Spring 2024 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Science Elementary Education (K–6) (120 hrs.)

To be eligible for licensure as an elementary teacher in grades K–6, the following program of study must be completed.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 33 hours

Communication – 9 hrs.

ENG 143College Composition

3

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

 

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Or

COM 163Interpersonal Communication

3

The Franks School of Education requires students earn a “C” or higher for ENG 143 and HUM 203 and SP 203 or COM 163.

Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs.

ENG 153Introduction to Literature

3

PSY 113Principles of Psychology

3

HIS 103American History I

3

The Franks School of Education requires students earn a “C” or higher for PSY 113.

Mathematics and Science – 11 hrs.

MA 184Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

4

MA 194Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II

4

BIO 1003Plants and People (no lab)

3

Other – 4 hrs.

PH 104Physical Science

4

Additional Requirements - 87 hours

Required

UE 101University Experience

1

SOC 323The Family

3

GEO 323World Geography

3

POLS 113Introduction to Government

3

HIS 113American History II

3

Professional Education Requirements – 60 hrs.

EDU 111Education Exploration

1

EDU 211Education Immersion

1

EDU 222Educational Psychology for the Elementary Teacher

2

EDU 252School & Community Health

2

EDU 273Issues in American Education

3

EDU 301Instructional Design Clinical Experience

1

EDU 303Instructional Design

3

EDU 312Exceptional Learners

2

EDU 322Culturally Responsive Teaching

2

EDU 353Children's Literature

3

EDU 362Classroom Behavior & Environment

2

EDU 372Teaching of Literacy (3-6)

2

EDU 432Arts for the Elementary Teacher

2

EDU 441Teaching of Literacy Practicum

1

EDU 445Teaching of Literacy (K-2)

5

EDU 454Methods of Teaching Mathematics & Science

4

EDU 462Educational Measurement

2

EDU 463Educational Media And Technology

3

EDU 464Methods of Teaching Language Arts & Social Studies

4

EDU 470Supervised Student Teaching

10

EDU 482Student Teaching Seminar

2

EDU 450Elementary Methods Block Practicum

0

EDU 2113/EDU 2110Montessori E-I Cultural Geography Curriculum

3

Electives – 14 hrs.

Elective hours determined in conjunction with advisor and based on student career objectives

Electives (14)

14

Total Credit Hours: 120