Elementary Education (K-6), B.S. (CIP 13.1202)

The elementary education (K-6) program is designed to prepare a student for licensure to teach at the elementary school level.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the academic major, students must comply with the General Academic Regulations for Graduation and Undergraduate Academic Policies . As part of these Policies, students must complete the General College Curriculum , which is based on the degree.

Admission Requirements for Teacher Education

In addition to general admission requirements for Campbell University, students seeking initial North Carolina Teacher Licensure must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to their junior year. Admission requirements for Teacher Education include a 2.7 overall GPA, a grade of “C” or better on all content area and education courses and passing the Core Praxis Exam (or acceptable SAT/ACT scores). Please see your advisor in the Professional Education Department for all additional North Carolina Licensure Requirements.

Major Requirements

Course requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education are as follows:

ENGL 100 - English Fundamentals (3)
ENGL 101 - Academic Writing (3)
ENGL 102 - Academic Writing and Literature (3)
Foreign Language through 201
ART 131 - Introduction to Art (3)
or
MUSC 131 - Music Appreciation (3)
or
THEA 131 - Introduction to Theatre (3)
HIST 111 - Western Civilization (3)
or
HIST 112 - Western Civilization (3)
POLS 229 - The National Government (3)
SOCI 345 - Human Diversity (3)
HIST 222 - United States History (3)
MATH 111 - College Algebra (3)
MATH 203 - Mathematics Principles (3)
PSYC 222 - General Psychology (3)
CHRS 125 - Introduction to Christianity (3)
PE 185 - Lifetime Wellness (2)
SPED 350 - Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)
EDUC 206 - Mathematics Licensure Prep (3)
EDUC 221 - Introduction to Education (3)
EDUC 223 - Psychology Applied to Teaching (3)
EDUC 310 - Assessment and the Data Informed Teacher (3)
EDUC 351 - Elementary Education Curriculum (3)
EDUC 355 - Teaching Writing Across the Curriculum (3)
EDUC 400 - Reading Foundations (3)
EDUC 406 - Integrated Reading (2)
EDUC 410 - Integrative Curriculum (2)
EDUC 435 - Mathematics for Elementary Education (2)
EDUC 448 - Social Studies for Elementary Education (2)
EDUC 450 - Science Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Elementary Education (2)
EDUC 455 - Educational Technology Foundations (3)
EDUC 456 - Practicum (Elementary Education, Middle Grades and Special Education) (2)
EDUC 470 - Student Teaching (Elementary, Birth to Kindergarten, and Special Education) (8)
Additional courses in chosen area of concentration (History/Political Science, English/Language Arts, and Mathematics).

One of the Following Literature Surveys:

Science Courses:

Note:

A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all required education courses and content concentration.