Department of Educational Theory & Practice (cont'd)

Bachelor of Science in Education
Elementary Education/Reading Double Major
K-8; K-12 Reading Endorsement

This program leads to initial licensure in teaching (K-8) and the K-12 Reading Endorsement. The double major requires completion of the basic courses required in regular Broadfield Major in Elementary Education along with additional courses in Reading indicated for completion of the double major. The Reading Major provides a route to Highly Qualified Teacher status.

	Credits
Academic Foundations Requirements Academic Foundations requirements are in place effective with this catalog. Appropriate general education programs as per catalogs predating Academic Foundations will be accepted. See requirements for Broadfield Elementary Education major on page 260.	37

Additional Courses for Elementary Education/Reading
ART 101 Fundamentals of Art for Elementary Teachers	2
GPHY 121 Human Geography OR HSTR 102 Western Civilization II	3
M 130 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I	3
Total	8

Professional Education Core - Elementary
EDCI 300 Curriculum Theory and Design	3
EDCI 385 Junior Field Experience	2
EDCI 485 Student Teaching (Elementary)	9
EDF 120 Society, Schools and Teachers	3
EDF 225 Human Development in Education	3
EDF 250 Educational Psychology	3
EDF 450 Philosophical, Legal and Ethical Issues in Education	3
HHP 201 Core Concepts in Health	3
SPED 260 Introduction to Teaching Exceptional Learners	3
Total	32

Elementary Education Requirements
EDCI 301 Teaching Language Arts and Children’s Literature	4
EDCI 302 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School	3
EDCI 303 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School.	3
EDCI 304 Teaching Science in the Elementary School	3
EDCI 305 Teaching Art in the Elementary School	3
EDCI 306 Teaching Music in the Elementary School	3
HHP 314 Health Enhancement Strategies in the Elementary School K-8	3
RD 401 Reflective Practices in Teaching Reading	4
Total	26

Reading Major Requirements
EC/RD 335 Cognitive and Language Development in Young Children	3
EC 437 Child in the Family System	3
RD 310 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum	3
RD 412 Emergent Literacy	3
RD 413 Developing Student Writing	3
RD 414 Teaching Reading K-3	3
RD 415 Theories in Reading	3
RD 417/494 Diagnostic Teaching of Reading/Reading Clinic	6
RD 427 Literacy Development in Middle and Secondary Schools	3
RD 490 Internship	3
Total	33
Note: The clinical experience provided in the Reading Major, along with the internship, constitute the student teaching component of the major.
Restricted Electives Select any two of the following courses in consultation with an advisor.
EC 336 Social/Emotional Development in Young Children	3
LIT 381 Young Adult Literature	3
RD 419 Reading Round Table	3
RD 431 Storytelling	3
RD 491 Independent Study	3
SPED 310 Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities	3
Total	6

Total credits for Double Major	142
May satisfy Academic Foundations requirements. Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for prerequisites.*

SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY
Bachelor of Science in Education
Elementary Education/ Reading Double Major

This sample schedule is a suggested plan for students to follow in completing the double major of Elementary Education and Reading. Due to course changes and staff assignments, students may not be able to follow the plan exactly. Students should consult with their faculty advisors to plan classes before registering each semester.

First Year	F	S
ART 101		2
WRIT 101	3
EDF 120	3
COMT 130	3
NAMS 181 or 211	3
M 130	3
M 131		3
MUSC 100		3
GPHY 121 or HSTR 102		3
PSSC 101 with Lab		4
Ac Found-Humanities	3
Ac Found-Humanities		3
Total	18	18
Second Year	F	S
BIOL 101	3
EDF 250	3
SPED 260	3
WRIT 201	3
HHP 201	3
HSTA 101 or 102	3
EC/RD 335		3
EDCI 300		3
EDCI 301		4
RD 310		3
PSCI 210		3
Ac Found-Social Sci		3
Total	18	19
Apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program during second year Fall semester. Start Teacher Education Program course in second year Spring semester.
Third Year	F	S
EDCI 302	3
EDCI 303	3
EDCI 304		3
EDCI 305	3
EDCI 385		2
HHP 314		3
RD 401		4
RD 412		4
RD 413	4
RD 414	4
EC 437		4
Reading Elective	4
Total	18	18
Fourth Year	F	S
EDCI 306	3
EDF 450		3
RD 415	3
RD 417/494	6
RD 427	3
RD 490		3
Reading Elective	3
EDCI 485		9
Total	18	15

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Department of Educational Theory & Practice (cont'd)

Bachelor of Science in Education Elementary Education/Reading Double Major K-8; K-12 Reading Endorsement

Bachelor of Science in Education
Elementary Education/Reading Double Major
K-8; K-12 Reading Endorsement