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Degree Earned
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, concentration in visual and performing arts

This NCATE-accredited program has an outstanding reputation for the education and placement of elementary teachers. It is an intense, hands-on program that combines theory and practice through relevant coursework and extensive experience in the classroom. The program includes three semester-long field experiences: a practicum/computers/diversity/literacy block in the sophomore year; a mathematics/science/social science/special education block in the junior year; and student teaching in the senior year. Using campus resources, students work side-by-side with faculty and apply what they have learned in nearby public schools. The concentrations reinforce the Arts & Sciences foundation of the Elementary Education Program. It is possible to earn dual certification in Elementary Education and Special Education in nine semesters. (See information about Special Education in this catalog. Consult with your advisor to plan your course of study.)

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN EDUCATION

For essential requirement information about PRAXIS, student
teaching, and graduation, see
Elementary Education General Information on Requirements

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED COURSES

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN EDUCATION

As a 4-credit block:

EDU 125 Introduction to Theory & Practice 2

in K-8 Education

SED 125 Educating Exceptional Learners 2

Subtotal: 4

As a 16-credit block:

EDU 202 Practicum & Seminar in K-8 Education 4

EDU 280 Diversity Issues & Social Justice 2

Education K-8

EDU 302 Computers in K-8 Education 4

EDU 388 Reading, Language Arts & Children's 6

Literature in Grades 4-8

Subtotal: 16

As a 16 credit block:

EDU 304 Science Education K-8 4

EDU 331 Mathematics Education K-8 4

EDU 332 Social Science & Multicultural

Education K-8 4

SED 360 Teaching Children with Learning and Behavior

in the Regular Classroom K-8 4

Subtotal: 16

As an 8-credit block:

EDU 433 Reading, Language Arts, & Children's

Literature in Grades K-3 6

Two elective credits in Arts Education chosen

from the following:

EDU 370 Art in the Classroom K-8

EDU 371 Music in the Classroom K-8

EDU 374 Creative Dramatics in the

Classroom K-8

EDU 375 Movement in the Classroom K-8 2

Subtotal: 2

EDU 450 Student Teaching and Seminar in

Elementary Education K-8 16

Subtotal: 16

Total credits for Professional Requirements: 60

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS 24

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

English elective with an "H" designation 4

MAT 103M Mathematical Content for Elementary

School Teachers I 4

MAT 104M Mathematical Content for Elementary

School Teachers II 4

PSY 225S Child and Adolescent Development 4

Total additional credits: 16

Total credits for the Major: 100

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Visual and Performing Arts

Working with advisors, students may design a Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) concentration of 24 credits in one or more of the following disciplines:

Art

Music

Theatre

Multi-Disciplinary Option: It is possible to fulfill the requirements for this concentration by taking courses from several VAPA disciplines, including Dance, without a particular emphasis.

*The student will develop a concentration contract in conjunction with one faculty member from VAPA and the student's elementary education advisor.

Total credits for the Concentration: 24

Note: In order to receive State of Maine certification, graduates must earn a minimum of six credits in social studies in the following disciplines: anthropology, geography, history, economics or political science. These credits can be earned through general education requirements. Students should select courses from TWO different disciplines. (Psychology, sociology and women's studies courses do NOT fulfill this state requirement.)

Note: In order to receive State of Maine certification, graduates must earn a minimum of six credits in English. These credits can be earned through the general education Humanities requirement. Students should choose English courses with an "H" designation.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
For specific information about general education requirements and
expectations, see the General Education Requirements in the Academic
Programs section of this catalog.

MINIMUM TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE DEGREE 128