Elementary Education, B.S.

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Program Description

This broad-field program is designed to prepare teachers of young children and leads to certification for pre-kindergarten to grade five in Georgia. The cross-disciplinary nature of the program’s course requirements, with special emphasis on content studies in mathematics and reading, corresponds to the broad and integrated nature of teaching in the elementary grades and the fundamental importance of developing the reading and mathematical skills of young learners. The program provides candidates with an understanding of research-informed practices that are developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive to become a transformative practitioner in elementary education.

This is part of the Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education .

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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies

Admission Requirements

Admission to teacher education is separate from Admissions to Kennesaw State University. Students must meet the admission, retention and graduation requirements outlined in the Teacher Education Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Requirements catalog page to pursue this degree program.

Graduation Requirements

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in the Academic Policies: 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

General Education Core IMPACTS Curriculum

Statistics Pathway

This program recommends the Statistics Pathway with students taking the following courses in the General Education Core IMPACTS: MATH 1401 in Mathematics & Quantitative Skills, and DATA 1501 in Applied Math.

Core Field of Study (18 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Major Requirements (60 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Required Courses (29 Credit Hours)

Professional Education (P-5) Requirements (31 Credit Hours)

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)

Embedded Certificate Endorsement

Upon completion of the degree requirements and selection of specific elective courses students may declare the following certificate endorsement. Consult with an academic advisor regarding declaration of a certificate endorsement: ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) Endorsement (Elementary Education, BS majors only) .