Elementary Education Minor

The Minor in Elementary Education is intended for students who plan to enter a graduate teacher education program and be licensed in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. While the minor is not a requirement for admission to the PSU Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP), it does include all the prerequisites for admission to the program. Students seeking a license for early childhood and elementary education must complete a graduate-level licensure program. The Graduate School of Education provides the teacher licensure as part of the GTEP.

Requirements

Language Arts (7 credits)

Lib 428Children's Literature, K-5

3

Ling 233Language and Mind

4

Sciences (8 credits)

G 355Earth and Space Sciences for Elementary Educators

4

Sci 311UTeaching Everyday Science

4

Math (12 credits)

Mth 211Foundations Of Elementary Mathematics I

4

Mth 212Foundations Of Elementary Mathematics II

4

Mth 213Foundations Of Elementary Mathematics III

4

Education (7 credits)

Ed 420Introduction to Education and Society

4

SpEd 418Survey of Exceptional Learners

3

Social Studies (8 credits)

Psy 311UHuman Development

4

Soc 337UMinorities

4

Fine and Performing Arts (8 credits)

Art 312Art in the Elementary School

4

Mus 381Music for Elementary Teachers

4

Health (4 credits)

PHE 250Our Community: Our Health

4

or

PHE 365Health Promotion Programs for Children and Youth

4

Total Credit Hours: 54

The total may vary depending on the transfer of community college equivalent courses which carry, in some cases, fewer credits. A minimum of 18 credits must be upper-division. Only grades of C- or above may be counted toward these requirements. Students must take all coursework for differentiated grades. At least 16 credits must be in residence at PSU. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in coursework is required.