Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Education–Elementary/ESOL
Note that this is a sample four-year plan. There are other course sequences that will allow a student to graduate within four years as long as prerequisite courses are taken in the proper sequence. This sample plan does not guarantee course availability, and adjustments to students’ plans may be necessary if they are unable to take specific courses during specific semesters. Students who are placed into lower level FYW, MAT or other prerequisite courses will need to adjust their four-year plans accordingly. Similarly, students who bring in Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or transfer credit for courses will need to adjust their four-year plans. A minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the major are both required for graduation. In addition to major requirements, all components of the Baccalaureate Experience must be completed in order to successfully graduate.
Degree Requirements
First (Freshman) Year - Fall Semester
EDU 200 | Foundations of American Education | 4 |
EDU 209 | Cross-Cultural Comparative Research: Perspectives in International Education | 4 |
FYW 101 | Writing and Inquiry | 4 |
MAT 155 | Finite Mathematics for Liberal Arts | 4 |
| or | |
MAT 160 | College Algebra | 4 |
| and | |
GTW 101 | Gateways | 1 |
| or | |
HON 101 | Pathways to Honors 1 | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester
EDU 206 | Human Development and Learning | 4 |
THR 214 | Fine Arts and Brain Compatible Learning Environments | 4 |
BIO 112 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| or | |
MAR 126 | Marine Biology | 3 |
FYW 102 | Writing & Research | 4 |
GTW 102 | Gateways II | 1 |
| or | |
HON 102 | Pathways to Honors 2 | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester
LIN 217 | ESOL Foundations | 4 |
EDU 210 | Technology in Education I | 2 |
| Physical or Chemical Science | 3 |
| Social Sciences (NW) | 4 |
| Social Sciences (IG) | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Second (Sophomore) Year - Spring Semester
EDU 207 | Philosophy of Education and Teacher Learner Relationships | 4 |
EDU 212 | Human Exceptionalities | 4 |
THR 260 | Creative Dramatics | 3 |
| Social Sciences (NW) | 3 |
| or | |
| Social Sciences (IG) | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester
EDU 302 | Assessment and Continuous Improvement (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
EDU 305 | Classroom Management and Critical Thinking (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
EDU 309 | Practicum (with Seminar) I (ESOL-infused course) | 1 |
EDU 315 | Teaching Literature and Language Arts in the Elementary School (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
EDU 316 | Teaching Reading in the Elementary School (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester
EDU 312 | Communication and ESOL Applications | 4 |
EDU 313 | Role of the Teacher, Professional Understanding and Leadership (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
EDU 317 | Diversity and Ethics (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
EDU 318 | Teaching Reading Through Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
EDU 319 | ESOL Practicum (with Seminar) II | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester
EDU 400 | Teaching Science and Social Studies in the Elementary School | 4 |
EDU 402 | Teaching Art, Music and PE in the Elementary School | 4 |
EDU 403 | Technology in Education II | 2 |
EDU 408 | Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School | 4 |
EDU 409 | Practicum (with Seminar) III | 2-4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Fourth (Senior) Year - Spring Semester
EDU 410 | Final Internship Seminar IV | 2 |
EDU 413 | Final Internship Practicum IV | 10 |
EDU 418 | Reading Practicum | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 129