Elementary Education Bachelor of Science in Education
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Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education prepares students for initial teacher certification at the elementary level. Graduates of the program will be learning leaders, student advocates, and reflective practitioners.
Program Requirements
To earn a bachelor's degree from Drake, students majoring in elementary education need to fulfill the following requirements:
- 120 credit hours
- Drake Curriculum requirements
- Professional education requirements
- Teaching endorsement(s) requirements (at least one endorsement)
- Subject area minimum requirements for elementary endorsements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 001 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION (Optional) | 1 |
| EDUC 103 | FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 108 | STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING THEORY 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 111 | EDUCATION PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT 1 | 3 |
| SPED 120 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 109 | EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 164 | PERSPECTIVES IN RACE, ETHNICITY, AND GENDER | 3 |
| EDUC 113 | ART INTEGRATION IN EDUCATION | 3 |
| STEM 107 | SCI CONTENT & PEDAG ELEM EDU 1 | 3 |
| STEM 108 | SCI CONTENT & PEDAG ELEM EDU 2 | 3 |
| STEM 109 | SCI CONTENT & PEDAG ELEM EDU 3 | 3 |
| EDUC 122 | CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY | 3 |
| EDUC 123 | PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | 2 |
| EDUC 124 | CHILDREN'S LIT: READING & RESP | 3 |
| EDUC 126 | TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| EDUC 128 | TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES | 3 |
| EDUC 137 | METH TEACH READ IN ELEM CLASS | 3 |
| EDUC 139 | METH TEACH LANG ART ELEM CLASS | 3 |
| Elementary Classroom | ||
| Social Studies: | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| WORLD HISTORY, 1500-1750 | ||
| WORLD HISTORY, 1750-PRESENT | ||
| US HISTORY TO 1877 | ||
| US HISTORY SINCE 1877 | ||
| Behavioral Science: | ||
| PSY 001 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 4 |
| Mathematics: | ||
| MATH 024 | STRUCTURE OF MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION I | 3 |
| MATH 025 | STRUCTURE OF MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION II | 3 |
| Student Teaching: | ||
| EDUC 163 | SEMINAR FOR STUDENT TEACHING | 1 |
| EDUC 166 | STUDENT TEACHING - ELEMENTARY | 11-13 |
| EDUC 169 | E-PORTFOLIO FOR STUDENT TEACHING | 1 |
| Teaching Endorsement: | ||
| Complete the requirements for at least one teaching endorsement. | Varies | |
| Total Hours | 77-79 | |
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For admission to the Teacher Education Program - Must successfully complete EDUC 103 FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION, EDUC 108 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING THEORY, EDUC 111 EDUCATION PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT, and SPED 120 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION
There are many endorsements available at the elementary level. While only one endorsement is required to get a teaching license, two or more endorsements are recommended for maximizing students' flexibility and variety in their professional careers. Approved endorsement programs currently are available in:
- Art
- Computer Science
- Early Childhood Education
- History
- Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Reading
- Science
- Special Education
- Speech/Communications/Theatre
- STEM (K-8)
- World languages (Spanish, French, Japanese, and German)
Approved second endorsement areas are available in:
- English as a Second Language (K-12)
- Gifted & Talented (K-12)
- Middle School (5-8)
Specific requirements and program descriptions are available in the Teaching and Learning Department. Other endorsement programs may become available.
To earn endorsement by Drake University for licensure in an endorsement, students must earn at least a "C-" in all of the courses above.
Teacher Education Program
Students must meet the following criteria to enroll in professional courses for Elementary Education:
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
- All InTASC Standards met at the beginning level
- A completed application and two checklist forms of recommendation, at least one from a School of Education teacher education faculty member
- Successful background check
Other Program Requirements
All students preparing for licensure as a teacher must meet the following criteria on a continuing basis:
- Completion of the Drake Curriculum Areas of Inquiry (A.O.I.s) or an equivalent program at another college or university.
- Completion of the elementary or secondary education major with at least a “C-” in all education and endorsement courses.
- Completion of an approved teaching endorsement area(s).
- Maintenance of at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale) for undergraduate students.
- Maintenance of at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale) for graduate students.
- Demonstration of all InTASC Standards at the appropriate level.
- Demonstration of Drake-defined Professional Dispositions at the appropriate level.
- Successfully pass background checks.
In addition to programmatic requirements, students are responsible for satisfying all requirements of the Drake Curriculum, including Areas of Inquiry (AOI)
Student must also satisfy university graduation requirements for all undergraduate students..