Department of Teacher Education & Human Development
Elementary Education
Students interested in teaching in the elementary schools of Utah (grades 1-8) can complete course work leading to a Elementary Teaching License in the State of Utah. Interested students are required to complete the Elementary Education Program and specialize in one area. In addition, a minimum of 30 semester hours of professional education course work must be completed in the Department of Teacher Education and Human Development. A Utah teaching license is recognized by almost all other states and territories in the United States.
A minor is not required for Licensure in the State of Utah. It is suggested that anyone wanting to complete a minor meet with the Education Advisor.
Elementary licensure students can also select to complete a dual licensure program in Special Education (K-12) or Early Childhood Education (K-3).
Elementary Block courses and Student Teaching will be offered in the Fall and Spring semesters only. The College of Education will register all students for the Elementary Block and Student Teaching.
Elementary Block requirements:
- Students must have completed all university general education core requirements and elementary education requirements.
- Students must submit a Elementary Block Application.
- Students must be admitted to the College of Education and have a current background check on file with the State of Utah.
- Students must pass the PRAXIS Exam 5031 with at least the minimum passing score in each area. These tests can be taken all together or individually to facilitate according to the need of the student:
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Reading/Language Arts: 165
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Mathematics: 165
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Social Studies: 155
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Science: 159
Student Teaching requirements: Application available under Field Services
- Students must submit a Student Teaching Application http://suu.edu/ed/fso/clinicalpractice/pdf/StudentTeachingApplication1_11.pdf and an SUU Registration Add/Drop Form http://suu.edu//ss/registrar/pdf/RegistrationAddDrop.pdf
- Students must submit a one page resume with a 2" X 2 1/2" photo.
- Students must submit a copy of your USOE Student Teaching License www.utah.gov/teachers
- Students must submit a Teacher Candidate Profile.
- Students must submit current contact information http://suu.edu/ed/fso/clinicalpractice/pdf/CurrentContactInformation1_11.pdf
- Students must submit a Student Teacher Acceptance Form once they have been contacted regarding placement. http://suu.edu/ed/fso/clinicalpractice/pdf/PlacementAcceptanceForm1_11.pdf
Majors
Dual Licensure
- Special Education Mild/Moderate Dual Licensure (K-12)
- Early Childhood Education Licensure (K-3)
Areas of Concentration
- Elementary Education Art (18 credits)
- Elementary Education English as a Second Language (ESL) (18 credits)
- Elementary Education English/Language Arts (14 credits)
- K-8 Mathematics Education (14 credits)
- Elementary Education Science Education (20-21 credits)
- Elementary Integrated Studies Requirements (15 credits)
Suggested Four-year Sequence:
Year One
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
Fall |
| LM 1010 | Information Literacy | 1 |
Fall |
| UNIV 1010 | Introduction to Experiential Education | 1 |
Fall |
| American Institution (1 class) | Choice: ECON 1740, HIST 1700, POLS 1100 | 3 |
Fall |
| EDUC 2000 | Exploring Education in Society | 3 |
Fall |
| Life Science (1 class) | Recommended: BIOL 1010, BIOL 2000, NFS 1020 | 3 |
Fall |
| Total Credits | 15 |
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| MATH | Required MATH 1050 or take Placement Test | 4 |
Spring |
| CSIS 1000 | Intro to Computer Applications/Internet | 3 |
Spring |
| Fine Arts (1 class) | Recommended: ART 1010, ART 1050, MUSC 1010, DANC 1010, or THEA 1023 | 3 |
Spring |
| Humanities (1 class) | Recommended: COMM 1310, HU 1010, or PHIL 1250 | 3 |
Spring |
| Physical Science (1 class) | Recommended: GEO 1020/1025, GEO 1030/1035, GEO 1090/1095. or PHYS 1040/1045 | 3 |
Spring |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Year Two
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing | 3 |
Fall |
| UNIV 3925 | Experiential Education Proposal | 1 |
Fall |
| MATH 2010 | Math of Elementary Education I | 3 |
Fall |
| EDUC 3000 | Principles of Teaching & Learning | 3 |
Fall |
| ART 3900/MUSC 3900 | Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
Fall |
| THEA 3900/DANC 3900 | Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
Fall |
| Total Credits | 16 |
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| MATH 2020 | Math of Elementary Education II | 3 |
Spring |
| ELED 3200 | Educational Psychology Elem Ed Teachers | 3 |
Spring |
| SPED 3030 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
Spring |
| EDRG 3520 | Teaching Reading Elementary Education | 3 |
Spring |
| ELED 4000 | Creative Arts Integration (pre-req ARTMUSC/THEA/DANC 3900) | 3 |
Spring |
| Select Specialization Area | |||
| Total Credits | 15 |
Year Three
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIV 4925 | Experientail Educaiton Synthesis & Reflection | 1 |
Fall |
| Specialization Area | Select 3 classes | 9 |
Fall |
| EDUC 3180 | Academic Decision Making & Assessment | 3 |
Fall |
| EDUC 4040 | Assessment & Instruction in Reading | 3 |
Fall |
| Total Credits | 16 |
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| Specialization Area | Select 3 classes | 9 |
Spring |
| ELED 3400 | Educating Diverse Populations | 3 |
Spring |
| ELED 3555 | Prof Instruction Plan & Development | 3 |
Spring |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring |
Year Four
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Block | 15 |
Fall |
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| Student Teaching/Induction Seminar | 12 |
Spring |
Total Hours = 120
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