Elementary Education Concentration (PK-3 only)

The new Elementary Education Concentration is in compliance with the Michigan Department of Education’s newly revised teacher certification structure and standards for preparation for PK-3 and 3-6 grade bands (approved by the State Board of Education in November 2019).

Students interested in pursuing a concentration for elementary education (PK-3; PK-3/3-6) are also required to complete a major with an education concentration. Students are encouraged to consult with the Education Department for guidance before beginning a program of study.

Required Courses for PK-3:

EDUC 110: Exploring Teaching Colloquium .25 unit
EDUC 195: Education Foundations: Access, Equity and Advocacy 1 Unit
EDUC 196: Learner-Centered Approaches, Supports and Technologies 1 Unit
EDUC 248: Social Studies Pedagogy in Elementary Schools: Inquiry and Civic Engagement in a Diverse World (.5 Unit)
EDUC 268: Science Pedagogy in Elementary Schools: Inquiry and Sustainability in a Diverse World (.5 Unit)
EDUC 271: Literacy Pedagogy in Elementary Schools: Contexts, Motivation and Engagement 1 unit
EDUC 300: Eligibility for Teacher Certification .25 unit
EDUC 354: Mathematics Pedagogy in Elementary Schools: Context, Motivation and Engagement (1 Unit)
EDUC 370: Literacy Essentials for Elementary Curriculum Design and Assessment (.5 Unit)
EDUC 396: Boundary Crossings in Elementary Schools (1 Unit)
EDUC 421: Student Teaching, Grades PK-3 and/or 3-6 (3 Units)
EDUC 431: Seminar: Elementary Student Teaching (1 Unit)
ENGL 101W: College Writing 1 unit
IDY 262: Arts Integrated Learning (1 Unit)
MATH 104: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (1 Unit)
PSYC 251: Child and Adolescent Development (1 Unit)
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology (1 Unit)