Nov 23, 2024  
Crown College 2024-2025 Catalog 
    
Crown College 2024-2025 Catalog

Elementary Education Major, Middle School Science Concentration (B.S.)


This major is offered through the School of Arts & Sciences. The Elementary Education major with a Middle School Science concentration is designed to prepare students for a public and private teaching career in grades K-6 with an endorsement in grades 5-8. The program is structured to meet the Minnesota Board of Teaching Elementary Education and Endorsement licensure requirements. 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 with Middle School Science Minor


Freshman Year


Fall Semester - 16 Credits


Spring Semester - 16 Credits


Sophomore Year


Spring Semester - 17 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


Senior Year


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