Major, Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
Teacher Education programs in the Department of Early, Elementary, Middle and Physical Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The BSE in Elementary Education includes two options. The Early Childhood Education option leads to Missouri teaching certification for Birth-Grade 3. The Elementary Education Grades 1 -6 option leads to Missouri teaching certification for grades 1 - 6.
The junior and senior levels in the program are field-based blocks which integrate core content (language arts/literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies). All courses are listed as corequisites and are embedded within the context of practice in a UCM Partner School. Students who need to fulfill a part of a block need to consult with a faculty advisor.
Students must earn at least a C grade in all Professional Education courses.
Certification to teach elementary in grades 1-6.
Elementary Education, BSE (41-285) - Grades 1-6 Option (4 Year Guide)
The graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Grades 1-6 option will apply knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Apply the major concepts and skills for interdisciplinary teaching in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies for making subject matter relevant and engaging for students in grades 1 - 6.
- Develop and implement a variety of effective cross-curricular instructional methods to promote critical thinking and learning for all students.
- Guided by knowledge of development and learning, implement and analyze formative and summative assessments to adjust instruction and monitor all students’ learning.
- Guided by educator dispositions and professional skills, apply effective classroom management and engagement strategies to create positive and encouraging learning environments for all students.
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