Summary of Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education
A minimum of 128 semester credit hours to include:
1. Completion of General Education requirements of the University. *
*The state of Idaho requires individuals who apply for a Standard Elementary or Standard K-3 teaching certificate to have completed the following general coursework; 12 credits of English to include both composition and literature; 12 credits of social science to include a course in U.S. History and/or U.S. Government (Psychology will not count); 8 credits in two or more areas of natural science; 3 credits of fine arts (any art or music course); 6 credits of fundamental mathematics; 3 credits in content or methods of physical education and/or health education, exclusive of activity classes. Therefore, to help meet some of these certification requirements, it is recommended that Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors take one of the art or music courses listed to satisfy Goal 6 (fine arts); any of the English courses listed to satisfy Goal 7; either HIST 121 or 122 to satisfy Goal 9; an ANTH or HIST course to satisfy Goal 10; and an ANTH or SOC course to satisfy Goal 12.
2. Completion of a major in Elementary Education to includes:
a. one component of 30 semester credit hours or two components of 18 semester credit hours each, chosen from the fields listed under Elementary Education component fields, and
b. the professional education core.
EDUC 200 Aide Experience 1 cr
EDUC 323 Motivation, Learning and
Assessment 3 cr
EDUC 333 Content Area Literacy 3 cr
EDUC 235 Introduction to Elementary
Art Methods
and Materials 1 cr
EDUC 343 Fundamentals of
EDUC 498 Student Teaching
Seminar 2 cr
EDUC 321 Integrated Language Arts
Methods 3 cr
EDUC 322 Literature for Children 2 cr
EDUC 330 Elementary Mathematics
Methods 2 cr
EDUC 331 Elementary Science
Methods 2 cr
EDUC 336 Social Science Methods 2 cr
EDUC 404 Classroom Instruction
Laboratory/Elementary 3 cr
EDUC g419 Developmental Reading 3 cr
EDUC 494 Elementary Education:
Student Teaching 7-14 cr
SPED 200 Multicultural Development 1 cr
SPED 200 Mainstreaming 1 cr
FCS 200 Human Growth and
Development 2 cr
H E 200 Promoting Wellness 2 cr
H E 211 Health Education Methods/
Elementary 1 cr
P E 211 Physical Education Methods/
Elementary 1 cr
MUSC 233 Music Methods for
Elementary Teachers 2 cr
MATH 209 Math for Elementary School
Teachers 4 cr
Components in elementary education are designed to provide concentration in given fields. Students majoring in Elementary Education must choose either two 18 credit components or one 30 credit component. Students should consult with their College of Education advisor to clarify or modify component selections. Art (20 cr)
RT 101 Drawing 3 cr
ART 103 Creative Process 3 cr
ART 104 Creative Process 3 cr
ART 108 Introduction to
Visual Arts 3 cr
EDUC 335 Elementary School Art:
Methods and Materials 2 cr
Studio electives 6 cr
It is highly recommended that the student also take ART 334.
Art (38 cr)
ART 101 Drawing 3 cr
ART 103 Creative Process 3 cr
ART 104 Creative Process 3 cr
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
ART 221 Survey of Art 3 cr
ART 222 Survey of Art 3 cr
Studio electives 18 cr
EDUC 335 Elementary School Art:
Methods and Materials 2 cr
It is highly recommended that the student also take ART 334.
Biological Science (18 cr)
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
OR
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Laboratory 1 cr
OR
BIOS 104 General Botany Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 120 Biology and Human Concerns 4 cr
Electives in Biology, Zoology, Microbiology
Botany, or Ecology: 10 cr
BIOS413 is highly recommended as an elective.
Biological Science (30 cr)
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
OR
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Laboratory 1 cr
OR
BIOS 104 General Botany Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 120 Biology and Human
Concerns 4 cr
Electives in Biology, Zoology, Microbiology
Botany, or Ecology: 22 cr
BIOS 413 is highly recommended as an elective.
Early Childhood Education (18 cr)
EDUC 304 Concepts and Practices
in Early Childhood Education 3 cr
EDUC 305 Early Childhood Education
Laboratory I 3 cr
EDUC 306 Advanced Concepts and
Practices in Early Childhood
Education 3 cr
EDUC 307 Early Childhood Education
Laboratory II 3 cr
EDUC 321 Integrated Language Arts
Methods 3 cr
EDUC 403 Classroom Instruction
Laboratory/Early Childhood 3 cr
Earth Sciences 18cr and 30 cr)
18 and 30 credit hour components are available, but due to the nature of certain courses and prerequisites, students should plan with the Geology Department to establish an approved sequence of course work.
Education of Hearing Impaired (18 cr)
(Non-certification program)
SPA 320 Clinical Phonology 3 cr
SPA 327 Sign Language I 2 cr
SPA 328 Sign Language II 2 cr
SPA 340 Audiology I: Hearing
Science and Audiometry 4 cr
Three courses selected from:
SPA 205 Introduction to
Communication
Disorders 3 cr
SPA g301 Developmental
Psycholinguistics and
Reading 3 cr
SPA 329 Sign Language III 2 cr
SPA 330 Language Development 3 cr
SPA 335 Language Disorders 3 cr
SPA 345 Audiology II: Aural
Rehabilitation 3 cr
English (18 cr)
ENGL 107 Nature of Language 3 cr
ENGL 110 Introduction to
Literature 3 cr
ENGL 211 Introduction to Literary
Analysis 3 cr
ENGL 281 Introduction to Grammar 3 cr
One of the following:
ENGL 311 Studies in Genre 3 cr
ENGL 321 Studies in Dramatic
Literature 3 cr
ENGL 322 Studies in Poetry 3 cr
ENGL 323 Studies in Prose Fiction 3 cr
ENGL 324 Studies in Prose
Non-Fiction 3 cr
One of the following:
ENGL 301 Writing About Literature 3 cr
ENGL 307 Professional Writing 3 cr
ENGL g401 Advanced Composition
and Prose Analysis 3 cr
English (30 cr)
ENGL 107 Nature of Language 3 cr
ENGL 110 Introduction to
Literature 3 cr
ENGL 211 Introduction to
Literary Analysis 3 cr
ENGL 251
or 252 English Literature 3 cr
ENGL 253
or 254 American Literature 3 cr
ENGL 281 Introduction to Grammar 3 cr
ENGL 311 Studies in Genre 3 cr
One of the following:
ENGL 206 Creative Writing
Workshop 3 cr
ENGL 306 Creative Writing
Workshop 3 cr
One of the following:
ENGL 301 Writing About Literature 3 cr
ENGL 307 Professional Writing 3 cr
ENGL 401 Advanced Composition
and Prose Analysis 3 cr
Upper division English electives 3 cr
Family and Consumer Sciences (Home Economics) (19 cr)
FCS 104 Foods 3 cr
FCS 127 Fashion: Personal Selection 2 cr
FCS 239 Nutrition 3 cr
FCS 303 Child Development
Practicum 2 cr
FCS 322 Building Positive
Relationships 3 cr
FCS 371 Consumer Economics 3 cr
FCS 431 Family Resource
Management 3 cr
Foreign Language French, German, Spanish (18 cr)
Elementary courses 8 cr
Intermediate courses 8 cr
LANG 307 Foreign Language
Practicum 2 cr
Foreign Language French, German, Spanish (30 cr)
Elementary courses 8 cr
Intermediate courses 8 cr
Conversation and Composition 8 cr
Electives from language literature courses 6 cr
General Science
(18 and 30 cr)
Select credits from at least three (3) of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry,
Geology, Microbiology, Physics. For the 30 credit component, 6 credits of upper
division course work must be completed in one of the science areas.
Health Education (18 cr)
H E 200 Promoting Wellness 2 cr
H E 221 Introduction to
Health Education 21cr
H E 332 Community and Public
Health 2 cr
H E 339 Methods of Teaching
Health 3 cr
H E g340 Fitness and Wellness
Programs 3 cr
H E 430 Curriculum in Health
Education 2 cr
HEA 101 Appreciation of Dramatic
Arts 3 cr
THEA 205 Art of the Film I 3 cr
THEA 305 Art of the Film II 3 cr
THEA g313 Theatre Background I 3 cr
THEA g314 Theatre Background II 3 cr
THEA g323 Stage Costume History and
Design 3 cr
THEA g328 Stage Costume History and
Design 3 cr
THEA g419 Modern European Theatre 3 cr
THEA g420 American Theatre 3 cr
Humanities (30 cr)
Humanities credits from at least 4 of the following areas, including at least 10
credits of upper division:
American Studies (literature);
Art;
ART 108 Introduction to the Visual
Arts 3 cr
ART 210 History and Appreciation of
Photography 3 cr
ART 221 Survey of Art 3 cr
ART 222 Survey of Art 3 cr
Foreign Languages;
Literature;
Music;
USC 105 Introduction to Music 3 cr
MUSC 106 American Music 3 cr
MUSC 303 Music History I 3 cr
MUSC 304 Music History II 3 cr
MUSC 305 Music History III 3 cr
MUSC 306 Music History IV 3 cr
Philosophy (other than logic);
Physical Education;
P E 201 Survey of Dance 3 cr
Speech;
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
Theatre;
THEA 101 Appreciation of
Dramatic Arts 3 cr
THEA 205 Art of the Film I 3 cr
THEA 305 Art of the Film II 3 cr
THEA g313 Theatre Background I 3 cr
THEA g314 Theatre Background II 3 cr
THEA g323 Stage Costume History and
Design 3 cr
THEA g328 Stage Costume History and
Design 3 cr
THEA g419 Modern European Theatre 3 cr
THEA g420 American Theatre 3 cr
Library Science (20 cr) (required for media generalist's certification)
LIBR 121 Introduction to Library Use 2 cr
LIBR 221 Bibliography and Reference 3 cr
LIBR 257 Cataloging and Classification 3 cr
LIBR 259 Audio Visual Materials
in the Library 3 cr
OR
EducationTeacher Education
FCS 239 Nutrition 3 cr
Approved electives in Health Education 2 cr
Health Education (30 cr)
H E 200 Promoting Wellness 2 cr
H E 221 Introduction to
Health Education 1 cr
H E 332 Community and
Public Health 2 cr
H E 339 Methods of Teaching
Health 3 cr
H E 340 Fitness and Wellness
Education 3 cr
H E g360 Healthy Lifestyle
Management 3 cr
H E g401 Issues in Health and Wellness 4 cr
H E g402 Core Topics in Health 4 cr
H E 430 Curriculum in
Health Education 2 cr
FCS 239 Nutrition 3 cr
Approved electives in Health Education 3 cr
History (18 cr)
HIST 101 Foundation of Western
Civilization 3 cr
HIST 102 Development of Western
Civilization 3 cr
HIST 121 U.S. to 1865 3 cr
HIST 122 U.S. since 1865 3 cr
HIST g336 Idaho and the Northwest 3 cr
Electives in History 3 cr
History (30 cr)
HIST 101 Foundation of
Western Civilization 3 cr
HIST 102 Development of Western
Civilization 3 cr
HIST 121 U.S. to 1865 3 cr
HIST 122 U.S. since 1865 3 cr
HIST 336 Idaho and the Northwest 3 cr
Electives in History 15 cr
(must include at least 9 credits of upper division)
Humanities (18 cr)
Humanities credits from at least 3 of the following areas:
American Studies (literature);
Art;
ART 108 Introduction to the
Visual Arts 3 cr
ART 210 History and Appreciation
of Photography 3 cr
ART 221 Survey of Art 3 cr
ART 222 Survey of Art 3 cr
Foreign Languages;
Literature;
Music;
MUSC 105 Introduction to Music 3 cr
MUSC 106 American Music 3 cr
MUSC 303 Music History I 3 cr
MUSC 304 Music History II 3 cr
MUSC 305 Music History III 3 cr
MUSC 306 Music History IV 3 cr
Philosophy (other than logic);
Physical Education;
P E 201 Survey of Dance 3 cr
Speech;
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
Theatre;
EDUC g442 Technology of
Instruction 2 cr
LIBR g355 Media Center
Administration 3 cr
LIBR g356 Automation, Selection, and
Evaluation of Library
Materials 3 cr
LIBR g440 Practicum 1-4 cr
EDUC 322 Literature for Children 2 cr
Mainstreaming (20 cr)
SPED 270 Field Work in
Special Education 2 cr
SPED g330 The Exceptional Child 3 cr
SPED g334 Classroom Behavior
Management 3 cr
SPED g424 Assessment Procedures
in Special Education 3 cr
SPED g425 Diagnostic Procedures 3 cr
SPED g438 Policies and Procedures
is Special Education 3 cr
Elective in SPED courses 3 cr
Mathematics (20 cr)
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
OR
MATH 121 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry 4 cr
MATH 209 Math for Elementary School
Teachers 4 cr
MATH 280 FORTRAN 2 cr
OR
C S 181 Introduction to Computer
Science and
Programming I 3 cr
MATH 287 Discrete Structures 3 cr
Electives in Mathematics 3 cr
Multicultural Studies (18 cr)
ANTH 238 Peoples and Cultures of New
World 3 cr
ECON 201 Economic Principles and
Problems 3 cr
OR
ECON 202 Economic Principles and
Problems 3 cr
ENGL 107 Nature of Language 3 cr
SOC 248 Local and National Minorities 3 cr
One of the following 3 cr
HIST 251 Latin American
Civilization 3 cr
HIST 252 East Asian History 3 cr
HIST 254 Middle Eastern
Civilization 3 cr
HIST 255 African History and
Culture 3 cr
Approved upper division elective 3 cr
Music (18 cr)
*Music Department approval is necessary for the 18 and 30 hour components
listed below. Acceptance is dependent upon diagnostic placement exams and
performance auditions. Please consult the Music
Department chairperson before beginning either of these components.
