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Licensure-Only Program: Elementary Education (K-6) and Dual Licensure in Elementary Education K-6) and Special Education General Curriculum K-12
Middle School Social Studies Content Requirement for Licensure
HIS 103: World Civilizations I
HIS 104: World Civilizations II
HIS 201: The U.S. to 1865: “Becoming American” HIS 202: The U.S. since 1865: Myth, Memory, and History
PSC 201: American Government
Three (3) additional 300-level or above HIS, PSC, ANT, or PSY courses
24 credits hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours each
Middle School Social Studies EDU Methods Requirement for Licensure 3 credit hours
EDU 303: Methods of Social Studies (Social Studies) 3 credit hours
Middle School Science Content Requirement for Licensure
BIO 101: Principles of Biology
CHE 111: General Chemistry
PHY 211: College Physics I or PHY 212: College Physics II
Twelve (12) additional credit hours in any 200-level or above BIO, CHE, or PHY course
24 credit hours
4 credit hours
4 credit hours
4 credit hours
3-4 credit hours
Liberal Education Core Requirements
Note: For Education majors, EDU 496 fulfills the PDS 490 requirement.
General Electives 49 credit hours
0-4 credit hours
Total Credit Hours for Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Education 120-123 credit hours
Licensure-Only Program: Elementary Education (K-6) and Dual Licensure in Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education General Curriculum K-12
Students must meet the following requirements to be admitted into the William Peace University Elementary Education or Dual Licensure-Only Program: • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution • 2.7 GPA from undergraduate program OR passing scores in Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators—
Reading, Writing, and Math (468 cumulative score)
Students in the program will have a personalized learning plan. Students will take a minimum of 30 hours to complete the licensure-only track. The WPU Education Department will review prior coursework to determine the plan of study recommended for each student seeking licensure. The plan of study will be based on prior coursework, current employment, and other experiences.
Assessment Level 1 – Prior to applying to the Education Program
Testing Requirements If GPA is less than 2.7 candidates must pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators exam: • Reading (156) Math (150) or • Writing (162) Cumulative score (468)
GPA Requirements Achieve and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher in college coursework at the time of program entry. If a student drops below a 2.7 GPA once admitted to the program, they must officially exit the program until their GPA is once again above a 2.7.
Course Grade Requirements
Professional Behavior Assessment Earn a C or better in all Education coursework. This does not include ENG 312. Candidates must retake all EDU courses in which they have earned below a C.
Candidates must exhibit professional behaviors. This will be assessed in 300 and 400 level courses. Students who do not adequately demonstrate professional behaviors may not be placed in schools.
Application Candidates will submit a formal application to the Education Department prior to taking 400 level courses.
Criminal Records Teacher candidates must submit a criminal record background check before first practicum placement.
Additional Courses for all EDU Majors ENG 312: Advanced Topics in Writing (EDU section)
Assessment Level 2 – Prior to Student Teaching
Criminal Records Teacher candidates must renew their criminal records check prior to student teaching.
Health Form Teacher candidates must submit a health form the semester prior to student teaching. Deadline is June 1st for fall student teaching and November 1st for spring student teaching.
Professional Behavior Assessment Candidates must exhibit professional behaviors. This will be assessed in 300 and 400 level courses. Students who do not adequately demonstrate professional behaviors may not be placed in schools.
Exam Requirements Teacher candidates must successfully pass: Elementary • Elementary Education: Praxis Content Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics CKT Subtest #7813 • Pearson Foundations of Reading
Dual Licensure • Elementary Education: Praxis Content Knowledge for Teaching
Mathematics CKT Subtest #7813 • Pearson Foundations of Reading • Praxis 2: Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate
Applications #5543
Elementary Licensure-Only Program
EDU 120: Foundations of Elementary Math EDU 201: Early Experiences for Prospective Teachers EDU 210: Instructional Technology EDU 250: Exceptionalities in Education EDU 260: Children’s and Adolescent Literature EDU 302: Literacy Methods I EDU 303: Social Studies Methods EDU 304: Mathematics Methods EDU 305: Science Methods 3 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours
EDU 325: Special Education Methods EDU 354: Classroom Assessment 3 credit hours 3 credit hours
EDU 360: Literacy Methods II 3 credit hours
EDU 441: Elementary Practicum 1 credit hour
EDU 451: Classroom Management EDU 452: 21st Century Teacher Leadership 3 credit hours 3 credit hours
EDU 480: Professional Teaching Seminar 3 credit hours
EDU 496: Student Teaching 12 credit hours
ENG 312: Advanced Topics in Writing (EDU Section) 3 credit hours
Credits required will vary. Individualized plans are created for each Licensure-Only student. Plans include some or all of the courses from the listing above.
Dual Licensure-Only Program
EDU 120: Foundations of Elementary Math EDU 201: Early Experiences for Prospective Teachers EDU 210: Instructional Technology EDU 250: Exceptionalities in Education EDU 260: Children’s and Adolescent Literature 3 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours
