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University Catalog 2025-2026

Elementary Education (Grades 1-5), B.A.

For more information regarding the Core Curriculum, including a list of courses that satisfy Core Curriculum requirements, click here:  The Core Curriculum .

Freshman Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 16

Second Semester

Note:  African American and Heritage & Legacies core requirement must have an ENGL prefix

Semester Hours: 18

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 18

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 15

Junior Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 16

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 18

All majors must have passed ALL parts of the Praxis Exams (Praxis I, Praxis II and PLT) and should have been accepted into the Teacher Education Program.

Senior Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 12

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 12

Summary: Program in Elementary Education (Grades 1-5)

Foundations: 13

Explorations: 21

Note:  African American Heritage and Legacies core requirement must have an ENGL prefix  

  • African American Heritage and Legacies (3, ENGL 2085  or ENGL 2095 )
  • Creative Expression and Engagement (3)
  • The Examined Life (3)
  • Faith and Society (3)
  • Human Behavior (3)
  • The Human Past (3, HIST 1030  or HIST 1040 )
  • Scientific Reasoning (3, BIOL 1100 /BIOL 1100L ) 

Engagements: 6

Major: 54

Content: 31

Total Hours: 125