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Program checklist · BS

Elementary and Middle School Education and Teaching, BS

Longwood University · Farmville, VA

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
13.1202
Total credits (published)
120-123
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232566
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232566_1c130b29
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Civitae Core Requirements (39-40 credits)

7 items
  1. Aesthetic Expression (FAES) Pillar: ENGL 280
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Historical & Contemporary Insights (FHCI) Pillar: HIST 222
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Human Behavior & Social Institutions (FHBS) Pillar: EDUC 245
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Scientific Reasoning (FSRC) Pillar: BIOL 114
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Aesthetic Expression (PAES) Perspective: ART 389 or MUSC 389 or THEA 389
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Historical & Contemporary Insights (PHCI) Perspective: GEOG 352
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Scientific Reasoning (PSRC) Perspective: EASC 300
    Not resolved to a course

Additional Degree Requirements (3 credits)

1 item
  1. MAED 310
    Data Science for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
    As published: “Data Science for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 3 credits”
    3

Major Requirements (15 credits + 18 in Civitae)

0 items

    English (3 credits + 3 credits in Civitae)

    2 items
    1. ENGL 280
      Children’s Literature
      As published: “Children’s Literature 3 credits”
      3
    2. ENGL 382
      Grammar: Theory and Practice
      As published: “Grammar: Theory and Practice 3 credits”
      3

    Mathematics (6 credits)

    2 items
    1. MAED 209
      Numbers and Operations for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
      As published: “Numbers and Operations for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 3 credits”
      3
    2. MAED 313
      Geometry and Measurement for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
      As published: “Geometry and Measurement for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 3 credits”
      3

    Natural Sciences (3 credits + 6 credits in Civitae)

    3 items
    1. BIOL 114
      Life Science for Educators
      As published: “Life Science for Educators 3 credits”
      3
    2. EASC 300
      The Dynamic Planet
      As published: “The Dynamic Planet 3 credits”
      3
    3. PHYS 114
      Physics for the Teaching Professional
      As published: “Physics for the Teaching Professional 3 credits”
      3

    Social Sciences (3 credits + 6 credits in Civitae)

    3 items
    1. GEOG 352
      World Regional Geography
      As published: “World Regional Geography 3 credits”
      3
    2. HIST 222
      United States History 1877-Modern Times
      As published: “United States History 1877-Modern Times 3 credits”
      3
    3. POSC 100
      The American Political System
      As published: “The American Political System 3 credits”
      3

    Fine Arts (3 credits in Civitae)

    3 items
    1. ART 389
      Integrated Arts/Visual Arts
      As published: “Integrated Arts/Visual Arts 3 credits”
      3
    2. MUSC 389
      Integrated Arts/Music
      As published: “Integrated Arts/Music 3 credits”
      3
    3. THEA 389
      Integrated Arts/Theatre
      As published: “Integrated Arts/Theatre 3 credits”
      3

    Middle Level Concentrations (Choose one)

    0 items

      English (14 credits)

      5 items
      1. ENGL 350
        Linguistics and Language Learning
        As published: “Linguistics and Language Learning 3 credits”
        3
      2. ENGL 479
        Writing: Theory and Practice for the Middle and Secondary Classroom
        As published: “Writing: Theory and Practice for the Middle and Secondary Classroom 3 credits”
        3
      3. ENGL 480
        The Teaching of English
        As published: “The Teaching of English 3 credits”
        3
      4. ENGL 486
        Digital Writing, Literacy and Practice for Middle and Secondary Classrooms
        As published: “Digital Writing, Literacy and Practice for Middle and Secondary Classrooms 1 credit”
        1
      5. ENGL 487
        Practicum, The Teaching of English
        As published: “Practicum, The Teaching of English 1 credit”
        1

      Any ENGL course at the 300 or 400 level (3 credits)

      0 items

        Mathematics (16 credits)

        5 items
        1. MATH 164
          PreCalculus
          As published: “PreCalculus 4 credits”
          or: MATH 261 - The Differential and Integral Calculus I 4 credits
          4
        2. MAED 220
          Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
          As published: “Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 3 credits”
          3
        3. MAED 255
          Using Assessments and Differentiation in the Mathematics Classroom
          As published: “Using Assessments and Differentiation in the Mathematics Classroom 3 credits”
          3
        4. MAED 340
          Integrating the M in STEM for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
          As published: “Integrating the M in STEM for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 3 credits”
          3
        5. MATH 430
          Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Schools
          As published: “Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Schools 3 credits”
          3

        Optional Algebra I Endorsement

        0 items

          Natural Sciences (15 credits)

          3 items
          1. CHEM 111
            General Chemistry I
            As published: “General Chemistry I 4 credits”
            4
          2. SCED 152
            Principles of Secondary Education in Science
            As published: “Principles of Secondary Education in Science 1 credit”
            1
          3. SCED 451
            The Teaching of Secondary Science
            As published: “The Teaching of Secondary Science 2 credits”
            2

