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Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog (as of 03-10-17)

Elementary Education, B.S.

Degree: Bachelor of Science
Credit Hours: 69+

Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult the Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements for more information.

Required Courses:

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
ANTH 101 Introduction to Anthropology (3)

Select two MATH courses totaling at least 6 credit hours from the following:

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
MATH 103 Contemporary Mathematics with Applications (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 or placement.

MATH 104 Elementary Statistics (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 or placement.

MATH 105 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 or placement.

MATH 111 Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)

Prerequisite(s): Placement or C- or better in MATH 101 

MATH 120 Introductory Calculus (4)

Prerequisite(s): Placement or C- or better in MATH 111 

MATH 207 Discrete Structures I (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 or MATH 111 or MATH 120 

MATH 220 Calculus II (4)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or HONS 115 

MATH 229 Vector Calculus with Chemical Applications (5)

Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MATH 120 or HONS 115 

MATH 250 Statistical Methods I (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 with a C- or better or MATH 111 or MATH 120 or permission of instructor.

Core Certification Course

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
EDFS 201 Foundations of Education (3) *

Prerequisite(s): Class rank of sophomore or above.

Note:

*EDFS 201 is prerequisite to all other education courses with a grade of C or higher.

Professional Program Semester 1

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
EDFS 303 Human Growth and Development and the Education Process (3)
EDEE 323 The Development of Mathematical Thinking (3)
EDEE 325 Foundations of Language and Literacies (3)
EDEE 370 Teaching Health & Physical Education (3)

 

EDFS 326 Integrating Technology Into Teaching (3)

OR

TEDU 436 Using Instructional Technology in Problem-Based Learning (3)

Prerequisite(s): EDFS 201 

Professional Program Semester 2

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
EDEE 366 Teaching Mathematics: Grades 2-8 (3)
EDEE 373 Teaching Social Studies & Humanities: Grade 2-8 (3)
EDEE 378 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Reading 2-6 (3)

Prerequisite(s): EDEE 325 

EDEE 382 Application of Curriculum & Instruction: Grades 2-6 (3)
EDEE 403 Visual and Performing Arts (3)

Professional Program Semester 3

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
EDEE 333 Teaching Writing/Design with Children’s Literature and Multimodal Texts, 2-6 (3)
EDEE 368 Teaching Science: Grades 2-8 (3)
EDEE 407 Creating Learning Environments (3)
EDEE 409 Meeting Needs of Diverse Learners (3)
EDEE 416 Curriculum, Instruction, and Literacy Assessment 2-6 (field experience) (3)

Optional Licensure Eligibility Requirements* for Elementary Education

Professional Program Semester 4

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
EDEE 457 Elementary Grades Clinical Practice (12) *

Prerequisite(s): EDEE 416.

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.750 is required.
  • Minimum education major GPA of 3.000 is required.
    • Note:

    *Students seeking recommendation for South Carolina licensure in Elementary Education must complete the program of study above and meet the admission, retention, and exit requirements of the program and the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance. Recommendation to the South Carolina Department of Education for licensure in South Carolina is contingent upon successful completion of Clinical Practice and achievement of passing scores on the necessary Praxis II test(s). Students who do not take Clinical Practice may earn a degree in Elementary Education but will not be recommended for licensure. See your faculty advisor for additional information.

    Notes:

    • Declare a major in education in using Program of Study Management (POSM) in MyCharleston as soon as possible. You will be assigned a faculty advisor to work with you in planning your program.
    • You should apply for admission (this is NOT declaring your major) to the Teacher Education Program the semester you are enrolled in EDFS 201 Foundations of Education. Requirements for admission:
      • Minimum overall GPA of 2.750 and 60 earned credit hours.
      • Passing scores on Praxis Core: Academic Skills for Educators designated by the South Carolina Department of Education OR qualifying SAT or ACT scores. Scores must be sent to the College of Charleston (Code R5113) and the SCDE (Code R8108).
      • Disposition forms from (a) a general education faculty member, (b) your EDFS 201 professor, and (c) someone who has observed you working with children.
      • If a student has transfer credit for a course that is equivalent to EDFS 201, they must meet with the Teacher Education department chair and complete 1 hour of work.
      • A grade of C or higher in EDFS 201 Foundations of Education.
    • Your admission process must be completed before beginning the professional program.
    • Candidates interested in add on licensure (e.g., elementary and early childhood, elementary and middle) must major in one area and meet with the Intake Specialist in the OSSC to discover the appropriate Semester II courses required in the additional licensure area.
    Notes: This worksheet is not intended to replace face-to-face advising.





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