Foundations of Teaching & Elementary Education (Dual Degree)
Bachelor of Applied Science & Bachelor of Science
Checklist
- Review the Program Admission requirements.
- View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
- Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
- Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met.
- Note: The classes listed below are shown in a suggested order, but do not have to be taken in that exact order to fulfill degree requirements.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 3 | |
| Major | 34 | |
| General Education | 37 | |
| Digital Literacy | ||
| Electives | 54 | |
| Total Credits | 128 | |
Degree Plan
Semesters
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Major | ||
| EDUC 250 | Introduction to Education 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 298 | Pre-Professional Experience 1 | 1 |
| EDUC 201 | Ethical Foundations of Teaching 1 | 2 |
| General Education | ||
| Written Communications | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| MATH 277 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 4 |
| EDUC 210 | Creative Activities 6 | 2 |
| EDUC 249 | Intro to Valley City State Education Program 6 | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Major | ||
| EDUC 205 | Exceptional Learners 2 | 3 |
| EDUC 206 | Diverse Learners Experience 2 | 2 |
| General Education | ||
| Written Communications | ||
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science | ||
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| Cultural Diversity | ||
| Minority Relations | ||
| Electives | ||
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| MATH 278 | Math for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| EDUC 321 | Foundations of Reading 6 | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Major | ||
| EDUC 215 | Assisting Reading & Language Arts Instruction 3 | 2 |
| EDUC 220 | Assisting Math Instruction 3 | 1 |
| EDUC 225 | Assisting Academic Instruction Experience 3 | 2 |
| General Education | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science | ||
| PSYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Business, Math, Science & Technology | ||
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| Math in Society (Recommended) | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Electives | ||
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| ENGL 238 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| EDUC 323 | Methods of Reading 6 | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Major | ||
| EDUC 300 | Curriculum and Instruction 4 | 3 |
| EDUC 301 | Classroom Management 4 | 3 |
| EDUC 302 | Teaching Practicum I 4 | 2 |
| General Education | ||
| Oral Communications | ||
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| GEOL 105 & 105L |
Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab |
4 |
| EDUC 322 | Methods of Language Arts 6 | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| Foundation | ||
| PSYC 230 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Major | ||
| EDUC 310 | Educational Assessment 5 | 2 |
| EDUC 313 | Collaborative Relationships 5 | 3 |
| EDUC 315 | Foundations Capstone Experience 5 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| EDUC 320 | Social Studies Methods 6 | 3 |
| EDUC 430 | Diagnosis/Correction of Reading Difficulties 6 | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| General Education | ||
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| MUSC 100 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| United States to 1877 | ||
| United States Since 1877 | ||
| Business, Math, Science & Technology | ||
| BIOL 111 & 111L |
Concepts of Biology and Concepts of Biology Lab |
4 |
| Electives | ||
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| HPER 100 | Concepts of Fitness and Wellness | 2 |
| EDUC 315 | Methods of Math 6 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| Major | ||
| EDUC 210 | Educational Technology | 2 |
| General Education | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science | ||
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| GEOG 161 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| EDUC 355 | Science Methods 6 | 3 |
| EDUC 491 | Senior Portfolio 6 | 1 |
| Select from the following: | 4 | |
| Concepts of Physics and Concepts of Physics Lab |
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| Introductory Chemistry and Introductory Chemistry Lab |
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| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| General Education | ||
| Business, Math, Science, & Technology | ||
| CSCI 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| EDUC 490 | Student Teaching Elementary 6 | 9 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 128 | |
Digital Literacy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | ||
| College Composition I | ||
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course | ||
Footnotes
- 1
EDUC 298 is a 45-hour field experience in P12 schools, corequisite with EDUC 250 and EDUC 201.
- 2
EDUC 206 is a 90-hour field experience in community and P12 schools, corequisite with EDUC 205.
- 3
EDUC 225 is a 90-hour field experience in P12 schools, corequisite with EDUC 215 and EDUC 220.
- 4
EDUC 302 is a 90-hour field experience in P12 schools, corequisite with EDUC 300 and EDUC 301.
- 5
EDUC 315 is a 135-hour practicum in P12 schools, corequisite with EDUC 310 and EDUC 313.
- 6
These courses are taught and completed through Valley City State University. Students must register using the North Dakota University System Collaborative Student Registration process. Contact your advisor for assistance.