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The Education Department prepares students for teaching careers through
programs that integrate understanding learners and learning, professional skills,
and broad-based knowledge of content in the specific teaching field. Each program
incorporates Lasell Colleges connected-learning approach to education through
supportive faculty-student relationships, curriculum based on current practice and
research, and varied field-based experiences. Education students also develop electronic
portfolios that document their college experiences and their professional
development from entering Lasell through graduation.
Lasells education programs are state-approved and lead to licensure in early
childhood, elementary, or secondary grades. Students seeking licensure
enroll in an
arts and sciences major with a concentration in the appropriate field of education:
- Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood
Education (pre-kindergarten - grade 2);
- Interdisciplinary Studies, English, or Humanities with a concentration in
Elementary Education or Math/Science/Elementary Education;
- English
Students in any of the education programs must progress through a two-stage
review process. Each stage must be satisfactorily completed.
Stage 1: Students must demonstrate the potential for teaching children. By the
end of the sophomore year (60 credit hours), they must achieve and
maintain a GPA of at least 2.75 and must pass the Communication
& Literacy section of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure
(MTEL).
Stage 2: In order to enter the senior practicum, students must satisfactorily
complete the requirements of Stage 1 AND must pass the appropriate
MTEL subject matter tests.
Early Childhood Licensure
This program incorporates Massachusetts Department of Education requirements
for initial licensure as a teacher of children in pre-kindergarten grade 2
with and without special needs. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Interdisciplinary Studies (an arts and sciences major) with a concentration in Early
Childhood Education.
Interdisciplinary Studies with Early Childhood Education Concentration (click to expand course listing)
This major is designed for students in the Early Childhood Education
Program and is intended to provide knowledge in various content disciplines.
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Major Requirements |
(27 credits) |
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GEOG 220 |
World Geography |
3 |
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HUM 420 |
Seminar in Humanities |
3 |
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MATH 105 |
Topics in Mathematics AI(Q) |
3 |
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SCI 103 |
Science for Educators AI(S) |
3 |
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Choose one of the following three: AI(A) |
3 |
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ENG 201 |
English Literature: Selected Themes & Writers |
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ENG 218 |
Representative Writers from Major Periods in British Literature |
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ENG 306 |
British Novel |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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ENG 210 |
Survey of American Literature |
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ENG 313 |
American Multi-Ethnic Literature |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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ENG 312 |
Literature of the Post Colonial World |
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ENG 340 |
Themes in Classics of World Literature |
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Choose one of the following two: AI(H) |
3 |
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HIST 123 |
American Civilization I |
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HIST 124 |
American Civilization II |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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HIST 103 |
World Civilization I |
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HIST 104 |
World Civilization II |
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Early Childhood Education Requirements |
(56 credits) |
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ITEC 305 |
Technology in Education |
3 |
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ED 110 |
Introduction to Education |
4 |
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ED 206 |
Early Literacy Teaching and Learning |
4 |
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ED 208 |
Elementary Literacy Teaching and Learning |
4 |
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ED 211 |
Introduction to Special Needs Learners |
3 |
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ED 312 |
Science for Young Children |
3 |
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ED 326 |
Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms: Birth - Grade 6 |
3 |
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ED 327 |
Literacy Assessment and Instruction |
4 |
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ED 335 |
Mathematical Concepts for Young Children |
4 |
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ED 417 |
Classroom Field Experience/Pre-Practicum: Early Childhood |
3 |
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ED 420 |
Social Studies, Multiculturalism, & Art for ECE AI(MC) |
3 |
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ED 421 |
Curriculum Integration |
3 |
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ED 496 |
Practicum and Seminar: PreK - 2 AI(ME) |
12 |
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PSYC 221 |
Developmental Psychology Child |
3 |
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Additional Requirements: |
(17-18 credits) |
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FYS 101 |
First Year Seminar |
1 |
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ENG 208 |
Development of the English Language |
3 |
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PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology AI(PS) |
3 |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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ECON 101 |
Principles of Economics Micro |
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ECON 103 |
Economics and Society |
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Mathematics Elective |
3-4 |
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Lab Science Elective |
4 |
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General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted
Electives* |
(19-20credits) |
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Minimum Credits Required for Graduation |
120 |
Elementary Licensure
Students seeking elementary licensure choose to major in Interdisciplinary
Studies, English, or Humanities (arts and sciences majors), with a concentration in
either Elementary Education or in Math/Science/Elementary Education. The program
incorporates Massachusetts Department of Education requirements for initial
licensure as a teacher of children in grades 1-6.
