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Elementary Education Major

Worcester State University · Worcester, MA

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Program
Award
Elementary Education Major
Total credits (published)
48
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Elementary Education major prepares candidates for Initial Licensure as a teacher of children in a public school classroom, grades 1 through 6. The program of study is based on a broad liberal arts foundation and an integrated professional teacher preparation program. A course waiver process is available for transfer students where appropriate. Fieldwork accompanies most education courses and is a necessary component of the program. Student fieldwork and pre-practicum experiences include a wide variety of field settings. Students attend different and varied schools in urban, rural, and suburban settings. They also vary their placements and grade levels in different school buildings within districts to ensure a well rounded experience.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
168430
CourseShelf checklist
CK_168430_53357fc9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Stage I: Elementary Education Major

major core · 9 items
  1. EN 102
    College Writing II
    As published: “College Writing II (or equivalent)”
    3
  2. MA 130
    3
  3. MA 131
    3
  4. MA 132
    3
  5. PS 210
    3
  6. ED 155
    Teaching and Learning in Elementary School
    As published: “Teaching and Learning in Elementary School (5 hours fieldwork)”
    or: ED-150 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
    3
  7. ED 250
    Educational Psychology
    As published: “Educational Psychology (10 hours fieldwork)”
    3
  8. ED 261
    3
  9. ED 275
    Curr/Instr in Elementary Ed
    As published: “Curr/Instr in Elementary Ed (10 hours fieldwork)”
    3

Stage II: Admission into the Elementary Education Licensure Program

6 items
  1. ED 304
    3
  2. ED 306
    Elementary Reading, Language Arts and Literature
    As published: “Elementary Reading, Language Arts and Literature (20 hours fieldwork)”
    6
  3. ED 320
    Elementary Science
    As published: “Elementary Science (10 hours fieldwork)”
    3
  4. ED 325
    Elementary Mathematics
    As published: “Elementary Mathematics (10 hours fieldwork)”
    3
  5. ED 330
    Elementary Social Studies and Multiculturalism
    As published: “Elementary Social Studies and Multiculturalism (10 hours fieldwork)”
    3
  6. ED 375
    3

Prerequisite Courses

4 items
  1. MA 130
    3
  2. MA 131
    3
  3. MA 132
    3
  4. PS 210
    3

Required Courses

12 items
  1. ED 155
    Teaching and Learning in Elementary School
    or: ED-150 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
    3
  2. ED 250
    3
  3. ED 261
    3
  4. ED 275
    3
  5. ED 304
    3
  6. ED 306
    6
  7. ED 320
    3
  8. ED 325
    3
  9. ED 330
    3
  10. ED 375
    3
  11. ED 425
    3
  12. ED 435
    12

Recommended Courses

1 item
  1. HE 100
    Personal Health
    or: HE-120 Health and Nutrition
    3
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