Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)
Admission Requirements
Currently, students may be entered into one of our teacher certification programs upon admission to Wayne State University.
Degree Requirements
All students must complete the college requirements for the specific grade band concentration as outlined below. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for the degree. Students have a choice of selecting a single band concentration (PK-3, 3-6, or Teach Detroit 3-6).
Some of the courses cited in each of the grade bands may satisfy the University General Education Requirements.
PK-3 Grade Band
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| The General Education Requirements for Quantitative Experience (MAT 1110; MAT 1120) and the Natural Scientific Inquiry (NSI) with lab (SCE 2100 and SCE 2105) are included in the PK-3 Grade Band coursework. | ||
| Approximately 28 credit hours are needed for General Education courses not included in the PK-3 Grade Band coursework: Basic Composition, Intermediate Composition, Oral Communication, Natural Scientific Inquiry, Civic Literacy Inquiry, Social Inquiry, Cultural Inquiry, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Inquiry, and Global Learning Inquiry. | 28 | |
| TED 2020 | Technology Integration in Teaching | 3 |
| TED 2200 & TED 2205 | Foundations I: Foundations of Education in Urban Spaces and Foundations Field Experience | 3 |
| TED 2210 | Foundations II: Intersections of Culture, Language, Identity & Schooling | 2 |
| TED 2220 | Foundations III: Foundations of Inclusive Schooling | 2 |
| TED 5100 | Professional Engagement, Advocacy, and Instructional Planning | 2 |
| MAT 1110 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I | 3 |
| MAT 1120 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II | 3 |
| SCE 2100 & SCE 2105 | Integrated Science Content PK-6 and Integrated Science Lab PK-6 | 4 |
| ELE 2020 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education and Clinical Experience | 3 |
| ELE 6205 | Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| ELE 6200 | Diverse Children’s Literature for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| ELE 6210 | Literacy Methods I (PK-3) | 3 |
| ELE 6370 | Mathematics Methods (PK-3) | 3 |
| TED 6610 | Elementary Education P-3 Clinical Methods I | 2 |
| ELE 6225 | Literacy Methods II (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6350 | Mathematics Foundations (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6550 | Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6) | 2 |
| SSE 5720 | Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| SSE 6720 | Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| ELE 6600 | Social Studies Methods (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6041 | Early Childhood Curriculum for PK-3 Teachers | 3 |
| ELE 6800 | Methods for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6) | 3 |
| TED 6660 | Elementary Education Clinical Methods II | 2 |
| TED 6750 | Elementary Education Student Teaching | 12 |
| Choose One | 3 | |
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Child Development: Birth-Age 8 | ||
| Electives | 13 | |
Elective courses can be taken as needed to meet the 120 hours requirement. | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |
3-6 Grade Band
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| The General Education Requirements for Quantitative Experience (MAT 1110; MAT 1120) and the Natural Scientific Inquiry (NSI) with lab (SCE 2100 and SCE 2105) are included in the 3-6 Grade Band coursework. | ||
| Approximately 28 credit hours are needed for General Education courses not included in the 3-6 Grade Band coursework: Basic Composition, Intermediate Composition, Oral Communication, Natural Scientific Inquiry, Civic Literacy Inquiry, Social Inquiry, Cultural Inquiry, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Inquiry, and Global Learning Inquiry. | 28 | |
| TED 2020 | Technology Integration in Teaching | 3 |
| TED 2200 & TED 2205 | Foundations I: Foundations of Education in Urban Spaces and Foundations Field Experience | 3 |
| TED 2210 | Foundations II: Intersections of Culture, Language, Identity & Schooling | 2 |
| TED 2220 | Foundations III: Foundations of Inclusive Schooling | 2 |
| TED 5100 | Professional Engagement, Advocacy, and Instructional Planning | 2 |
| EDP 3310 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| MAT 1110 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I | 3 |
| MAT 1120 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II | 3 |
| SCE 2100 & SCE 2105 | Integrated Science Content PK-6 and Integrated Science Lab PK-6 | 4 |
| ELE 6205 | Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| ELE 6200 | Diverse Children’s Literature for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| ELE 6215 | Literacy Methods I (3-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6380 | Mathematics Methods (3-6) | 3 |
| TED 6615 | Elementary Education 3-6 Clinical Methods I | 2 |
| ELE 6225 | Literacy Methods II (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6350 | Mathematics Foundations (PK-6) | 3 |
| SSE 5720 | Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| SSE 6720 | Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| ELE 6600 | Social Studies Methods (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6500 | Science Curriculum and Methods (3-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6550 | Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6) | 2 |
| ELE 6800 | Methods for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6) | 3 |
| TED 6660 | Elementary Education Clinical Methods II | 2 |
| TED 6750 | Elementary Education Student Teaching | 12 |
| Electives | 16 | |
| Elective courses can be taken as needed to meet the 120 hours requirement. | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Teach Detroit 3-6 Grade Band
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Requirements: | ||
| Unique to this concentration is an interest and commitment for working in the Detroit Community and an interview. Approximately 12 students will be admitted annually. | ||
| General Education Courses | ||
| The General Education Requirements for Quantitative Experience (MAT 1110; MAT 1120) and the Natural Scientific Inquiry (NSI) with lab (SCE 2100 and SCE 2105) are included in the Teach Detroit 3-6 Grade Band coursework. | ||
| Approximately 28 credit hours are needed for General Education courses not included in the Teach Detroit 3-6 Grade Band coursework: Basic Composition, Intermediate Composition, Oral Communication, Natural Scientific Inquiry, Civic Literacy Inquiry, Social Inquiry, Cultural Inquiry, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Inquiry, and Global Learning Inquiry. | 28 | |
| Required Courses (51 Credit Hours) | ||
| MAT 1110 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I | 3 |
| MAT 1120 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II | 3 |
| TED 2210 | Foundations II: Intersections of Culture, Language, Identity & Schooling | 2 |
| TED 2220 | Foundations III: Foundations of Inclusive Schooling | 2 |
| SCE 2100 & SCE 2105 | Integrated Science Content PK-6 and Integrated Science Lab PK-6 * | 4 |
| ELE 6205 | Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| ELE 6010 | Equitable Partnerships with Families and Communities | 3 |
| ELE 6350 | Mathematics Foundations (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6215 | Literacy Methods I (3-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6380 | Mathematics Methods (3-6) | 3 |
| TED 6615 | Elementary Education 3-6 Clinical Methods I | 2 |
| ELE 6225 | Literacy Methods II (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6600 | Social Studies Methods (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6550 | Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6) | 2 |
| TED 6750 | Elementary Education Student Teaching | 12 |
| Subtotal of 79 credit hours of required coursework. | ||
| Electives | 41 | |
| Please verify your elective courses with your advisor. | ||
| Select 41 credits to reach the required 120 credits for the degree. | ||
Other Recommended Education Courses | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Diverse Children’s Literature for Elementary Teachers | ||
| Science Curriculum and Methods (3-6) | ||
| Methods for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6) | ||
| Elementary Education Clinical Methods II | ||
| Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers I | ||
| Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers II | ||
| Foundations I: Foundations of Education in Urban Spaces and Foundations Field Experience | ||
| Technology Integration in Teaching | ||
| Professional Engagement, Advocacy, and Instructional Planning | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Note: SCE 5100 and 5105 may be taken in place of SCE 2100 and 2105. However, SCE 5100 and 5105 do not meet the General Education Requirement for Natural Scientific Inquiry (NSI) with lab. Electing SCE 5100 and 5105 will require additional coursework to meet the NSI with lab requirement.