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2010-2011 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Early Childhood Education and Special Education (Composite), BS
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Elementary/Early Childhood Areas of Emphasis
Students majoring in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education are required to complete an area of Emphasis. All students majoring in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education must complete an area of Emphasis consisting of 9-12 credits. (For the K-6 Licensure Program 9 credits are required, while 12 credits are required for all other programs.) The area of Emphasis must be chosen from the following fields: Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics/General Science, General Science, Fine Arts, Art, Music, Physical Education, Health/Wellness/Nutrition, School Library Media, a Foreign Language, or English as a Second Language (ESL). University Studies Requirements
Elementary Education Majors and Early Childhood Education Majors are required to take certain classes to fulfill the University Studies requirements. The following sections list the specific courses to choose from: Computer and Information Literacy (0-3 credits)
Passing grade on six computer and information literacy related examinations. Although no specific course is required, USU 1000 and OSS 1400 teach the required skills. Quantitative Literacy (QL) (3 credits)
(A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in these courses.) Breadth Requirements (18-19 credits)
Choose one course from the following to meet the BAI requirement:
Choose one course from the following to meet the BCA requirement:
Choose one course from the following to meet the BHU requirement:
Choose one course from the following to meet the BSS requirement:
Choose one course from the following to meet the BLS requirement:
Choose one course from the following to meet the BPS requirement:
Exploration Requirement (3-4 credits)
Students in the Elementary and Early Childhood Education majors should fulfill this requirement by completing PHYS 1200 (BPS). Depth Education Requirements
Communications Intensive (CI) (2 courses) (included in major)
Quantitative Intensive (QI) (1 course)
(A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in this course.) Depth Course Requirements (4 credits minimum)
Complete at least 4 credits in approved University Studies depth courses designated DSC, DHA, or DSS (outside of area of emphasis). Note:
1 Prerequisite: C- or better in MATH 1050 , Math ACT score of 25 or higher, or Math SAT score of 580 or higher (also required to apply to the Teacher Education Program). Composite Early Childhood Education and Special Education—Early Childhood Major
Early Childhood Education Major (68 credits)
Students should complete all of the following courses as indicated. Note:
Teaching licensure requires a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA). (Grades lower than a C will not be accepted toward the major.) Level I (6 credits) (2.75 GPA required in Level I courses)
Level II ( courses taken concurrently during fall or spring semester) (16 credits)
Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to taking these classes. Level III (courses taken concurrently during fall or spring semester) (16 credits)
Level IV (courses taken during two semesters, fall and spring) (21 credits)
Note:
1 Level II must be completed prior to taking this course.
2 Level III, Special Education major, and ELED 4480 must be completed prior to taking this course.
3 FCHD 4550 must be completed prior to taking this course. Special Education—Early Childhood Major (32 credits)
Students must be admitted to the Special Education program prior to taking these courses. |
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