English with Elementary Education Concentration (click to expand course listing)
This major is designed specifically for Elementary Education students and is
intended to offer its graduates a specialization in English language and literature.
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Major Requirements |
(30 credits) |
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ENG 208 |
Development of the English Language |
3 |
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ENG 209 |
Introduction to Literature AI(A) |
3 |
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ENG 210 |
Survey of American Literature |
3 |
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ENG 218 |
Representative Writers from Major Periods in British Literature |
3 |
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ENG 340 |
Classics of World Literature: Themes and Authors |
3 |
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HUM 420 |
Seminar in Humanities |
3 |
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Choose one of following two: |
3 |
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ENG 313 |
American Multi-Ethnic Literatures |
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ENG 312 |
Literature of the Post-Colonial World |
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Choose two from the following list: |
9 |
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ENG 211 |
Modern Drama |
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ENG 217 |
Contemporary Literature |
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ENG 221 |
Lyric Poetry |
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ENG 224 |
Film and Literature |
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ENG 225 |
Short Story |
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ENG 304 |
Stories of Origin: Sacred Texts, Mythology and Lore |
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ENG 306 |
British Novel |
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ENG 312 |
Post Colonial/Third World/World Literatures in English |
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ENG 313 |
American Multi-Ethnic Literature |
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ENG 315 |
The Mystery Novel: The History of Detective Fiction |
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English Elective |
3 |
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(Select one additional English course) |
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Elementary Education Requirements |
(53 credits) |
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ITEC 305 |
Technology in Education |
3 |
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ED 110 |
Introduction to Education |
4 |
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ED 206 |
Early Literacy Teaching and Learning |
4 |
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ED 208 |
Elementary Literacy Teaching and Learning |
4 |
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ED 211 |
Introduction to Special Needs Learners |
3 |
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ED 326 |
Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms: Birth Grade 6 |
3 |
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ED 327 |
Literacy Assessment and Instruction |
4 |
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ED 416 |
Mathematics & Science Concepts for the Elementary School Classroom |
4 |
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ED 418 |
Social Studies, Multiculturalism, & Art for Elementary Education AI(MC)
3 |
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ED 419 |
Classroom Field Experience/Pre-Practicum: Elementary |
3 |
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ED 421 |
Curriculum Integration |
3 |
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ED 498 |
Practicum and Seminar: Elementary AI(ME) |
12 |
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PSYC 221 |
Developmental Psychology Child |
3 |
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Additional Requirements |
(29-38 credits) |
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FYS 101 |
First Year Seminar |
1 |
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GEOG 220 |
World Geography |
3 |
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HIST 103 |
World Civilization I AI(H) |
3 |
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HIST 123 |
American Civilization I |
3 |
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MATH 105 |
Topics in Mathematics AI(Q) |
3 |
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MATH 107 |
College Geometry |
3 |
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PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology AI(PS) |
3 |
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SCI 103 |
Science for Educators AI(S) |
3 |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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ECON 103 |
Economics and Society |
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ECON 101 |
Principles of Economics - Micro |
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Lab Science Elective |
4 |
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Foreign Language * |
0-9 |
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General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted
Electives** |
(6-18 credits) |
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Minimum Credits Required for Graduation |
120 |
*The foreign language proficiency requirement is described on page 26 in the course catalog.
**Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education
Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of
Inquiry (AI) codes. |
Humanities with Elementary Education Concentration (click to expand course listing)
This major is designed specifically for elementary education students and is
intended to offer its graduates knowledge in several different disciplines in the
humanities.
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Major Requirements |
(39 credits) |
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ENG 312 |
Literature of the Post Colonial World |
3 |
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HUM 420 |
Seminar in Humanities |
3 |
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PHIL 101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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ENG 210 |
Survey of American Literature |
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ENG 313 |
American Multi-Ethnic Literature |
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Choose one of the following three: |
3 |
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ENG 201 |
English Literature |
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ENG 218 |
Representative Writers from Major Periods in British Literature |
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ENG 306 |
British Novel |
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Choose one of the following four: AI(A) |
3 |
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ARTH 103 |
Art History I |
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ARTH 104 |
Art History II |
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MUS 101 |
Music Appreciation I |
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MUS 102 |
Music Appreciation II |
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Choose two of the following four: AI(H) |
6 |
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HIST 103 |
World Civilization I |
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HIST 104 |
World Civilization II |
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HIST 123 |
American Civilization I |
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HIST 124 |
American Civilization II |
Choose five additional courses from the following areas.
