Elementary Education

Elementary Education

This program is designed to give elementary school teachers a strong background in special education. The special education focus is designed to provide initial teacher preparation consistent with the needs of today's professional educator.

This program cannot be taken through part-time study and must be completed within three years of initial registration. Students must successfully complete all courses with a CGPA of 2.67 or higher with no grade less than C-. Students must also successfully complete a supervised practicum throughout the year. Students are required to teach in an elementary school that is assigned to them. The first year practicum consists of a five week session in November/December and a five week session in March/April. The second year practicum consists of a five week session in November/December and a five week session in March/April. Students must successfully complete these practicum sessions in order to graduate.

Bachelor of Education

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