MUSC 103 Theory of Music I 4 cr
MUSC 104 Theory of Music II 4 cr
MUSC 105 Introduction to Music 3 cr
MUSC 118
-119 Class Piano 2 cr
OR
MUSC 218
-219 Class Piano 2 cr
OR
equivalent piano proficiency
MUSC 127 Class Voice 1 cr
MUSC 233 Music Methods for
Elementary Teachers 2 cr
MUSC 319 Choral Conducting
and Materials 2 cr
Music (30 cr)
MUSC 103 Theory of Music I 4 cr
MUSC 104 Theory of Music II 4 cr
MUSC 105 Introduction to Music 3 cr
MUSC 118
-119 Class Piano 2 cr
OR
MUSC 218
-219 Class Piano 2 cr
OR
Equivalent piano proficiency
MUSC 125 Beginning Guitar Class 1 cr
MUSC 127 Class Voice 1 cr
MUSC 233 Music Methods for
Elementary Teachers 2 cr
MUSC 305 Music History III 3 cr
AND/OR
MUSC 306 Music History IV 3 cr
MUSC 319 Choral Conducting
and Materials 2 cr
Applied music 4 cr
Large ensemble (Band, Orchestra, Choir) 4 cr
Physical Education (18 cr)
P E 221 Introduction to
Physical Education 1 cr
P E 260 Methods of Dance
for Children 2 cr
P E 300 Movement Theory 2 cr
P E 357 Physical Education for
Elementary Schools 2 cr
P E g494 Adaptive Physical
Education 3 cr
H E 205 First Aid and Safety 2 cr
Approved electives in Physical Education 6 cr
Physical Education and Health Education (30 cr)
P E 221 Introduction to
Physical Education 1 cr
P E 260 Methods of Dance
for Children 2 cr
P E 300 Movement Theory 2 cr
P E 357 Physical Education
for Elementary Schools 2 cr
P E g494 Adaptive Physical Education 3 cr
H E 205 First Aid and Safety 2 cr
H E 221 Introduction to
Health Education 2 cr
H E 332 Community and
Public Health 2 cr
H E 340 Fitness and Wellness
Programs 3 cr
H E g401 Issues in Health and Wellness 4 cr
FCS 239 Nutrition 3 cr
Approved electives 4 cr
Political Science (21 cr)
POLS 101 Introduction to American
Government 3 cr
POLS 331 Comparative Politics:
Framework for Analysis 3 cr
POLS g301 Political Parties and
Interest Groups 3 cr
OR
POLS g427 Voting and Public
Opinion 3 cr
OR
POLS g443 Constitutional Law 3 cr
POLS g403 The Presidency 3 cr
OR
POLS g404 The Legislative Process 3 cr
POLS 313 Introduction to Political
Philosophy 3 cr
United States History 6 cr
Psychology (18 cr)
PSYC 111 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr
PSYC 112 Introductory Psychology II 3 cr
Approved electives in Psychology 12 cr
Reading (20 cr)
EDUC 321 Integrated Language Arts
Methods 3 cr
EDUC 322 Literature for Children 2 cr
EDUC 333 Content Area Literacy 3 cr
EDUC g419 Developmental Reading 3 cr
EDUC g424 Assessing Reading Abilities 3 cr
EDUC g426 Corrective/Remedial Reading
Strategies 3 cr
SPA g301 Developmental Psycholinguistics
and Reading 3 cr
OR
Approved elective
Social Science (18 cr)
HIST 121 United States to 1865 3 cr
HIST 122 United States since 1865 3 cr
Electives 12 cr
Must be selected from at least three of the following areas: Anthropology, American Studies (History), Economics, Political Science, History (HIST g336, History of Idaho and the Northwest is recommended), and Sociology.
