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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin
Elementary Education, B.A.
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Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the undergraduate program education will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of the central concepts and tools of inquiry of their discipline(s).
- Plan research-based instruction that advances the learning of each student.
- Utilize research-based pedagogy that advances the learning of each student.
- Design curriculum based on state and national standards.
- Demonstrate mastery of the assessment cycle as a component of teaching.
- Demonstrate understanding of the processes of human development and learning.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Promote the success of each student based on a demonstrated understanding of the socio-cultural, historical, and institutional contexts of education.
Regulations of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education require a diversified program in the liberal arts and sciences for elementary education students. Candidates for certification in elementary education must complete 48 semester hours with 12 hours in four areas: 1) language arts, 2) social studies, 3) mathematics; and 4) science.
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General Education (1 hour)
Elementary Major Content Requirements (67-69 hours)
Second Language (12-14 hours)
Completion of a foreign language through Intermediate II or ASL IV is required.
Science/Block III (13 hours)
- One course in a physical science. A course in geology is recommended. (3 hours)
- Two additional approved courses (6 hours)
- Lab. Lab requirement cannot be waived. (1 hour)
Social Studies/Block II (12 hours)
The Arts/Block I (6 hours)
Two courses (6 hours) chosen from art, music and theatre. Courses must be from different disciplines.
Physical Education and Health (3 hours)
Elementary Major Methods Requirements (18 hours)
Cluster I
Taken fall of junior year. Required before Cluster III. Courses in clusters must be taken concurrently.
Cluster II
Taken spring of sophomore or junior year. Courses in clusters must be taken concurrently.
Cluster III
Taken spring of junior year. Prerequisite: Cluster I. Courses in clusters must be taken concurrently.
Professional Education Requirements (27 hours)
Required Minor (12 hours)
At least twelve hours in a single discipline with six hours at the 3000-level or higher or the specified requirements of the minor if different.
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