Elementary Education- with ESL Endorsement (Grades 1–6) Major
Department: Education
The elementary education program prepares you for the State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary Education, which qualifies you to teach children from first through sixth grade. It also includes an English as a Second Language endorsement that licenses you to teach English language learners.
This major earns a Bachelor in Science degree (120 hours). If a student chooses to earn a Bachelor in Arts degree an additional 4 – 12 hours would be incurred.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses in Addition to Professional Education Courses | ||
| COM 103 | The Oral Communication Process | 3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Advanced Writing--Exposition | ||
| Advanced Writing - Argumentative Writing | ||
| Advanced Writing: Travel Writing | ||
| Advanced Writing--Research in Individual Discipline | ||
| Advanced Writing--Technical Writing | ||
| Advanced Writing--Business Communication | ||
| ENG 311 | Introduction to Language | 3.0 |
| or ENG 312 | Grammar for Teaching | |
| Select two of the following: | 6.0 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Select any QR course | 3.0 | |
| HIS 203 | American History and Global Systems to 1877 | 3.0 |
| or HIS 204 | American History and Global Systems since 1877 | |
| PLS 105 | Introduction to American Government | 3.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 4.0 | |
| Science through Inquiry I: (Biology, Physics) | ||
| Science through Inquiry I: Special Topics | ||
| Science through Inquiry I: Molecules (Biology and Chemistry) | ||
| Science through Inquiry I: Energy (Biology, Physics) | ||
| Science through Inquiry I: Water (Biology, Chemistry) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Introduction to Economics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| 8 additional hours in science | 8.0 | |
| Free Elective (to arrive at 120 hours minimum) | 2.0 | |
| Professional Education Courses | ||
| EDU 100 | Technology Applications | 1.0 |
| EDU 107 | Conceptualizing Math for Teachers I | 3.0 |
| EDU 108 | Conceptualizing Math for Teachers II | 3.0 |
| EDU 115 | The History of Education in the United States | 3.0 |
| EDU 116 | Introductory Field Experience | 1.0 |
| EDU 194 | Physical Education for P-6 Schools | 1.0 |
| EDU 196 | Fine Art in the P-6 Schools | 2.0 |
| EDU 210 | Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood | 3.0 |
| EDU 215 | Strategies for Effective Teaching | 3.0 |
| EDU 230 | Adapting Curriculum to Support Inclusive Environments | 3.0 |
| EDU 234 | Language Development | 3.0 |
| EDU 235 | Methods of Teaching English Language Learners | 3.0 |
| EDU 236 | Assessment of English Language Learners | 3.0 |
| EDU 237 | Practicum for Teaching English Learners I | 1.0 |
| EDU 240 | Practicum for Teaching English Learners Part 2 | 2.0 |
| EDU 260 | Children's Literature | 3.0 |
| EDU 270 | Physical Development and Health | 1.0 |
| EDU 280 | Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, And Communities | 3.0 |
| EDU 306 | Novice Teaching Experience Grades 1-6 | 4.0 |
| EDU 313 | Methods of Literacy I: Reading, Writing and Language Grades 1-2 | 3.0 |
| EDU 315 | Methods of Literacy II: Reading, Writing and Language: Grades 3-8 | 3.0 |
| EDU 335 | Methods of Teaching Social Studies Grades 1-6 | 3.0 |
| EDU 336 | Methods of Teaching Science Grades 1-6 | 3.0 |
| EDU 339 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics Grades 1-6 | 3.0 |
| EDU 345 | Guiding Learners: Creating Safe, Inclusive Learning Enviro Environments | 3.0 |
| EDU 498 | Student Teaching 1-6 | 12.0 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Please note a minimum of 120 credit hours is required for baccalaureate degree completion.
Special Education Endorsement
For elementary education majors interested in the Special Education endorsement, which would enable you to teach and work with students with high and low-incidence disabilities, the following courses are required. These courses may or may not be part of your major or program. If you are interested in adding this endorsement please discuss with your academic advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 101 | Principles of Psychology | 3.0 |
| EDU 230 | Adapting Curriculum to Support Inclusive Environments | 3.0 |
| or EDU 232 | Meeting the Needs of All Students within the Disciplines | |
| EDU 391 | Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Developmental Disabilities | 3.0 |
| EDU 393 | Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Emotional and Learning Disabilities | 3.0 |
| EDU 426 | Assessments for Learners with Exceptionalities | 3.0 |