Early Childhood, Grades 4-8: English/Language Arts and Reading Certification

A. Communication (6 hours)

B. Mathematics (3 hours)

C. Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

E. Creative Arts (3 hours)

F. American History (6 hours)

G. Government/Political Science (6 hours)

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

I. Component Area Option (6 hours)

Six hours from:

• ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
• ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
• ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
• ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
• ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
• ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
• ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
• ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3 additional to core

Six hours from:

• ENG 344 - Structures of English Credit(s): 3
• ENG 381 - Introduction to Literary Analysis Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

• MTH 128 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

• MTH 129 - Concepts and Applications Credit(s): 3
• MTH 138 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
• MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
• MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

Four hours from:

• BIO 301 - Biology for Teachers (Gr. 4-8) Credit(s): 4 (Lab required)
• CHE 302 - Fundamental Applications of Chemistry Credit(s): 4
• GOL 406 - Earth Science Activities Credit(s): 4
• PHY 410 - Experimental Techniques of Physics Credit(s): 4
• and two hours from core science labs

Eighteen hours from:

• RDG 318 - Survey of Reading Credit(s): 3
• RDG 320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
• RDG 390 - Content Area Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3
• RDG 398 - Literary Needs of Diverse Learners Credit(s): 3
• RDG 415 - Language and Literacy III Credit(s): 1-3
• RDG 416 - Reading as a Language Process Credit(s): 2

Eleven hours from:

• ELE 304 - Technology in Teaching Credit(s): 3
• MLG 400 - The Adolescent Learner Credit(s): 3
• MLG 402 - Learner Centered Middle Schools Credit(s): 2
• SPE 329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

Field Experience I (3 hours)

• MLG 401 - Mid Level Learning Community Credit(s): 2
• MLG 401P - Mid Level Learning Community (P) Credit(s): 1

Field Experience II (4 hours)

• MLG 403 - Integrating Middle Grades Learning Credit(s): 2
• MLG 403P - Integrating Middle Grades Learning (P) Credit(s): 2

Student Teaching (7 hours)

• ELE 441 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2-12 (6 hours)
• ELE 442 - Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 1