B.S.Ed. in Early Grades Preparation (PreK-4)
College of Education and Social Work
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Mathematics for Teachers of Children I | ||
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Evolution of Schooling in U.S. | ||
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 | ||
or LAN 382 | Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Ethical and Effective Assessment for Learning: Early Grades | ||
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| The Carbon Cycle | ||
| Electricity with Physical and Biological Applications | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
GEO 101 must be one of the Behaviorial & Social Science courses | ||
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| The American Experience | ||
| Literature for Young Children | ||
| Arts requirment | 3 | |
| Integrating the Arts within the Elementary Classroom | ||
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| MAT 102 | Mathematics for Teachers of Children II | 3 |
| EDA 103 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDF 255 | Evolution of Schooling in U.S. | 3 |
| EGP 209 | Child Development: Prebirth - 5 Years | 3 |
| EGP 210 | Middle Childhood & Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EGP 220 | Theory/Field Experiences in the Early Grades | 3 |
| EDR 304 | Teaching Language Arts Pre-K-4 | 3 |
| EDR 307 | Foundation in Reading PreK-4 | 3 |
| EGP 322 | Pre-K Methods and Field | 6 |
| EGP 326 | Families and Community Relations | 3 |
| ERM 353 | Ethical and Effective Assessment for Learning: Early Grades | 3 |
| MAT 351 | Methods for Teaching Children Math | 3 |
| MAT 361 | Field Experiences in Elementary School Mathematics | 2 |
| SCE 320 | Science Methods for Grades PK-4 | 3 |
| EDA 303 | Special Ed: Processes/Procedures for General Educators | 2 |
| EDT 349 | Technology Tools to Transform Teaching and Learning | 1 |
| EDR 317 | Reading Instruction and Practicum PreK-4 | 6 |
| EGP 335 | Teaching Social Studies and Health in the Early Grades | 3 |
| EGP 400 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| EGP 402 | Engaging Learners: Integrating Academic/Social Development for High Achieving Equitable Classrooms | 3 |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| EGP 410 | Student Teaching 1 | 6 |
| EGP 411 | Student Teaching 1 | 6 |
| Free Electives | ||
| Complete nine credits. | 9 | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
Accelerated B.S.Ed. in Early Grades Preparation (PreK-4) to M.Ed. in Literacy and Reading Specialist Certification Program
B.S.Ed. in Early Grades Preparation (PreK-4) major with junior-standing and a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher, may substitute up to 9 graduate credits to satisfy program electives. After completing the undergraduate degree, candidates will be able to matriculate into the M.Ed. in Literacy and Reading Specialist Certification and complete the graduate degree.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | ||
| EDR 505 | Orthographic Knowledge Language And Lit Dev | 3 |
| EDR 507 | Comprehension & Vocabulary: Dev & Instruc | 3 |
| EDR 509 | Writing Development and Instruction | 3 |
Accelerated B.S.Ed. in Early Grades Preparation (PreK-4) to M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and ESL Program Specialist Certificate Program
To be considered for the accelerated program, students must have attained (completed) 30 credits and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum major GPA of 3.0. Students in the accelerated program can substitute up to 12 credits of graduate course work for electives that satisfy the B.S.Ed. program requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| LAN 569 | Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) PK-12 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| LIN 501 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LAN 504 | Techniques of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| LIN 540 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| EGP 209 | Child Development: Prebirth - 5 Years | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| MAT 101 | Mathematics for Teachers of Children I | 3 |
| SCI 101 | The Carbon Cycle | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| EGP 210 | Middle Childhood & Adolescent Development | 3 |
| WRT 200 | Critical Writing and Research | 3 |
| MAT 102 | Mathematics for Teachers of Children II | 3 |
| GEO 101 | World Geography | 3 |
| LIT 219 | Literature for Young Children | 3 |
| EDA 103 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| EGP 220 | Theory/Field Experiences in the Early Grades | 3 |
| HIS 150 | The American Experience | 3 |
| EDR 304 | Teaching Language Arts Pre-K-4 | 3 |
| EDR 307 | Foundation in Reading PreK-4 | 3 |
| PSC 100 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| EGP 326 | Families and Community Relations | 3 |
| EGP 322 | Pre-K Methods and Field | 6 |
| EDF 255 | Evolution of Schooling in U.S. | 3 |
| SCI 102 | Electricity with Physical and Biological Applications | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MAT 351 | Methods for Teaching Children Math | 3 |
| MDA 240 | Integrating the Arts within the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| LAN 382 | Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| SCE 320 | Science Methods for Grades PK-4 | 3 |
| EDR 345 | Literacy Development and Students in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| ERM 353 | Ethical and Effective Assessment for Learning: Early Grades | 3 |
| EDT 349 | Technology Tools to Transform Teaching and Learning | 1 |
| EDA 303 | Special Ed: Processes/Procedures for General Educators | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| EGP 335 | Teaching Social Studies and Health in the Early Grades | 3 |
| EGP 400 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| EGP 402 | Engaging Learners: Integrating Academic/Social Development for High Achieving Equitable Classrooms | 3 |
| EDR 317 | Reading Instruction and Practicum PreK-4 | 6 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| EGP 410 | Student Teaching | 6 |
| EGP 411 | Student Teaching | 6 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