(At least three different areas must be represented, and at least two
courses (6 credits) must be at the 300 level): |
15 |
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Art History |
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Communication |
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English |
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History |
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Music |
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Philosophy |
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Elementary Education Requirements |
(53 credits) |
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ITEC 305 |
Technology in Education |
3 |
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ED 110 |
Introduction to Education |
4 |
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ED 206 |
Early Literacy Teaching and Learning |
4 |
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ED 208 |
Elementary Literacy Teaching and Learning |
4 |
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ED 211 |
Introduction to Special Needs Learners |
3 |
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ED 326 |
Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms: Birth Grade 6 |
3 |
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ED 327 |
Literacy Assessment and Instruction |
4 |
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ED 416 |
Mathematics & Science Concepts for the Elementary School Classroom |
4 |
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ED 418 |
Social Studies, Multiculturalism, & Art for Elementary Education
AI(MC) |
3 |
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ED 419 |
Classroom Field Experience/Pre-Practicum: Elementary |
3 |
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ED 421 |
Curriculum Integration |
3 |
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ED 498 |
Practicum and Seminar: Elementary AI(ME) |
12 |
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PSYC 221 |
Developmental Psychology Child |
3 |
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Additional Requirements |
(26 credits) |
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FYS 101 |
First Year Seminar |
1 |
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ENG 208 |
Development of the English Language |
3 |
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GEO 220 |
World Geography |
3 |
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MATH 105 |
Topics in Mathematics AI(Q) |
3 |
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MATH 107 |
College Geometry |
3 |
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PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology AI(PS) |
3 |
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SCI 103 |
Science for Educators AI(S) |
3 |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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ECON 101 |
Principles of Economics Micro |
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ECON 103 |
Economics and Society |
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Lab Science Elective |
4 |
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General Education Core Requirements
and remaining Unrestricted Electives* |
(6-9 credits) |
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Minimum Credits Required for Graduation |
124 |
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*Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education
Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of
Inquiry (AI) codes. |
Interdisciplinary Studies with Elementary Education Concentration (click to expand course listing)
This major is designed specifically for Elementary Education students and is
intended to offer its graduates knowledge in several different disciplines. Students
will explore various genres of literature, various topics in mathematics and science,
and various periods in world and American history.
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Major Requirements |
(30 credits) |
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GEOG 220 |
World Geography |
3 |
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HUM 420 |
Seminar in Humanities |
3 |
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MATH 105 |
Topics in Mathematics AI(Q) |
3 |
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MATH 107 |
College Geometry |
3 |
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SCI 103 |
Science for Educators AI(S) |
3 |
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Choose one of the following three: AI(A) |
3 |
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ENG 201 |
English Literature: Selected Themes & Writers |
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ENG 218 |
Representative Writers from Major Periods in British Literature |
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ENG 306 |
British Novel |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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ENG 210 |
Survey of American Literature |
|
ENG 313 |
American Multi-Ethnic Literature |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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ENG 312 |
Literature of the Post Colonial World |
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ENG 340 |
Themes in Classics of World Literature |
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Choose one of the following two: AI(H) |
3 |
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HIST 123 |
American Civilization I |
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HIST 124 |
American Civilization II |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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HIST 103 |
World Civilization I |
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HIST 104 |
World Civilization II |
|
Elementary Education Requirements |
(53 credits) |
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ITEC 305 |
Technology in Education |
3 |
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ED 110 |
Introduction to Education |
4 |
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ED 206 |
Early Literacy Teaching and Learning |
4 |
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ED 208 |
Elementary Literacy Teaching and Learning |
4 |
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ED 211 |
Introduction to Special Needs Learners |
3 |
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ED 326 |
Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms: Birth Grade 6 |
3 |
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ED 327 |
Literacy Assessment and Instruction |
4 |
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ED 416 |
Mathematics & Science Concepts for the Elementary School Classroom |
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ED 418 |
Social Studies, Multiculturalism, & Art for Elementary Education
AI(MC) |
3 |
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ED 419 |
Classroom Field Experience/Pre-Practicum: Elementary |
3 |
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ED 421 |
Curriculum Integration |
3 |
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ED 498 |
Practicum and Seminar: Elementary AI(ME) |
12 |
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PSY 221 |
Developmental Psychology Child |
3 |
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Additional Requirements: |
(14 credits) |
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FYS 101 |
First Year Seminar |
1 |
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ENG 208 |
Development of the English Language |
3 |
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PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology AI(PS) |
3 |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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ECON 101 |
Principles of Economics - Micro |
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ECON 103 |
Economics and Society |
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Lab Science Elective |
4 |
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General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted Electives* |
(23 credits) |
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Minimum Credits Required for Graduation |
120 |
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*Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education
Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of
Inquiry (AI) codes. |
Interdisciplinary Studies: Mathmatics & Science with Elementary Education Concentration (click to expand course listing)
This major is designed specifically for Elementary Education students and is
intended to offer its graduates specialization in Mathematics and Science.
