The BS degree in elementary education is a career-oriented program that prepares students to be effective teachers of young children from kindergarten through grade six. Graduates of this teacher education program design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children in elementary education classrooms. They are prepared to work collaboratively with families and in the community. Combined with a dual major in early childhood education, significant opportunities for professional positions exist in these programs: kindergarten through 6th grade, infant and toddler care and education, preschool programs, Head Start, and early childhood family education. Graduates with the elementary education emphasis will demonstrate competencies as described in the MN Board of Teaching, Rules 8710.3200, Standard for Teachers of Elementary Education and in MN Rules 8710.2000, Standards for Effective Practice for all Teachers. Program Outcomes for Elementary Education Graduates will: 1. understand and apply educational principles relevant to the development of young children; 2. understand and apply the process of collaboration with families and other adults in support of the learning of young children; 3. understand how to integrate curriculum across subject areas in developmentally appropriate ways; 4. demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts of language arts, reading, and literature, mathematics, social studies, science, physical education and health, and visual and performing arts; 5. demonstrate ability in teaching approaches and instructional strategies to become effective teachers in the elementary level curriculum areas; 6. have knowledge of and ability to use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective teaching; 7. be able to create a motivating classroom learning environment; and 8. demonstrate a view of professional development as a career-long effort and responsibility.

1. Register and complete the MTLE Basic Skills Exams - Subtest 1: Reading (test Code 001); Subtest 2: Writing (Test Code 002); Subtest 3: Math (Test Code 003). 2. Submit Teacher Education Application to Department Head, Liberal Arts and Education; deadline is the last day of instruction per semester. 3. Purchase at UMC Bookstore the Teacher Education Program Portfolio packet and Insert BOT Standards Reflections completed for work completed in Ed 2200. 4. Submit writing sample - "Self-Reflection as a Prospective Professional Educator".

The overall major length in credits is 65.5. Students must complete 40 upper-division credits. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 throughout their enrollment in the program and must earn a C- or better in all program required courses plus ART 1xxx and ED 2100.