A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- B.S.
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 13.1202
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 221838
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_221838_24ffde97
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Suggested Four-Year Plan
0 items
Freshman Year
0 items
Fall Semester
5 items
- As published: “Freshman English I (3)”3
- As published: “1011 - Introductory Biology I and Laboratory (4)”4
- As published: “Structure of the Number System I (3)”3
- As published: “Public Speaking (3)”3
- As published: “Service to Leadership (1)”1
Spring Semester
5 items
- As published: “Freshman English II (3)”3
- As published: “Structure of the Number System II (3)”3
- As published: “World Regional Geography: the Americans and Europe (3)”3
- As published: “General Chemistry for Non-Science Majors I (3)”3
- As published: “General Chemistry for Non-Science Majors I Laboratory (1)”1
Sophomore Year
0 items
Fall Semester
5 items
- As published: “Sophomore Literature Course (3) General Education Requirements B.S. and/or B.A. Degrees”3
- As published: “American History I (3)”3
- As published: “History and Foundation of Education (3)”3
- As published: “Pre-Calculus Algebra (3)”3
- Natural Science - Advisor - approved science course with lab (4) General Education Requirements B.S. and/or B.A. DegreesNot resolved to a course
Spring Semester
9 items
- As published: “American History II (3)”3
- As published: “American National Government (3) or”3
- As published: “Introduction to Sociology (3)”3
- As published: “Sophomore Literature or other Humanities (3)”3
- As published: “Human Growth and Development (3)”3
- As published: “Health and Wellness (3) or”3
- As published: “First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (3) or”3
- As published: “Concepts of Games and Play (3)”3
- As published: “Education of Exceptional Children (3)”3
Junior Year
0 items
Fall Semester
6 items
- As published: “Technology in the School (3)”3
- As published: “Foundations of Literacy Development and Instruction (3)”3
- As published: “Classroom Behavior Management (2)”2
- As published: “Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Seminar (2)”2
- As published: “Instructional Strategies and the Social Studies Curriculum (3)”3
- As published: “Field Study in Education (3)”3
Requirements
2 items
- Prerequisite: Candidates may only take the professional education core courses listed after being admitted to TEP.Not resolved to a course
- Co-requisite courses: The EDCI and EDLI courses listed will only be offered in the fall semester.Not resolved to a course
Spring Semester
5 items
- As published: “Field Study in Education (3)”3
- As published: “Foundational and Disciplinary Literacy Instruction and Assessment (3)”3
- As published: “Methods in Teaching Elementary Mathematics (3)”3
- As published: “Methods in Teaching Elementary Science (3)”3
- As published: “Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & Teaching English as a Second Language (3)”3
Requirements
5 items
- Prerequisite: Candidates may only take the courses on the list after being admitted to TEP.Not resolved to a course
- Co-requisite courses: The EDCI and EDLI courses on the list will be offered only in the spring semester.Not resolved to a course
- Apply for Residency I. Applications are available on the website under the Office of Teacher Education and Student Services (TESS).Not resolved to a course
- Take the Praxis II Exams: Teaching Reading (5205) and Multiple Subjects (5001).Not resolved to a course
- (Optional) Take the Praxis II exam for ESL endorsement: English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362).Not resolved to a course
Senior Year
0 items
Fall Semester
4 items
- As published: “Methods and Assessment for ESL and Second Language Learners (3)”3
- As published: “Assessment of Student Learning (3) or”3
- As published: “Field Study in Education (6)”6
- As published: “Family Involvement and Professional Collaboration (3)”3
Requirements
6 items
- Teacher candidates will spend approximately 100 hours in field placement.Not resolved to a course
- Prerequisite: Teacher candidates may only take the courses on the list after being admitted to Residency I.Not resolved to a course
- Co-requisite courses: The EDCI courses on the list will only be offered in the fall semester.Not resolved to a course
- Apply for Residency II. Applications are available on the website under the Office of Educator Preparation.Not resolved to a course
- Take Praxis II Exams: Teaching Reading (5205) and Multiple Subjects (5001).Not resolved to a course
- (Optional) Take the Praxis II exam for ESL endorsement: English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362).Not resolved to a course
Spring Semester
2 items
- As published: “Educational Seminar (3)”3
- As published: “Enhanced Student Teaching in the Elementary School (9)”9
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