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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
This degree program is
offered through the Division of Education and Speech
Language Pathology and combines liberal arts learning with teacher
preparation. Its goal is to prepare individuals to become effective teachers
in the elementary grades and obtain an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in
elementary education. The program is a standards-based program, based upon
the guidelines set forth by the Association for Childhood Education
International (ACEI) , NCATE program
standards for Elementary Teacher Preparation, the State Competencies, and the
findings from "Effective
Teacher" research. Collectively, these standards and research
findings provide the knowledge base for what elementary teachers should know
and do.
Individuals successfully
completing this program are qualified to obtain an Oklahoma teaching certificate to teach in
grades 1-8. However, most 7th-8th grade situations require additional
certification in a major subject area, such as middle school science,
mathematics, English, or social studies. Since USAO teacher
certification programs are nationally certified by The National Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
certification in other states is simplified. It is recommended that
certification be initially obtained in Oklahoma prior to seeking certification from
another state.
The USAO Elementary
Education curriculum includes coursework from the liberal arts, professional
education, and elementary education areas.
This broad-based, interdisciplinary curriculum enables students to
develop a breadth of knowledge and skills that will prepare them to be
effective educators.
The following degree plan
lists the course work required to obtain a degree and teaching certificate in
Elementary Education. For more information on this program, contact a faculty advisor in this area or the Teacher Education
Office in Gary Hall (405 574-1328).
Elementary
Education Degree Plan
Program
Requirements
Required
General Education/Liberal Arts Courses: 50 Hours
- IDS 1001 Freshman Orientation
- IDS 1013 Rhetoric and Public Speaking
- IDS 1113 Writing I
- IDS 1213 Writing II
- IDS 1133 Individual in Contemporary Society
- IDS 1223 Mathematics in the Modern World
- IDS 2003 Introduction to Computers
- IDS 2880 Computer Lab
- IDS 2013 Foundations of Physical Science
- IDS 2023 Foundations of Life Science
- IDS 2011 Foundations of Life Science Lab
- IDS 2133 American Civilization
(History/Government) I
- IDS 2143 American Civilization
(History/Government) II
- IDS 3223 Political and Economic Systems
- IDS 3313 World Thought and Culture I (to 500 C.E)
- IDS 3323 World Thought and Culture II (500 to
1650 C.E.)
- IDS 4333 World Thought and Culture III (1650 C.E. to Present).
- IDS 4522 Senior Seminar
- PHED 1011 Concepts of Health and Fitness
- PHED 1 hour Activity
- Artistic Expression Requirement, 2 hours
Required Professional
Education Courses: 31 Hours
Required
Elementary Education Courses: 31 Hours
- EDUC 3003 Language Arts in Elementary School
- EDUC 2323 Reading I: Foundations of Literacy
- EDUC 3222 Reading II: Strategies & Materials
for Lit. Instruction
- EDUC 3313 Elementary Math Methods
- EDUC 4003 Social Studies in the Elementary School
- EDUC 4323 Reading III: Assessment & Instruction of Literacy
- ENGL 3302 Literature for Young People
- MATH 2113 Number Systems/Problem Solving
- MATH 3113 Foundations of Geometry/Measurement
- NSCI 2423 Science in the Elementary School
- NSCI 2113 Geology/Oceanography
- ART 3262 Public School Art
- PHED 3333 Physical Education in the Elementary
School
- MUSC 2222 Music for Elementary Teachers
- MATH: 3 Hour Math Elective
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