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EDUCATION STUDIES ELEMENTARY EMPHASIS (GRADES 1 THROUGH 6)

REQUIREMENTS FOR B.S.E. MAJOR- 60-75 HOURS, 2.75 GPA AND 2.5 CORE GPA

NO GRADE LOWER THAN A "C" IN EDUCATION CORE OR MAJOR FIELD FOR ADMISSION AND GRADUATION

THIS DEGREE DOES NOT LEAD TO CERTIFICATION

This Program Is Offered Through:

Parkville 16 Week Program

Criteria for Admission to the School for Education Non-Certification Programs

Meeting these minimum requirements states that the applicant is eligible for admission consideration, but does not guarantee admission.

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 including transfer courses
  • 2.5 GPA in Core classes
  • WCT passing score
  • C-BASE passing score in all scetions (two years to complete)
  • ACT scores (on file in Admissions office)- when applicable
  • Successful completion of MA131,EN105,EN106,EDU107 & EDU203 (a grade of C or higher is required in EDU107)

The above information is verified by the Office of the Registrar on the Application for Admission to the School for Education (form to be picked up the student in the School for Education office and turned in to the Office of the Registrar).

  • Two disposition evaluations (long forms) completed by SFE faculty with each disposition rated “at” or “above”
  • Letter of recommendation from professor outside of the School for Education (submitted electronically/or in a signed sealed envelope)
  • Initial electronic portfolio approved by advisor
  • Missouri Highway Patrol background check
  • FBI Finger Print check
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Screening

Procedures for Request to Admission to the School for Education Non-Certification Program

The student provides the following documents to Director of Field Experiences, ten days before the School for Education meeting (4th Wednesday of each month). Please submit documents in a single envelope with your name, telephone number and email address.

  • Letter of recommendation from professor outside of SFE (submitted electronically or in a signed/sealed envelope)
  • Application for Admission to the School for Education (completed form hand delivered by the student to the Director of Field Experiences from the Registrar’s office)
  • Initial portfolio approved by your advisor
  • Two disposition evaluations (long forms) completed by SFE faculty with each disposition rated “at” or “above”

Professional Curriculum:

EDU107 Career Inquiry in Education

 2 cr.

EDU203

Educational Psychology

3 cr.

EDE205 Child Psychology

3 cr.

EDU207 Technology in Education

3 cr.

EDU210

School as a Social System

3 cr.

EDE311

Children’s Literature for ECE and Elementary Teachers

3 cr.

EDU310 Issues in Diversity and World Cultures
3 cr.
GGH140 Economic Geography

3 cr.

 Admission to the School for Education-Certification Program required for enrollment in the following EDE/EDU courses:

EDE355

Classroom Management

3 cr.

EDE359 Elementary Teaching Strategies with Practicum

5 cr.

EDE360a Practicum

2 cr.

EDE360b Practicum

2 cr.

EDE360c Practicum

2 cr.

EDU367 Assessment in Education

3 cr.

EDU375 Exceptional Children

3 cr.

EDE378 Science for ECE and Elementary Teachers

2 cr.

EDE380 Literacy for ECE and Elementary Teachers

6 cr.

EDE385 Diagnosis and Remediation of Math Difficulties

3 cr.

EDE387 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties

3 cr.

 

TOTAL

60 cr.

Area of Concentration

The student must  have a total of at least 21 semester hours in an area of concentration (courses taken as part of the General Curriculum may be counted as part if the area of concentration).  This concentration must be approved by the student's advisor.

Areas available are:

  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Science and Mathematics
  • Art
  • Fine Art

Students should plan the courses needed for the area of concentration with his or her advisor.

 

Because there are specific general education courses required for teacher certification in the state of Missouri, it is imperative the student speak with his or her advisor regarding these course requirements prior to enrollment.

To learn more about Park University's School for Education, call us today at 816-584-6335 or email: education@park.edu

 

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