementary EducationOverviewThe Elementary Education program prepares teachers to be certified to teach in grades K-9 in Illinois. The program is four semesters of course work and field-based experiences in rural, urban and metropolitan schools at multiple grade levels (primary, intermediate and middle school).
Each fall semester four cohorts of 30 students each (total of 120 students) begin two years of study as teacher candidates. During the first year students have three ten-week placements in schools, one full day per week, while they study methods of helping children develop knowledge and skills in literacy, math, science, and children’s literature. During the first half of the second year, students are in schools two full days per week while they continue to study literacy, language arts, and social studies. During the last half of the second year students are in schools five days a week, full days, gradually taking over full-time responsibilities as a teacher.
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Program of Study
Teachers in elementary grades must be prepared to teach all subject areas. During the first year at SIUE students focus on general education courses that expand knowledge of the subject areas they will teach children. In addition to general education courses, students take additional courses in an area of emphasis (English, mathematics, science, or social studies) for middle school certification. During the second year students begin to take professional education courses to develop a broad understanding of children, the field of education and life in schools. During the last two years students develop expertise in creating classroom environments in which children and young adolescents can learn and thrive.
| Elementary Education (Grades K-9) |
| General
Education | Professional
Education | Elementary
Education Major |
| Skills (15)
English,
Speech,
Technology, &
Philosophy
Fine Arts & Humanities (6)
Interdisciplinary Studies (3)
Science & Math (15)
Social Sciences (12)
Health & PE (3)
Academic Emphasis (18)
English,
Mathematics,
Science, or
Social Studies | Introduction to Education (2)
Foundations of Education
in a Multicultural Society (3)
Educational Psychology (3)
Exceptional Child (3)
Speech Communications (3)
Child Psychology (3)
Art Foundations in Elementary Education (3)
Curriculum & Instruction Strategies for Elementary Physical Education (3) | Elementary/Middle Field Experiences (3 x 1)
Literature Elementary & Middle Levels (3)
Literacy at Elementary & Middle Levels (3)
Assessment & Instruction of Literacy (3)
Language Arts Elementary & Middle Level (3)
Social Studies Elementary & Middle Level (3)
Math at Elementary Level (3)
Science at Elementary & Middle Level (3)
Middle & Junior High School (3)
Elementary Student Teaching (10)
Student Teaching Seminar (2) |
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Admissions:To be considered for admission to the Elementary Education program, a student must:
• Declare Elementary Education through Undergraduate Academic Advisement.
• Complete 42 semester hours of courses.
• Obtain a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher and be in "good standing" status at SIUE.
• Pass the Illinois Certification Testing System – Test of Basic Skills (http://www.icts.nesinc.com)
• Pass CI 200, Introduction to Education (or equivalent), with a "C" or better.
• Complete the five skills courses with a "C" or better.
• Have transcripts evaluated by an advisor in O.C.E.C.A. to verify that all requirements have been met.
• Apply to the Elementary Education program on or before the published deadline.
Note: Meeting minimum requirements for admission to the Elementary Education program does not guarantee acceptance. Frequently there are more applicants than there are openings.
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To apply to the Elementary Education program, a student must:
• Complete the application form for the Elementary Education program early in the spring semester.
• Submit the application to the OCECA office by the published deadline.
For general inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Ann Taylor, Elementary Education Program Director
For advisement information, please contact:
Lorrie Stricklin (Advisor for students with last names beginning with A-K)
Lisa Hempen (Advisor for students with last names beginning with L-Z)
Office of Clinical Experiences, Certification, and Advisement (OCECA)
Founders Hall, room 1110
618.650.3940
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