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Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.) Elementary Standard Certificate

Completion of this degree will qualify a student for recommendation to the Michigan State Board of Education for an Elementary Standard Certificate, which will permit the holder to teach in the elementary schools.

This degree is offered via Global Campus for the Integrated Science Major and Early Childhood Development and Learning Major.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (30-42 hours)

See General Education Requirements.

Planned Program/Comprehensive Major (45 hours)

Note: Many of the courses in the Planned Program/Comprehensive Major double count in the University Program and in majors and minors.

ART 345Art in the Elementary School

2(1-2)

AST 165Foundations of Astronomy

1(0-2)

BIO 165Life Science for Elementary Teachers

4(3-3)

CHM 265QRChemical Physical Science for Elementary Teachers

2(1-3)

ENG 315WITeaching Writing in Elementary and Middle Schools

4(3-1)

ENG 381WIChildren's Literature

3(3-0)

GEO 120QREnvironmental Geography

3(3-0)

GEO 350United States and Canada

3(3-0)

HSC 343Health Education in the Elementary School

2(2-0)

HST 210WIUnited States History through Michigan Eyes

3(3-0)

MTH 151Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

3(3-0)

MTH 152Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II

3(3-0)

MUS 330Music for Elementary Classroom Teachers

2(1-2)

PES 310Physical Education for the Classroom Teacher

2(Spec)

PHS 265QRQuantitative Physical Science

2(1-3)

PSC 105Introduction to American Government and Politics

3(3-0)

SCI 285Earth Systems Science for Elementary Teachers

3(2-2)

Professional Education Sequence Requirements (38 hours)

All of the courses below (except EDU 107, EDU 330, HDF 100, and SPE 504) require students to be admitted to the teacher education program. Students cannot continue in the education program until each previous EDU course is completed with a C+ or better (Note: EDU 107 requires a B or higher). EDU 432 and EDU 458 may be taken at any point after the course prerequisites are met.

Read carefully the section on Standards Leading to Teacher Certification for additional requirements.

EDU 107Introduction to Teaching

3(3-1)

EDU 330Foundations of Reading Instruction

3(3-0)

EDU 380WIInterdisciplinary Methods and Pre-Student Teaching

10(Spec)

EDU 393Learning Theory in Elementary Education

3(3-0)

EDU 432Student Teaching Seminar

3(3-0)

EDU 458Student Teaching

10(Spec)

HDF 100Lifespan Development

3(3-0)

SPE 504Teaching Students in Inclusive Settings

3(3-0)

Specialized Studies

Select one of the following options:

Option 1 - Choice 1: (Major)

Select a major:

Early Childhood Development and Learning Major
Integrated Science Major
Language Arts Major
Mathematics Major
Social Studies Major: Geography Concentration
Social Studies Major: History Concentration
Special Education Major: Teachers of Students With Cognitive Impairment
Special Education Major: Teachers of Students With Emotional Impairment

Option 1 - Choice 2: (Minors)

Select two minors from the following:

Integrated Science Minor
Language Arts Minor, Teaching Elementary
Mathematics Minor, Teaching Elementary
Reading In The Elementary Grades Minor, Teaching Elementary

Option 2 - (Minor)

Select a minor:

Early Childhood Development and Learning Minor
English as A Second Language Minor, Teaching

Minimum Totals for Graduation: 124 hours

  • To graduate from CMU you must complete a minimum of 120 hours, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. Please note: the combination of some majors and minors may require more than 120 hours for graduation.
  • You must earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.70 in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Education degree.
  • Not all major/minor combinations are allowed. Please consult with a university advisor to confirm your choice.
  • No more than a total of 27 hours may be taken from the College of Business Administration and counted towards graduation.
  • You should read the Requirements for Graduation in this Bulletin for a complete description.
  • Note: Early advisement and planning are necessary to be able to complete this degree with as few hours as possible.