Social Science (30 cr)
HIST 121 United States to 1865 3 cr
HIST 122 United States since 1865 3 cr
HIST g336 History of Idaho and the
Northwest 3 cr
Electives to include at least 12 credits of
upper division courses 21 cr
(Must be selected from at least four of the following areas: Anthropology, American Studies (History), Economics, Political Science, History, and Sociology.)
Sociology (18 cr)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
SOC 112 Social Problems 3 cr
SOC 206 Sociological Methods 3 cr
SOC 248 Local and National
Minorities 3 cr
SOC 301 Principles of Sociology 3 cr
SOC g361 Social Stratification 3 cr
Special Education (30 cr)
SPED 270 Field Work in Special
Education 2 cr
of 128 semester credit hours to include:
Professional Education Core
EDUC 200 Aide Experience 1 cr
EDUC 323 Motivation, Learning and
Assessment 3 cr
EDUC 333 Content Area Literacy 3 cr
EDUC 343 Fundamentals of Educational
Thought 3 cr
EDUC 405 Classroom Instruction
Laboratory/Junior
High-Middle School 3 cr
EDUC 495 Junior High/Middle School:
Student Teaching 7-14 cr
EDUC 498 Student Teaching
Seminar 2 cr
SPED 200 Multicultural
Education 1 cr
SPED 200 Mainstreaming 1 cr
FCS 200 Human Growth and
Development 2 cr
H E 200 Promoting Wellness 2 cr
Single Subject Teaching Majors
American Studies
(English emphasis)
ENGL 251-252 English Literature 6 cr
ENGL 253-254 American Literature 6 cr
ENGL 331 Methods in the Teaching of
English 3 cr
Approved electives in English 15 cr
HIST 101 Foundation of Western
Civilization 3 cr
HIST 102 Development of Western
Civilization 3 cr
HIST 121 U.S. to 1865 3 cr
HIST 122 U.S. since 1865 3 cr
Approved 400-level History electives 6 cr
Approved electives in History 12 cr
AMST 200 Introduction to
American Studies 3 cr
AMST 401 Senior Seminar in
American Studies 3 cr
OR
AMST 402 Senior Seminar in
American Studies 3 cr
PHIL 151 Western Thought 3 cr
Approved electives in Philosophy 9 cr
Approved electives in Social Sciences 6 cr
(History emphasis)
HIST 101 Foundation of
Western Civilization 3 cr
HIST 102 Development of
Western Civilization 3 cr
HIST 121 U.S. to 1865 3 cr
HIST 122 U.S. since 1865 3 cr
SPED g330 The Exceptional Child 3 cr
SPED g334 Classroom Behavior
Management 3 cr
SPED g424 Assessment Procedures
in Special Education 3 cr
SPED g425 Diagnostic Procedures 3 cr
SPED g427 Precision Teaching 1 cr
SPED g432 Direct Instruction
Systems 3 cr
SPED g437 Families and Disability 3 cr
SPED g438 Policies and Procedures
in Special Education 3 cr
Electives selected from:
SPED g440 Biomedical Aspects of
Physical Disability 2 cr
SPED g448 Pre-Practicum, Moderately
Handicapped 1-3 cr
SPED g480 Seminar in Special
Education 1 cr
SPED g491 Seminar 1-3 cr
SPED g498 Advanced Field Work 3 cr
SPA 205 Introduction to
Communication Disorders 3 cr
SPA g301 Developmental
Psycholinguistics and
Reading 3 cr
P E g494 Adaptive Physical
Education 3 cr
For initial certification in special education, SPED 495, Special Education Student
Teaching, for 7-14 credits is required in addition
to the 30 credits. A major component in elementary education is also required to
achieve certification in Idaho.
Speech Communication/
Theatre (30 cr)
SPCH 117 Oral Interpretation:
Textual Analysis 3 cr
SPCH 208 Group Communication 3 cr
SPCH 355 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr
SPCH g441 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr
THEA 101 Appreciation of Dramatic Arts 3 cr
THEA 204 Fundamentals of Puppetry 2 cr
400-level Speech elective selected from
SPCH g436 Rhetorical Criticism 3 cr
SPCH g437 Rhetorical Theory 3 cr
SPCH g452 Conflict Management 3 cr
Electives in Theatre 10 cr
Idaho State University Academic Information
Revised: April 12, 1996
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