May 19, 2024  
BVU Academic Catalog 23-24 
  
BVU Academic Catalog 23-24

Elementary Education (B.A.)


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Education - General Program Information

  

The Teacher Education Program

  

The Education Core:


The education core, which is required of all students seeking a teaching license, is the nucleus of the teacher education program and includes basic courses in education and psychology. Elementary education majors, students seeking secondary licensure, and Post Baccalaureate students are required to take all EDCO courses for a letter grade and to earn a minimum grade of “C-” in each course.

* Prerequisite:


Students must complete a background check prior to beginning this field experience. The background check will be conducted by BVU’s Human Resource department and is at the student’s expense.

Requirements


The elementary education major requires completion of three components:

  • The education core (above)
  • The elementary education courses
  • Complete an endorsement in at least one area complimentary to the elementary education major
  • Complete required support coursework for elementary education

Elementary Education Support Work - 21 credits minimum


Many of these courses will be completed through the general education program.

  • 9 credit hours of science including physical science, earth/space science, and life science
  • 3 Credit(s)
  • 9 credit hours in social sciences/humanities which must include history, geography, political science/civic literacy, economics, and behavioral science

50 credit hours


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