The Bachelor of Science Education degree in Elementary Education program provides students the opportunity to develop the required knowledge, skills and dispositions to obtain licensure to teach in PreK-6th grade school settings. The broad curriculum is embedded with research-based teaching practices in the reading, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies disciplines. The program focuses on equipping preservice teachers with skills and professional experiences to meet the needs of diverse PreK-6 students. Information on program admittance and graduation requirements, field experiences, state license standards, and passing scores on Praxis and State Assessments is posted on the department's website.
Student are prepared to meet the Virginia Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) Standards and Assessments, including passing the RVE, VCLA, and Praxis Subject Assessments.
Summary of Degree Requirements
| Subject Area | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education Core | 40 |
| Major Requirements | 42 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Other Requirements | 29 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Curriculum
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| SEM 101 & SEM 102 |
Spartan Seminar 101 and Spartan Seminar 102 |
2 |
| ENG 101 | College English I | 3 |
| MTH 103 | Mathematics in General Education | 3 |
| HED 100 | Personal and Community Health | 2 |
| EED 233 | Critical Thinking & Assessment Skills | 3 |
| PED 100 | Fundamentals of Fitness for Life | 1 |
| HIS 102 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College English II | 3 |
| MTH 105 or MTH 102 |
Intermediate Algebra or Essentials of Algebra |
3-4 |
| HIS 103 | United States History Since 1865 | 3 |
| CSC 150 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| BIO 100 | Biological Science | 3 |
| BIO 100L | Biological Science Lab | 1 |
| Credits | 33-34 | |
| Second Year | ||
| SEM 201 | Spartan Seminar 201 | 1 |
| EDU 201 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| XXX XXX | General Elective | 6 |
| ENG 285 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SCI 101 & 101L |
Physical Science for Non-Science Majors and Physical Science Laboratory |
4 |
| EDU 202 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| ENG 203 | Advanced Communication Skills | 3 |
| XXX XXX | General Elective | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to World Literature | ||
| Basic Art Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Credits | 32 | |
| Third Year | ||
| FIA 370 | African/African-American Art | 3 |
| SPE 321 | Medical/Legal Aspects in Special Ed | 3 |
| EED 360 | Curr & Instr for Primary Grades (*Common Assessment Administered) | 3 |
| EDU 381 | Classroom and Behavior Management (**Level II Observation) | 3 |
| EED 450 | Teaching Literacy in Elementary School | 3 |
| XXX XXX | General Electives 1 | 6 |
| INT 350 | Trends & Issues in Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 420 | Education Technology | 3 |
| EED 461 | Curr & Instr for Early School (Grades 4-6) | 3 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| XXX XXX | General Elective | 3 |
| EED 490 | Diagnostic Reading | 3 |
| EED 470 | Mthds Tchng Social Studies in Elem Schl | 3 |
| EED 465 | Mthds/Matrls Tchng Science/Math/Tech | 3 |
| EED 499 | Directed Teaching and Seminar | 12 |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 119-120 | |
Note: Students must pass Praxis I (or equivalent) and apply for admission to Teacher Education at the end of 60 hours.