Elementary Education, Collaborative K-6, B.S.

Elementary Education, Collaborative, B.A. or B.S.

Study for a certificate in Elementary Education allows for a Collaborative K-6 endorsement with the completion of additional courses. The endorsement certifies that the recipient is qualified to teach in all areas of special education except for the areas of sensory impairments and gifted. Additional requirements for the endorsement include SPED 416 , 440 , and 462 , along with an internship in an appropriate collaborative setting.

In addition to the General Education Core requirements and the major requirements listed below, students are required to meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of 12 semester hours in each of the following areas: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Sciences;
• Complete MUS 255 as part of the General Education Core;
• All courses applied toward the program graded with a ‘C’ or higher;
• 2.75 or higher institutional GPA, and in all teaching field and professional areas.

Bachelor of Science Requirements

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science must complete an additional seven (7) semester hours of mathematics and/or natural science course work beyond the general education requirement.