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Major Requirements |
(48 credits) |
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MATH 107 |
College Geometry AI(Q) |
3 |
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MATH 205 |
Calculus I |
4 |
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MATH 206 |
Calculus II |
4 |
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MATH 208 |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
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SCI 302 |
Topics in Contemporary Science |
3 |
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Choose two of the following sequences of courses: AI(S) |
16 |
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BIO 101 & BIO 102 |
Principles of Biology I and II |
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BIO 105 & BIO 106 |
Anatomy and Physiology I and II |
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CHEM 203 & CHEM 204 |
General Chemistry I and II |
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PHYS 111 & PHYS 112 |
General Physics I and II |
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Choose one of the following three: AI(A) |
3 |
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ENG 201 |
English Literature: Selected Themes & Writers |
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ENG 218 |
Representative Writers from Major Periods in British Literature |
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ENG 306 |
British Novel |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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ENG 210 |
Survey of American Literature |
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ENG 313 |
American Multi-Ethnic Literature |
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Choose one of the following five: |
3 |
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BIO 210 |
Human Nutrition |
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CHEM 301 |
Human Biochemistry |
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SCI/IDS 211 |
Global Ecology |
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SCI 305 |
Revolutions in Science |
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SCI 340 |
Research Design and Methodology |
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Choose two of the following four: |
6 |
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MATH 210 |
Mathematics Applied to Science |
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MATH 320 |
Differential Equations |
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MATH 325 |
Linear Algebra |
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MATH 330 |
Mathematical Modeling |
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Elementary Education Requirements |
(53 credits) |
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ITEC 305 |
Technology in Education |
3 |
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ED 110 |
Introduction to Education |
4 |
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ED 206 |
Early Literacy Teaching and Learning |
4 |
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ED 208 |
Elementary Literacy Teaching and Learning |
4 |
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ED 211 |
Introduction to Special Needs Learners |
3 |
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ED 326 |
Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms: Birth Grade 6 |
3 |
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ED 327 |
Literacy Assessment and Instruction |
4 |
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ED 416 |
Mathematics & Science Concepts for the Elementary School Classroom |
4 |
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ED 418 |
Social Studies, Multiculturalism, & Art for Elementary Education
AI(MC) |
3 |
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ED 419 |
Classroom Field Experience/Pre-Practicum: Elementary |
3 |
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ED 421 |
Curriculum Integration |
3 |
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ED 498 |
Practicum and Seminar: Elementary AI(ME) |
12 |
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PSY 221 |
Developmental Psychology Child |
3 |
|
Additional Requirements |
(22 credits) |
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FYS 101 |
First Year Seminar |
1 |
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ENG 208 |
Development of the English Language |
3 |
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ENG 312 |
Post Colonial/Third World/World Literatures in English AI(MC) |
3 |
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GEOG 220 |
World Geography |
3 |
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PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology AI(PS) |
3 |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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ECON 101 |
Principles of Economics Micro |
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ECON 103 |
Economics and Society |
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Choose one of the following two: AI(H) |
3 |
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HIST 123 |
American Civilization I |
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HIST 124 |
American Civilization II |
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Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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HIST 103 |
World Civilization I |
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HIST 104 |
World Civilization II |
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General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted
Electives* |
(6-9 credits) |
|
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation |
129 |
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*Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education
Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of
Inquiry (AI) codes. |
Secondary Licensure
Students completing a secondary education concentration major in either
History or English. These programs incorporate Massachusetts Department of
Education requirements for initial licensure as a teacher of History or English in
secondary grades (8-12).
Specific requirements for these majors and concentrations are listed under the
appropriate headings below.
English with Secondary Education Concentration (click to expand course listing)
This major is designed specifically for Secondary Education students and is
intended to offer its graduates a specialization in English language and literature.
