Liberal arts core fine arts requirement (3 s.h.) ❏ ______________________________________ ❏ MAT113 College Algebra ❏ MAT222 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I ❏ MAT223 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II ❏ NSC120 Physical Science ❏ NSC121 Earth Science ❏ PSC211 American Federal Government ❏ PSY201 General Psychology ❏ SSC205 World Geography ❏ THE140 Introduction to the Bible ❏ THE240 Introduction to Christian Thought Elementary Education major courses: ❏ EDU201 Foundations of Education ❏ EDU202 Exceptional Students ❏ EDU218 Paraprofessional in Education ❏ EDU231 Native American Studies For Educators ❏ EDU240 Technology in Education ❏ EDU251 Human Relations ❏ EDU304 Assessment and Evaluation in the Classroom ❏ EDU314 K-8 Math Methods ❏ EDU315 K-8 Social Studies Methods ❏ EDU316 K-8 Science Methods ❏ EDU319 Early Literacy ❏ EDU320 Middle Level Literacy ❏ EDU324 Developmental and Educational Psychology ❏ EDU405 Instructional Management ❏ EDU406 Student Teaching: Elementary ❏ EDU410 Foundations of Middle School ❏ EDU418 Practicum in Classroom Organization ❏ EXS205 First Aid/CPR ❏ HPE225 K-8 Movement Integration All bachelor’s degree candidates must successfully complete 124 semester hours of academic credit. Variations to these required courses for a standard elementary teaching certification are permissible only with the approval of the Fredrikson School of Education chair.
Birth-Preschool Endorsement Requirements: The requirements of the birth-preschool endorsement prepare students to teach in preschools and daycare centers. Students must have a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and have completed the courses listed below. A supervised practicum is also required. To receive an endorsement through the State of South Dakota, completion of a Praxis exam is required. ❏ EDU202 Exceptional Students ❏ EDU230 Foundations of Early Childhood/Kindergarten ❏ EDU235 Early Childhood/Kindergarten Methods ❏ EDU250 Parent and Community Relations ❏ EDU260 Language Development in Early Childhood/ Kindergarten ❏ EDU300 Early Childhood Practicum ❏ EDU324 Developmental and Educational Psychology
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Kindergarten Endorsement Requirements: The requirements for this endorsement provide extended preparation for teaching in kindergarten. Students must have a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and have completed the following courses. ❏ EDU235 Early Childhood/Kindergarten Methods ❏ EDU407 Kindergarten Experience or Student teaching in Kindergarten One course selected from the following: EDU 230, 250, or 260
English Language Learners (ELL) Minor | Endorsement Requirements: The requirements for this minor provide extended preparation for teaching ELL students—including practicum experience—for a total of 21 semester credits. For education majors, completion of this minor fulfills requirements for the English as a New Language (ENL) endorsement from the SD Department of Education. No state test is required or available to validate this endorsement. ❏ EDU260 Language Development (K-2) or ENG330 Communication, Language and Grammar (3-12) ❏ EDU251 Human Relations in Education ❏ EDU295/ENG295 Second Language Acquisition ❏ EDU311 Content Literacy for ELL and Struggling Readers ❏ EDU324 Developmental and Educational Psychology ❏ EDU330 Literacy Practicum for ELL and Struggling Readers ❏ EDU335 Assessment of English Language Learners
Reading Minor Requirements: The requirements for this minor provide preparation for specialization in reading instruction. Students must have a major in education and have completed the courses listed below. Choose two of the following: ❏ EDU260 Language Development in Early Childhood/ Kindergarten ❏ EDU330 Literacy Practicum for ELL and Struggling Readers ❏ Other Reading Course ___________________
Secondary Education Major Student Learning Outcomes: Student learning outcomes conform to the standards adopted by the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC), which are: 1. The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students. 2. The teacher understands how children and youth learn and develop and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development. 3. The teacher understands how learners differ in their