          Choose 2 of the following

          4 items
          1. BIOL 250
            Introduction to Genetics and Cell Biology
            As published: “Introduction to Genetics and Cell Biology 4 credits”
            or: BIOL 251 - Introduction to Ecology and Evolution 4 credits
            4
          2. CHEM 112
            General Chemistry II
            As published: “General Chemistry II 4 credits”
            4
          3. EASC 211
            Environmental Geology
            As published: “Environmental Geology 4 credits”
            or: EASC 212 - Atmospheric Science 4 credits
            4
          4. PHYS 115
            Astronomy
            As published: “Astronomy 4 credits”
            or: PHYS 120 - General Physics I 4 credits
            4

          Social Sciences (15 credits)

          3 items
          1. ECON 217
            Principles of Microeconomics
            As published: “Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits”
            or: ECON 218 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
            3
          2. HIST 125
            World History I
            As published: “World History I 3 credits”
            or: HIST 126 - World History II 3 credits
            3
          3. HIST 250
            Historical Methods
            As published: “Historical Methods 3 credits”
            or: HIST 300 - Teaching History and the Social Sciences in the Secondary School 3 credits
            3

          Choose 1 of the following

          3 items
          1. POSC 343
            American Foreign Policy
            As published: “American Foreign Policy 3 credits”
            3
          2. POSC 350
            The American Presidency
            As published: “The American Presidency 3 credits”
            3
          3. POSC 353
            The American Congress
            As published: “The American Congress 3 credits”
            3

          Any ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, POSC, or SOCL course at the 300 or 400 level (3 credits)

          0 items

            Professional Requirements for Elementary and Middle School Education and Teaching Licensure (49 credits + 3 in Civitae)

            0 items

              Prior to Teacher Candidacy (14 credits + 3 credits in Civitae)

              7 items
              1. ELEM 100
                Elementary Teacher Education Seminar 1
                As published: “Elementary Teacher Education Seminar 1 1 credit”
                1
              2. EDUC 245
                Human Growth, Development, and Learning
                As published: “Human Growth, Development, and Learning 3 credits”
                3
              3. ELEM 200
                Elementary Teacher Education Seminar 2
                As published: “Elementary Teacher Education Seminar 2 1 credit”
                1
              4. ELEM 220
                Teaching in the Elementary Classroom
                As published: “Teaching in the Elementary Classroom 3 credits”
                3
              5. ELEM 240
                Instructional Design and Assessment for Elementary Learners
                As published: “Instructional Design and Assessment for Elementary Learners 3 credits”
                3
              6. ELEM 260
                Diverse Learners, Families, and Communities
                As published: “Diverse Learners, Families, and Communities 3 credits”
                3
              7. SPED 389
                Survey of Exceptional Children
                As published: “Survey of Exceptional Children 3 credits”
                3

              Admission to Teacher Candidacy (23 credits)

              9 items
              1. ELEM 300
                Elementary Teacher Education Seminar 3
                As published: “Elementary Teacher Education Seminar 3 1 credit”
                1
              2. ELEM 320
                Foundations of Literacy for Elementary Learners
                As published: “Foundations of Literacy for Elementary Learners 3 credits”
                3
              3. ELEM 340
                Scientific Inquiry and Methods for Elementary Learners
                As published: “Scientific Inquiry and Methods for Elementary Learners 3 credits”
                3
              4. EDUC 350
                Middle Level Teacher Education Seminar
                As published: “Middle Level Teacher Education Seminar 1 credit”
                1
              5. ELEM 360
                Literacy Methods for Elementary Learners
                As published: “Literacy Methods for Elementary Learners 3 credits”
                3
              6. ELEM 380
                Social Studies Inquiry and Methods for Elementary Learners
                As published: “Social Studies Inquiry and Methods for Elementary Learners 3 credits”
                or: HIST 380 - Social Studies Inquiry and Methods for Elementary Learners 3 credits
                3
              7. ELEM 420
                Responsive Classroom Management for Elementary Learners
                As published: “Responsive Classroom Management for Elementary Learners 3 credits”
                3
              8. ELEM 440
                Differentiated Instruction for Elementary Learners
                As published: “Differentiated Instruction for Elementary Learners 3 credits”
                3
              9. ELEM 460
                Elementary Clinical Experience and Seminar
                As published: “Elementary Clinical Experience and Seminar 3 credits”
                3

              Teaching Internship Semester (12 credits)

              2 items
              1. ELEM 400
                Elementary Teaching Internship Seminar
                As published: “Elementary Teaching Internship Seminar 2 credits”
                2
              2. EDUC 481
                Elementary and Middle Level Teaching Internship
                As published: “Elementary and Middle Level Teaching Internship 10 credits”
                10
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