Mar 28, 2024  
2013-14 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2013-14 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Elementary Education Major, BS


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The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study for a BS in Elementary Education. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the General Education Curriculum. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study. Students must complete the following:

General Education Curriculum (39-40 Semester Hours)


See General Education Curriculum Requirements 

BS Degree Requirements:


See Bachelor of Science Requirements 

Select one Social Science elective from the following: (3 Semester Hours)


History
Economics
Political Science
Anthropology
Geography
Sociology

Concentrations:


For the K-6 licensure programs, all above requirements must be met. In addition, two areas of concentration must be completed, with a minimum of 18 semester hours in each area, and a minimum grade of “C” in each course. Concentrations include: English, General Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies.  For the K-6 program, with add-on endorsements in two areas of concentration, all above requirements must be met.  In addition, two areas of concentration must be completed.  A minimum of 21 semester hours in each, with a minimum grade of “C” in each course must be met for the following add-on certifications: English (7-12); General Science (7-12); Mathematics (7-8); and Social Studies (7-12).  A 7-12 institutional add-on endorsement in mathematics is available. Students should see an education advisor for the specific required MUW courses for the 7-12 mathematics endorsement. 

Note(s):


*Education course requirements are currently being reviewed by the Mississippi Department of Education and may change prior to the next catalog printing.

General Education - Special Subject Areas (Grades K-12 Art, Music, Physical Education and Spanish):


Teacher Licensure is offered in the following special subject areas: BFA in Art Education, BM in Music Education, BS in Health and Kinesiology, and B.A. in Spanish, all with Teacher Certification requirements. For specific degree requirements, consult the section of the catalog for the Art, Music, Health and Kinesiology, and Spanish.

General Education – Secondary Subject Areas (Grades 7-12):

Licensure at the secondary level is offered for Biology, Physical Science, Mathematics, English, and Social Studies. For specific degree requirements, consult the section of the catalog for the specific departments associated with each discipline.

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