Childhood Education Grades 1-6 (Initial Certification), M.S.T.

A. Pedagogical Requirements (27 cr)

• EDU 514 - The Education of Diverse Populations Credit: 3

• -OR- EDU 583 Teaching English Language Learners Across the Curriculum   Credit: 3

• CED 530 - Teaching Mathematics Grades 1-6: Authentic Literacy & Learning Credit: 3
• CED 542 - Integrated Methods: Language Arts & Social Studies Credit: 4
• CED 543 - Field Experience A: Small Group Participation in Inclusive Classrooms Credit: 2
• CED 552 - Integrated Science and Technology Methods Credit: 4
• CED 553 - Field Experience B: Planning and Teaching Credit: 2
• SPE 504 - Teaching Exceptional Students Credit: 3
• LIT 511 - Language and Literacy Development for All Learners Credit: 3
• LIT 514 - Childhood Literacy: Assessment and Intervention Credit: 3

B. Professional Core (3 cr)

• EDU 501 - Inquiry into Educational Foundations Credit: 3

C. Student Teaching (12 cr)

• CED 595 - Student Teaching Grades 1-6 A Credit: 6
• CED 596 - Student Teaching Grades 1-6 B Credit: 6

Additional Information

Candidacy

It is the responsibility of the student to file for Degree Candidacy when 12-18 credit hours have been completed. Hours completed beyond 18 without candidacy may be subject to forfeiture. Candidates must have a grade of B- or better in every special education course and an overall cumulative average of 3.0 or better to qualify for degree candidacy.

Additional Program Requirements

• Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training  
• Safe Schools, Healthy Students (SSHS) Training  
• School of Education Professional Dispositions
• Student Teaching: Each candidate will be provided two student teaching placements. Each placement is 15 weeks in length and involves a full-time commitment, all day Monday – Friday. Candidates earn either a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory grade for each of the two student teaching experiences. If an unsatisfactory grade is earned, the candidate may have another placement. If two unsatisfactory grades are earned, the candidate will not be placed a third time. Requirements of Student Teaching
  • Completion of Degree Candidacy
  • Completion of SSHS 1020—Safe Schools, Healthy Students (or equivalent) and DASA 1020, DASA Training.
  • Completed Student Teaching Application packet
  • Completion of cognates identified at program advisement meeting.