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Major Requirements |
(36 credits) |
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ENG 208 |
Development of the English Language |
3 |
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ENG 209 |
Introduction to Literature AI(A) |
3 |
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ENG 210 |
Survey of American Literature |
3 |
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ENG 218 |
Representative Writers from Major Periods in British Literature |
3 |
|
ENG 304 |
Stories of Origin: Sacred Texts, Mythology and Lore |
3 |
|
ENG 312 |
Literature of the Post-Colonial World AI(MC) |
3 |
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ENG 313 |
American Multi-Ethnic Literature |
3 |
|
HUM 420 |
Seminar in Humanities |
3 |
|
Choose one of the following: |
3 |
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ENG 217 |
Contemporary Literature |
|
ENG 222 |
Lyric Poetry |
|
ENG 225 |
Film & Literature |
|
ENG 301 |
Modern Drama |
|
ENG 306 |
British Novel |
|
ENG 315 |
The Mystery Novel: The History of Detective Fiction |
|
ENG 340 |
Classics of World Literature: Themes & Authors |
|
English Electives |
9 |
|
Secondary Education Requirements |
(28 credits) |
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ITEC 305 |
Technology in Education |
3 |
|
ED 110 |
Introduction to Education |
4 |
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ED 209 |
Teaching Writing in the Secondary School |
3 |
|
ED 211 |
Introduction to Special Needs Learners |
3 |
|
ED 320 |
Special Methods in Teaching English |
3 |
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ED 422 |
English Practicum in Secondary School I & II |
6 |
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ENG 212 |
Literature for Young Adults |
3 |
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PSYC 223 |
Developmental Psychology - Adolescence |
3 |
|
Additional Requirements |
(10-21 credits) |
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FYS 101 |
First Year Seminar |
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History Elective |
AI(H) |
3 |
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PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology AI(PS) |
3 |
|
Science Electives AI(S)* |
6-8 |
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Foreign Language ** |
0-9 |
|
General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted
Electives*** |
(35-46 credits) |
|
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation |
120 |
* The first of these two required electives meets the designated general
education core requirement.
**The foreign language proficiency requirement is described on page 26 in the course catalog.
*** Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education
Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of
Inquiry (AI) codes. |
History with Secondary Education Concentration (click to expand course listing)
This major is designed specifically for elementary education students and is
intended to offer its graduates knowledge in several different disciplines in the
humanities.
|
Major Requirements |
(57 credits) |
|
GEOG 220 |
World Geography |
3 |
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HIST 103 |
World Civilization I AI(H) |
3 |
|
HIST 104 |
World Civilization II |
3 |
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HIST 123 |
American Civilization I |
3 |
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HIST 124 |
American Civilization II |
3 |
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HIST 352 |
Nature and Meaning of History |
3 |
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POLS 101 |
American Government and the Political Order |
3 |
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SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology AI(PS) |
3 |
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Choose two courses in Western Hemispheric history |
6 |
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Choose two courses in Eastern Hemispheric history AI(MC) |
6 |
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Art History or Music Appreciation Elective AI(A) |
3 |
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History Electives (200 and/or 300 level) |
9 |
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Literature Elective (200 level) |
3 |
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Political Science Elective |
3 |
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Sociology Elective |
3 |
|
Secondary Education Requirements |
(28 credits) |
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ITEC 305 |
Technology in Education |
3 |
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ED 110 |
Introduction to Education |
4 |
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ED 209 |
Teaching Writing in the Secondary School |
3 |
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ED 211 |
Introduction to Special Needs Learners |
3 |
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ED 318 |
Special Methods in Teaching History |
3 |
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ED 424 |
History Practicum in Secondary School I & II |
6 |
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ED 320 |
Special Methods in Teaching English |
3 |
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ED 422 |
English Practicum in Secondary School I & II |
6 |
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ENG 212 |
Literature for Young Adults |
3 |
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PSYC 223 |
Developmental Psychology Adolescence |
3 |
|
Additional Requirements |
(13-23 credits) |
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FYS 101 |
First Year Seminar |
1 |
|
PSYCH 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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SCI 305 |
Revolutions in Science AI(S) |
3 |
|
Choose one of the following two: |
3 |
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ECON 101 |
Principles of Economics Micro |
|
ECON 103 |
Economics and Society |
|
Science Elective |
3-4 |
|
Foreign Language * |
0-9 |
|
General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted Electives** |
(12-22 credits) |
|
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation |
120 |
**The foreign language proficiency requirement is described on page 26 in the course catalog.
*** Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education
Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of
Inquiry (AI) codes. |
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