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Crown College 2023-2024 Catalog 
    
Crown College 2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Elementary Education Major (B.S.)


 

 

This major is offered through the School of Arts & Sciences. The Elementary Education major is designed to prepare students for a public and private teaching career in grades K-6. The program is structured to meet the Minnesota Board of Teaching Elementary Education licensure requirements. Students interested in an Elementary Education major without a minor must have prior approval from the Teacher Education Department. The student must be accepted into the Teacher Education Department and meet all of the requirements.

Program Requirements


I. Core Curriculum - 50 Credits


II. Elementary Education Major - 53-54 Credits


All major core classes and education core classes as well as general education English, math or science classes require a minimum passing grade of a C.

C. Middle School Science Concentration - 22 Credits


E. Preprimary Concentration - 22 Credits


F. Elementary Education K-6 Only - 22 Credits


Students who want to pursue the K-6 Elementary Education license only must receive approval from the Teacher Education department.

Total - 125-126 Credits


A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.

This program is subject to change based on the Minnesota State Board of Teaching licensing revisions.

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Elementary Education Major


Freshman Year


Fall Semester - 15 Credits


Spring Semester - 16 Credits


Sophomore Year


Fall Semester - 16 Credits


Spring Semester - 16 Credits


Departmental Acceptance


Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for departmental admission in the Elementary Education major.

Junior Year


Spring Semester - 17 Credits


Apply for admission to Student Teaching


Senior Year


Footnote:


Following this plan will minimize scheduling problems. Failing to do so may prevent program completion in four years.