Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts - Elementary Education Concentration(leading to Massachusetts Department of Education Teacher Licensure)
Admission into the Education Licensure Programs: Early Childhood (PK-2) and Elementary (1-6) At the end of the sophomore year, students are invited to apply for admission into an education licensure program of study. To be considered for admission, applicants must submit an essay explaining why they want to be a classroom teacher, two letters from individuals who can attest to the applicant's suitability to become a teacher, a degree audit indicating a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 overall and a 3.0 in all education and related courses, and evidence that the applicant has passed the Communication and Literacy skills MTEL. The chair of the department will notify students of their acceptance into a program. Those who successfully complete the licensure program will graduate with "distinction in Education." Students who elect a concentration in Elementary Education are provided preparation for certification to teach grades 1 – 6 in inclusionary classrooms. All education courses are designed to meet the criteria of best current practices drawn from National Standards and Massachusetts Department of Education Standards and Curriculum Frameworks. This sample curriculum sequence illustrates how a student might progress through the program. Course sequence may vary as long as prerequisites are met. Freshman Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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BIOL1101
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Issues in Biology w/ lab
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4
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PHSC1001
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Integrated Physical Science
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4
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EDUC3000
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Foundations in American Education
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3
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ENGL2102
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Advanced Composition
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3
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EDUC2203
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Special Needs in the Classroom
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3
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HIST1401
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World History I
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3
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PHIL1001
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Introduction to Philosophy
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3
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PSYC2806
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Educational Psychology
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3
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HIST1309
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U.S. History II
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3
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SOCI2400
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Social Problems
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3
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16
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16
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Junior Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit
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EDUC3305
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Mathematics: Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School
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4
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EDUC3300
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Science & Social Studies: Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School |
4
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HIST2401
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World History II
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3
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EDUC3101
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Foundations of Literacy
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3
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MATH2200
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Statistics
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3
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Elective (ENGL2000+)
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3
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ENGL3001
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American Literature I
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3
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Elective (Non-Western Culture)
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3
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PSYC2807
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Assessment and Evaluation of Learning
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3
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Elective (HUMN2000+)
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3
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16
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16
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Senior Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit
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EDUC3102
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Literacy: Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School
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4
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EDUC4201
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Elementary Education Practicum
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9
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PSYC3100
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Cognitive Psychology
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3
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EDUC4202
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Elementary Education Seminar
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3
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ENGL2003
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Public Speaking
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3
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Elective (HUMN2000+)
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3
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GOVT1108
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American Government
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3
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Elective (ENGL3000+)
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3
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16
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15
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Total Credits:
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127
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