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
A minimum of 120 credits are required for completion of this degree: satisfaction of the University General Education Program; All course work must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the College of Education and University governing undergraduate scholarship and degrees. All major, minor, and education courses must be completed with grades of ‘C’ or better and an overall 2.5 grade point average to meet College graduation requirements. Course changes may occur through periodic curriculum revision, and students are urged to consult assigned advisors prior to each registration period to ensure that all requirements are met.
Passing scores on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) subject area tests are required for recommendations to the Michigan Department of Education for teacher certification. Scores are typically valid for five years from the date a candidate successfully passes their test.
PK-3
| 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 coursework. | ||
| Approximately 27 credit hours are needed for General Education courses not included in the PK-3 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. | 27 | |
| Foundation Courses | ||
| Choose One | 3 | |
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Child Development: Birth-Age 8 | ||
| ELE 2020 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education and Clinical Experience | 3 |
| TED 2300 | Foundations I: Sociopolitical Context of Schooling | 3 |
| TED 2310 & TED 2315 | Foundations II: Education in Urban Spaces and Foundations II: Clinical Experience | 4 |
| TED 2320 | Foundations III: Inclusive Schooling | 3 |
| Grades PK-3 Education Courses | ||
| ELE 6041 | The Content Areas in Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| ELE 6200 | Diverse Children’s Literature for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| ELE 6205 | Literacy Foundations | 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 |
| ELE 6600 | Social Studies Methods (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6800 & TED 6660 | Methods for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6) and Elementary Education Clinical Methods II | 5 |
| 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 |
| SSE 5720 | Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| SSE 6720 | Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| 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 | |
Grades 3-6
| 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 coursework. | ||
| Approximately 27 credit hours are needed for General Education courses not included in the 3-6 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. | 27 | |
| Foundation Courses | ||
| EDP 3310 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| TED 2300 | Foundations I: Sociopolitical Context of Schooling | 3 |
| TED 2310 & TED 2315 | Foundations II: Education in Urban Spaces and Foundations II: Clinical Experience | 4 |
| TED 2320 | Foundations III: Inclusive Schooling | 3 |
| Grades 3-6 Education Courses | ||
| ELE 6200 | Diverse Children’s Literature for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| ELE 6205 | Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| ELE 6215 | Literacy Methods I (3-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6225 | Literacy Methods II (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6350 | Mathematics Foundations (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6380 | Mathematics Methods (3-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6500 | Science Curriculum and Methods (3-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6550 | Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6) | 2 |
| ELE 6600 | Social Studies Methods (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6800 & TED 6660 | Methods for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6) and Elementary Education Clinical Methods II | 5 |
| 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 |
| SSE 5720 | Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| SSE 6720 | Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| TED 6615 | Elementary Education 3-6 Clinical Methods I | 2 |
| TED 6750 | Elementary Education Student Teaching | 12 |
| Electives | 19 | |
| Elective courses can be taken as needed to meet the 120 hours requirement. | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Teach Detroit Grades 3-6
| 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 coursework. | ||
| Approximately 27 credit hours are needed for General Education courses not included in the Teach Detroit 3-6 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. | 27 | |
| Required Courses (50 Credit Hours) | ||
| 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 |
| TED 2300 | Foundations I: Sociopolitical Context of Schooling | 3 |
| TED 2320 | Foundations III: Inclusive Schooling | 3 |
| ELE 6010 | Equitable Partnerships with Families and Communities | 3 |
| ELE 6205 | Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| ELE 6215 | Literacy Methods I (3-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6225 | Literacy Methods II (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6350 | Mathematics Foundations (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6380 | Mathematics Methods (3-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6550 | Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6) | 2 |
| ELE 6600 | Social Studies Methods (PK-6) | 3 |
| TED 6615 | Elementary Education 3-6 Clinical Methods I | 2 |
| TED 6750 | Elementary Education Student Teaching | 12 |
| Electives | 40 | |
| Please verify your elective courses with your advisor. Select 40 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) and Elementary Education Clinical Methods II | ||
| Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers I | ||
| Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers II | ||
| Foundations II: Education in Urban Spaces and Foundations II: Clinical Experience | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |