Suggested Course Sequence: Elementary Education
Education students should consult with their education advisor to create an online 4-year plan and make adjustments as needed. Requirements for liberal arts/science major should be spread evenly over four years, as recommended by student’s advisor for that major.
First Year
- ED 102 Foundation of Education
- Course Liberal Arts/Science Strand
Sophomore Year
- ED 202 Reading: Theory & Instruction
- ED 209 Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment (2 additional hrs/wk pre-practicum in special education)
- ED 220 Children’s Literature
- Course Liberal Arts/Science Strand
Junior Year
- ED 301 Assessment & Analysis in Education
- ED 306 Speech & Language Development
- ED 307 Classroom Management
- ED 314 Curriculum/Methods (1 additional full day/wk pre-practicum)
- Course Liberal Arts/Science Strand
Senior Year
- ED 412 Practicum: Elementary Education
- Course Liberal Arts/Science Strand
Note: In order to enroll in ED 412 Practicum: Elementary Education during senior year, the elementary education major must: (a) hold a 3.0 GPA; (b) hold certification in CPR; (c) pass all sections of the Massachusetts Tests of Educational Licensure (MTEL); and (d) complete all Education coursework, or obtain consent of the Department Chair. ED 412 may be completed either fall or spring semester of senior year.