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Twin Cities Campus
Elementary Education: Foundations B.S.
Curriculum & Instruction
College of Education and Human Development
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Requirements for this program are current for Spring 2010.
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Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
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Required credits within the major: 62 to 65.
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Degree: Bachelor of Science.
The B.S. degree program in elementary education: foundations prepares students to work with children, including those with special needs and in urban school settings.
The program does not lead directly to teaching licensure, but prepares students to enter the master of education (M.Ed.)/initial licensure program in elementary education, which leads to state of Minnesota teaching licensure. It also prepares graduates to work in non-licensure educational settings (daycare centers or youth community programs) or other settings where a strong liberal education base is useful. The curriculum includes an extensive core of liberal education coursework that is central to elementary school teaching.
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Admission Requirements
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Students must complete 9 courses before admission to the program.
Freshmen and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.
A GPA above 2.00 is preferred for the following:
2.5 for students already admitted to the degree-granting college.
2.5 for students transferring from another University of Minnesota college.
2.5 for students transferring from outside the University.
Admission is based on the following criteria:
¿ Minimum 2.50 overall GPA; higher GPA is recommended.
¿ Completion of required pre-admission coursework, including courses in progress at the time of application.
¿ At least 70 hours of paid or unpaid experience working with children, including at least 35 hours in a K-6 public classroom setting. This may include mentoring, tutoring, and camp counseling, but not babysitting or nannying.
¿ Experience with diverse populations.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions Web site.
Basic Requirements
CI 1001 - Introduction to the Elementary School (3.0 cr)
Any literature course that fulfills the University Liberal Education literature requirement
Students must fulfill the University writing requirement
Introductory Psychology
PSTL 1281 - Principles of Psychology, SSCI (4.0 cr)
or PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology, SSCI (4.0 cr)
Mathematics
PSTL 1006 - Mathematical Modeling and Prediction, MATH (3.0 cr)
or MATH 1031 - College Algebra and Probability, MATH (3.0 cr)
Science
BIOL 1001 - Introductory Biology I: Evolutionary and Ecological Perspectives, BIOL SCI/L, ENVT (4.0 cr)
or PSTL 1131 - Principles of Biological Science, BIOL SCI/L (4.0 cr)
PSTL 1171 - Earth Systems and Environments, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L (4.0 cr)
or AST 1001 - Exploring the Universe, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L (4.0 cr)
or GEO 1002 - Earth History, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L (4.0 cr)
or SOIL 1125 - The Soil Resource, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L (4.0 cr)
Social Studies
PSTL 1204 - Ways of Knowing in the Social Sciences, IP, SSCI (4.0 cr)
Any history course that meets the Liberal Education requirement for Historical Perspectives. American history is recommended.
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General Requirements
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All students are required to complete general University and college
requirements including writing and liberal education courses.
For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
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Program Requirements
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Introductory Block
Take all of the following in the same term:
EDHD 5001 - Learning, Cognition, and Assessment (3.0 cr)
CI 5111 - Introduction to Elementary School Teaching (3.0 cr)
CI 3401 - Diversity in Children's Literature (3.0 cr)
CI 3212 - Practicum: Elementary Teaching (2.0 cr)
Foundation Courses
EDHD 5003 - Developmental and Individual Differences in Educational Contexts (2.0 cr)
EDHD 5005 - School and Society (2.0 cr)
EDHD 5007 - Technology for Teaching and Learning (1.5 cr)
EDHD 5009 - Human Relations: Applied Skills for School and Society (1.0 cr)
PUBH 3003 - Fundamentals of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (2.0 cr)
or PUBH 3005 - Fundamentals of Alcohol and Drug Abuse for Teacher Education (1.0 cr)
Special Education Block
This block of courses should be taken during the third semester in the major, one year after the introductory block.
Take all of the following in the same term:
EPSY 5613 - Foundations of Special Education I (3.0 cr)
EPSY 5616 - Behavior Analysis and Classroom Management (3.0 cr)
CI 3283 - Practicum: Special Education K-6 (2.0 cr)
Mathematics
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
MTHE 3101 - Mathematics and Pedagogy for Elementary Teachers I (4.0 cr)
or MATH 3113 - Topics in Elementary Mathematics I (4.0 cr)
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
MTHE 3102 - Mathematics and Pedagogy for Elementary Teachers II (4.0 cr)
or MATH 3118 - Topics in Elementary Mathematics II (4.0 cr)
Science
Physical Science with Lab
PSTL 1163 - Physics by Inquiry, PHYS SCI/L (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 3071W - Laboratory-Based Physics for Teachers, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
Social Studies
Human Geography
GEOG 1301W - Our Globalizing World, IP, SSCI, WI (4.0 cr)
or GEOG 3381W - Population in an Interacting World, IP, SSCI, WI (4.0 cr)
Literacy
Linguistics
LING 3001 - Introduction to Linguistics, SSCI (4.0 cr)
or ENGL 3601 - Analysis of the English Language (4.0 cr)
Reading Processes and Development
Take all of the following in the same term:
CI 5413 - Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties (3.0 cr)
CI 4413 - Practicum: Working with Developing Readers (2.0 cr)
Arts
CI 3001 - Survey of Art Activities (2.0 cr)
Performing Arts
PSTL 1312 - Creating Identities Through Art and Performance
, OH (4.0 cr)
or MUED 5011 - Music in the Elementary Classroom Curriculum (2.0-3.0 cr)
Kinesiology
KIN 3327 - Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School (2.0 cr)
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Program Sub-plans
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A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Honors UHP
This is an honors sub-plan.
Students admitted to the University Honors Program (UHP) must fulfill UHP requirements in addition to degree program requirements. For any course required in a degree program, UHP students must register for the honors version if one is offered. Honors courses used to fulfill degree program requirements will also fulfill UHP requirements.
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