Elementary Education, B.A., B.S. Required Courses

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Bachelor of Science^*
Elementary Education
Childhood Education and
Literacy Studies Department

Program of Study
Additional courses outside the major will be required to meet University requirements for graduation. All courses 3 credits unless noted. See advisor for sequence of course enrollment.

Degree and certification requirements are subject to change in accordance with State and University mandates.

Prerequisites (9 credits):
These prerequisites must be met by transfer students as well as USF students. A grade of “C-” is the minimum acceptable grade.
EDF 2005	Introduction to Education
EDG 2701	Teaching Diverse Populations
EME 2040	Introduction to Educational Technology
Professional Education (30-33 credit hours):
Foundations:
EDF 3122	Learning and the Developing Child
EDF 3604	Social Foundations of Education (Exit)
EDF 4430	Measurement for Teachers

ESOL:
TSL 4080 (formerly FLE 4362)	Curriculum and Pedagogy of ESOL
TSL 4081 (formerly FLE 4363)	Literacy Development in English Language Learners
TSL 4251 (formerly FLE 4364)	Applying Linguistics to ESOL Teaching and Testing

Exceptional Students:
EEX 4070	Integrating Exceptional Students in the Regular Classroom (2-3)

Internships:
EDE 4940	Internship (10-12)
Specialization (41 credit hours):
Childhood Education:
EDE 4223	Creative Experiences
EDE 4301	Classroom Management, School Safety, Ethics, Law, and Elementary Methods
EDE 4941	Childhood Education Internship Level I
EDE 4942	Childhood Education Internship Level II (6)
LAE 4314	Teaching Writing
LAE 4414	Teaching Literature in the Elementary Schools
RED 4310	Reading and Learning to Read
RED 4511	Linking Literacy Assessment to Instruction

Content Areas:
HLP 4722	Health and Physical Education for the Child (2)
MAE 4310	Teaching Elementary School Mathematics I
MAE 4326	Teaching Elementary School Mathematics II
SCE 4310	Teaching Elementary School Science
SSE 4313	Teaching Elementary School Social Studies
Testing
FTCE	General Knowledge Test (GKT)
FTCE	Professional Education Test (PEd)
FTCE	Elementary Education (K-6) Subject Area Exam (SAE)

NOTES:
1. ** = All professional and specialization education courses, general education, foreign language, and liberal arts exit requirements and General Knowledge Test must be completed prior to final internship. It is recommended students pass all portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam prior to the Final Internship.
2.*= Students may earn a B.A. in Elementary Education by completing additional graduation requirements (foreign language and exit courses); please see an academic advisor for details.

Final Internship
Students must apply for the final internship by the stated deadline for the term you plan to intern. The deadline is two semesters before the internship semester. See deadlines. Download directions and application from COEDU-Tampa Student Academic Services page. Click on Internship link, under related links section. Submit completed application to Justin Selph or Jennifer Infanti, COEDU undergraduate academic advisors, in Student Services.

Testing - Pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)
Prior to enrollment in the final internship, you must pass:
~ General Knowledge Test (GKT)

Prior to receiving grade for final internship and clearance for graduation, you must pass:
~ Professional Education Test (PEd)
~ Elementary Education (K-6) Subject Area Exam (SAE)

Information on FTCE

Academic Advisors
Justin Selph or Jennifer Infanti
Undergraduate COEDU Advisors
Student Services
(941) 359-4330
Location: C107
Online appointment scheduler