ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
A Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education prepares you to teach children from pre-kindergarten through third grade. A Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education gives you the knowledge, understanding and necessary skills for teaching kindergarten through sixth grade. Teaching skills are refined through in-class modeling and field experiences that help you practice methodology and reflective decision making. Our program not only consists of formal training in education methods, theory and pedagogy, but also assists students in understanding that theory and practical application complement one another. Graduates are considered Highly Qualified (HQ) by the Alabama State Department of Education.
UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION
- Formal written application; and ALSDE code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)1.
- fingerprint clearance (this is required in TE 201) from the ABI and FBI through an
approved Alabama State Department of Education provider ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2,(i) - Focus2 and Strengths Results (contact Mrs. Brenda Davis bdavis@umobile.edu if you need your password to log in or to complete either of these assessments)
- an impromptu written essay; and (required in TE 305 or TE 306)
- a completed interview ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2,(vi);
- a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in the program, in professional studies,
and in teaching field; also a minimum overall transcript GPA of2.75 is required (with a grade of”C” or higher in all Professional Studies (TE) Classes AND Teaching Field Classes) Data will be gathered to ensure each accepted cohort of Class B programs meet or exceeds the minimum 3.0 GPA. ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.02(b)J,, 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2.(iv) - a passing score in all areas (Math, Reading, and Writing) on the appropriate Praxis I
CORE Basic Skills Test (required in TE 201) as approved by the state of Alabama. You may register for this test at https://www.ets.org/portal/site/iserpraxis/menuitem.lb7tobe6 788d6 l 8e6c4l265a7beb1509- ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2,(ii)
- Physical Education Majors ONLY -1st Fitness Assessment must be completed before Admission to Teacher Education (Schedule a time with your advisor)
- For Early Childhood OR Elementary Majors ONLY, a passing score on the PRAXIS (Content) II; [see page with Praxis Test Codes); (Required in TE 305 or before)
- Proof of experiences in the schools; and ALSDE Code 290-3-3-.04(3)(a)2.(vii)
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
| TE 201 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| TE 301 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| TE 304 | Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth | 3 |
| TE 305 | Principles and Ethics of Teaching in the Elementary School (TE 201) | 3 |
| TE 405 | Education and Technology (TE 305) | 3 |
| TE 412 | Classroom Management (TE 305) | 3 |
| TE 421 | Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (TE 305) | 3 |
| TE 422 | Educational Psychology (TE 305) | 3 |
| TE 423 | Student Teaching and Seminar | 9 |
| TE 433 | edTPA Professional Development Seminar (Co-req. TE 423) | 3 |
| Total: | 36 |
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
| TE 308 | Creativity Across the Curriculum (TE 305) | 3 |
| TE 309 | Methods of Teaching Social Studies (TE 305) | 3 |
| TE 311 | Methods of Teaching Language Arts (TE 305) | 3 |
| TE 312 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics (TE 305) | 3 |
| TE 322 | The Inclusive Classroom (TE 304, 305) | 3 |
| TE 400 | Methods of Teaching Science (TE 305) | 3 |
| TE 406 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| TE 411 | Methods of Teaching Reading (TE 305) | 3 |
| TE 413 | Literacy and the Young Child (TE 305) | 3 |
| TE 419 | Diagnostic and Corrective Reading (TE 305 & 411 or TE 413) | 3 |
| KIN 221 | School Health | 3 |
| Total: | 33 |