Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

The elementary education major (K-6 licensure) at Ottawa University provides the knowledge, social competencies, methods, and communication skills necessary to become an effective teacher. In addition to methods and professional education coursework, you also have field experience and observation requirements. You must also demonstrate ability in liberal arts areas including mathematics, science, writing, communication, and the fine arts.

Ottawa University's elementary education major is based on state, regional and national certification/licensure criteria and competencies. It is accredited by the State of Arizona. The requirements for graduation from Ottawa University with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education are listed below. Double majors and concentrations are also available. Your personal graduation plan may vary based on prior credit granted.

LIBERAL ARTS STUDIES / BREADTH AREA COURSES
32 Semester Credit Hours

LAS 30012 Proseminar
LAS 45012 Graduation Review

6-semester credit hours, or the equivalent, in each Breadth Area listed below:

Arts/Expression; Social/Civic; Science/Description; Value/Meaning

MAJOR REQUIRED COURSES
50 Semester Credit Hours

Professional Education Courses:
EDU 31000 Introduction to Education through Classroom Observation
EDU 31133 Application of Ed Technology
EDU 31233 Educational Psychology
EDU 33034 History and Philosophy of Education
EDU 33434 Educational Tests and Measurements
EDU 41234 Classroom Management
EDU 44033 SEI Methods for ELL II
EDU 45033 SEI Mehods for ELL III
EDU 49001 Elementary Student Teaching I & II
EDU 49003 Electonic Portfolio

Content Area Coursework:
EDU 32734 Elementary Language Arts Methods
EDU 33134 Elementary Math Methods
EDU 32634 Elementary Reading Methods
EDU 33132 Elementary Science Methods
EDU 32834 Elementary Social Studies Methods
HPS 30151 Arizona Constitution
HPS 30251 United States Constitution

ELECTIVE COURSES
46 Semester Credit Hours

Elective credits do not include required coursework listed above and must also include an emphasis area with a minimum of 18 semester credit hours.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION                                                
128 Semester Credit Hours

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