Elementary Education Major, B.S.E.D.

Department Information

Department of Curriculum & Instruction
PO Box 70684
Phone: (423) 439-7595
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/coe/cuai/undergraduate/interdisc.php

Dr. Karin Keith, Chair
Phone: (423) 439-7598
email: keithkj@etsu.edu

Dr. Jamie Price, Program Coordinator
Phone: (423) 439-7583
email: pricejh@etsu.edu

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers approved teacher education programs that lead to a Bachelor of Science degree and licensure in the state of Tennessee. An undergraduate major is offered in Elementary Education, and students may choose to take coursework that leads to a dual license in Elementary Education (K-5) as well as PreK-12 English as a Second Language.  The Department also offers the courses required for licensure in fields of secondary education and K-12 teacher education at the undergraduate level.

Teacher Licensure Progression: Students wishing to pursue a course of study leading to an Elementary Education (K-5) teacher licensure may declare the major at any time. When declared, the student is admitted into the teacher licensure program after they have met the 2.75 GPA and background check requirement. The teacher candidate then proceeds through the established program of study meeting the detailed progression requirements in order to proceed. Failure to meet the established progression requirements will prevent a student from moving forward toward completing the degree/licensure. Each student will be advised throughout their program of study by either an advisor in the Clemmer College Office of Student Success or a faculty advisor in the department of the major.

Degree Requirements: 120 credits

Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: ELME-BSED (Elementary)  

Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: ELME-BSED (ESL Pathway)  

General Education Requirements  

These requirements include earning 41-42 credits in Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavior Sciences, History, Natural Sciences and Mathematics categories.

Total Requirements for Elementary Education Major: 76 credits

Grade Requirement: A “B-” (2.7) or better required in EDFN 2400 . A “C”(2.0) or better is required in all other major courses.

Elementary Education Major Requirement: 55 credits

• CUAI 3100 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics to Diverse Learners (3 credits)
• CUAI 3200 - Content & Curriculum for Elementary Social Studies (3 credits)
• CUAI 3500 - Elementary Instructional Management (2 credits)
• CUAI 3510 - Planning and Assessing for Student Learning (2 credits)
• CUAI 4220 - Social Studies Education in a Multicultural Society (3 credits)
• CUAI 4310 - Elementary Mathematics (3 credits)
• CUAI 4560 - Pre-Residency (1 credit)
• EDFN 2400 - Foundations for the Profession of Teaching (3 credits)
• EDFN 3310 - Educational Psychology (3 credits)
• MATH 1410 - Number Concepts and Algebraic Structure (3 credits)
• MATH 1420 - Geometry Concepts for Teachers (3 credits)
• MEDA 3570 - Educational Technology (2 credits)
• READ 3300 - Foundations of Language and Literacy (3 credits)
• READ 3400 - Application of Literacy in Elementary Classrooms (3 credits)
• READ 3500 - Differentiated Language and Literacy Instruction (3 credits)
• READ 4300 - Language and Literacy Instruction in Diverse Classrooms (3 credits)
• SCED 3100 - Elementary Science: Context and Community (3 credits)
• SCED 3320 - Integrated STEM for Elementary Educators (3 credits)
• SCED 4321 - Elementary Science (3 credits)
• SPED 2300 - Exceptional Learners in Schools and Communities (3 credits)

Pathway: 9 credits

Choose one pathway option:

Non-Licensure or Licensure Option: 12 credits

Choose one option:

No Minor Required

Free Electives: 2-3 credits

Additional Information

Click here to view Degree and Graduation Requirements  for all ETSU students.

CSCI 1100  or Proficiency exam: Must be completed to meet Bachelor’s Degree Requirements. 

Most minors range from 18-24 credits. Those few minors with more than 24 credits may affect the number of free electives allowed.