Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (128 cr)
General Education (38 cr)
Requires two lab sciences: one each in Life and Physical Sciences, in addition to the requirement for GEOL 108 Earth and Planetary Science, which is taken in the Elementary Education major. Requires MATH 103 College Algebra or 104 Finite Mathematics, and either GEOG 110 Principles, or GEOG 161 World Regional
Coursework not requiring admission to Teacher Education (29 cr)
- ED 250 Foundations of Education (2)
- ED 260 Educational Psychology (2)
- ED 320 Curriculum, Planning and Assessment (3)
- SPED 110 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
- Select one of the following:
- PSY 252 Child Psychology (3)
- PSY 255 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3)
- SS 283 Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in America (3)
- ECE 215 Infant/Toddler Development (2)
- ECE 335 Early Childhood Education (3)
- HPER 210 First Aid and CPR (2)
- ENGL 238 Children’s Literature (3))
- ECE 360 Language Acquisition (3)
Coursework requiring admission to Teacher Education (61 cr)
- ECE 310 Home, School, Community (2)
- ECE 312 Methods: Arts Integration (2)
- ECE 313 Emergent Reader (2)
- ECE 314 Math and the Young Child (2)
- ECE 361 Observation & Assessment (3)
- ECE 411 Leadership & Supervision (3)
- ELED 352 Foundations of Reading (3)
- ED 380 Technology in Teaching (2)
- HPER 340 El Methods and Activities (3)
- ECE 430 PreK Curr & Activities (3)
- **ELED 421 Elementary Mathematics Methods (3)
- **ELED 422 Elementary Language Arts Methods (3)
- **ELED 423 Elementary Reading Methods (3)
- **ELED 424 Elementary Social Studies Methods (3)
- **SCI 426 Elementary Science Methods (4)
- ED 460 Managing the Learning Environment (2)
- ED 470 Teaching Diverse Learners (2)
- ED 491 Student Teaching - Pre-K (6)
- ED 492 Student Teaching - Elementary (10)
Refer to Teacher Education Policies and Procedures.
Optional: Concentrations
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Reading Concentration (12 cr)
- ELED 352 Foundations of Reading (3)
- ED 402 Reading in the Content Area (3)
- ED 440 Remedial Reading (3)
- ED 441 Clinical Practice in Remedial Reading (3)
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Creative Dramatics Concentration (12 cr)
- PSY 252 Child Psychology (3)
or PSY 255 Child and Adolescent Psychology - THEA 250 Creative Drama (3)
- THEA 251 Puppetry (3)
- THEA 353 Plays for the Young (3)
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Special Education Concentration (12 cr)
- SPED 110 Intro to Exceptional Children (3)
- SPED 120 Intro to Behavior Management (3)
- SPED 310 Intro to IDDA (3)
- SPED 420 Adaptations in Regular Education (3)
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Business Administration Concentration (12 cr)
- ACCT 102 Fundamentals of Accounting (3)
- BADM 301 Fundamentals of Management (3)
- BADM 304 Entrepreneaurship/Small Business (3)
- BADM 309 Safety Management (3)
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (120 cr)
The BSE Program is aligned with the Education Standards and Practices Board of North Dakota grade 1-6 Elementary Education teaching license. Those who wish to teach Kindergarten add the Kindergarten Concentration to become K-6. Those who wish to teach middle school grades 7-8 add the Middle School Concentration and a concentration of 24 credits in the subject areas they wish to teach in grades 7-8.
Refer to pages 127-131 of the catalog for details regarding Teacher Education at Minot State University. These pages explain the admission, retention, and exit requirements of the program.
General Education (38 cr)
(Requires two lab sciences: one each in Life and Physical Sciences, in addition to the requirement for GEOL 108 Earth and Planetary Science, which is taken in the Elementary Education major. Requires MATH 103 College Algebra or MATH 104 or higher and either GEOG 110 Principles, or GEOG 161 World Regional. PSY 111 Intro to Psychology is also required.)
Coursework not requiring admission to Teacher Education (35 cr)
- ED 250 Foundations of Education (2)
- ED 260 Educational Psychology (2)
- ED 320 Curriculum, Planning and Assessment (3)
- SPED 110 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
- Select one of the following (3 cr)
- PSY 252 Child Psychology (3)
- PSY 255 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3)
- SS 283 Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in America (3)
- MUSC 101 Fundamentals of Music (2)
- ART 201 Art Methods for Elementary Education (3)
- MATH 277 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3)
- MATH 377 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (2)
- ENGL 238 Children’s Literature (3)
- GEOL 108 Earth and Planetary Science (4)
Coursework requiring admission to Teacher Education (42 cr)
- MUSC 301 Music Methods for Elementary Teachers (2)
- HPER 340 Elementary Methods and Activities (3)
- ELED 352 Foundations of Reading (3)
- ED 380 Technology in Teaching (2)
- **ELED 421 Elementary Mathematics Methods (3)
- **ELED 422 Elementary Language Arts Methods (3)
- **ELED 423 Elementary Reading Methods (3)
- **ELED 424 Elementary Social Studies Methods (3)
- **SCI 426 Elementary Science Methods (4)
- ED 460 Managing the Learning Environment (2)
- ED 470 Teaching Diverse Learners (2)
- ED 492 Student Teaching-Elementary (12)
Refer to Teacher Education Policies and Procedures.
Electives (8 cr) Requires either 8 credits from the endorsement options which follow, or 8 credits of other electives.
** The methods classes for elementary education candidates must be taken together in one semester. During this time candidates will complete a five week, full day practicum experience in an elementary school.
Optional: Concentrations
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Kindergarten Concentration (18-20 cr)
- ECE 360 Language Acquisition (3)
- ECE 335 Early Childhood Education (3)
- ECE 361 Observation and Assessment Early Childhood Education (3)
- ECE 430 Preschool Curriculum, Activities and Practicum (3)
- ED 491 Student Teaching Kindergarten (6-8)
The kindergarten endorsement requires a BSE with a major in elementary education plus the following coursework:
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Middle School Concentration (12 cr)
- ED 350 Middle School Curriculum and Philosophy (3)
- ED 402 Reading in the Content Area (3)
- ED 451 Middle School Teaching Strategies (3)
- PSY 352 Adolescent Psychology (3)
OR PSY 255 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3)
The middle school concentration requires a B.S.E. with major in elementary education or B.S.E. in secondary education plus the following coursework:
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Reading Concentration (12 cr )
- ED 402 Reading in the Content Area (3)
- ED 440 Remedial Reading (3)
- ED 441 Clinical Practice in Remedial Reading (3)
- ELED 352 Foundations of Reading (3)
The Reading Concentration requires a BSE with a major in elementary education or BSE in secondary education plus the following course work: