Elementary Education, B.A.

The elementary program is primarily concerned with preparing initially licensed teachers for K-6 license in the state of North Carolina. The target audience is undergraduate students who wish to meet eligibility requirements for a K-6 elementary teaching license. The program of study includes a 4 semester sequence of courses in teaching methods and elementary content, and a series of increasingly comprehensive field experience. The culminating capstone is a semester long internship. For licensure it is required to take the required state exam(s) during the program.

Degree Requirements for Elementary Education:

University Studies:

Students should follow university studies requirements of the University of North Carolina Wilmington as outlined in the Academic Programs and University Studies section of the catalogue. The major in elementary education requires 79 - 82 hours (64 hours of education courses and 15 - 18 hours in an academic concentration) as follows:

Professional Semester Non-licensure (limited to specific situations, see program requirements)

Program has stringent requirements for permission to enroll in non licensure practicum (including, but not limited to, attempt at EDN 411 )

EDN 467 - Non-Licensure Practicum Credit Hours: 6 to 12

Note:

Students wishing to pursue teacher preparation programs must be formally admitted to the Watson College of Education and to the Teacher Education Program. Students in all programs should consult their advisors for admission procedures and for a list of courses requiring Watson College admissions. A grade of “C-” or better is required in all education courses, as well as courses in the interdisciplinary specialty and the professional semester. Students may repeat courses in which they earn a grade lower than a “C-” only with the permission of the dean of the Watson College of Education. A cumulative grade point average of 2.70 is required for eligibility for the practicum semester.

Academic Concentration:

An academic concentration of 15 semester hours is required. Academic concentrations may be chosen from one of the following ten concentrations: *Early Childhood Education requires 20 hours. *English as a Second Language concentration requires 18 hours.

Behavioral Studies

Psychology: Minimum of 3 hours
PSY 105 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSY 256 - Brain and Behavior Credit Hours: 3
PSY 270 - Cross-Cultural Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSY 271 - Psychology of Human Diversity Credit Hours: 3
or any PSY 001-499 course for a minimum of 3 hours.
Sociology: Minimum of 3 hours
SOC 105 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 215 - Modern Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
SOC 240 - Individuals and Societies in a Global World Credit Hours: 3
SOC 325 - Racial and Ethnic Group Relations Credit Hours: 3
SOC 350 - Gender and Society Credit Hours: 3
SOC 380 - Social Classes Credit Hours: 3
CRM 105 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
CRM 110 - Crime and Justice Issues Credit Hours: 3
SWK 235 - Introduction to Social Work and the Social Welfare System Credit Hours: 3
Or, a minimum of 3 hours from any SOC, CRM, SWK or HEA course numbered 001-499. Three credit hours of Watson College of Education Study Abroad can be substituted for any of the above courses.

*Early Childhood Education

EDN 302 - Child Observation and Assessment Credit Hours: 3
EDNL 302 - Field Experience in Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
EDN 424 - Child Guidance Credit Hours: 3
EDN 430 - Preschool Curriculum Credit Hours: 3
EDN 450 - Infant and Toddler Program Models Credit Hours: 3
EDN 451 - Adaptive Practices in Early Childhood Credit Hours: 3
EDNL 451 - Field Experience in Special Education Credit Hours: 2

Practicum for Elementary Education Majors with EYC Concentration

EDN 411 is a typical 14-week internship for Elementary Education majors. It must be conducted in a kindergarten classroom. Grades for EDN 411, EDN 413 and EDN 419 (Practicum) will be based entirely on the intern’s performance in the kindergarten classroom. Practicum semester will conclude with 3 full days of participant observation in an approved preschool setting during the final three days of the last week of the internship, the transition week. Interns pursuing the EYC Academic Concentration will be placed in a preschool classroom. For the entire school day of each of the three days of observation, interns pursuing EYC Academic Concentration will observe the children, the teacher and the routines of the day and work with children under the direction of their partnership teacher.

*English as a Second Language

TSL 265 - Culture, Advocacy and Policy for ESL Teachers Credit Hours: 3 *
TSL 312 - English Grammar for Teachers Credit Hours: 3
TSL 326 - Applied Linguistics for ESL Credit Hours: 3
All courses above may be taken prior to admission to Watson College of Education.
TSL 417 - Second Language Methods Credit Hours: 3 *
TSL 418 - Assessment for English Language Learners Credit Hours: 3
TSL 423 - Second Language Acquisition Credit Hours: 3
*Required Field Hours: TSL 265 has 10 hours; TSL 417 has 25-30 hours.

Fine Arts

Fine Arts History and Culture - Minimum of 3 Hours:
ARH 201 - Ancient Art and Archaeology Credit Hours: 3
ARH 202 - Medieval and Early Modern Art Credit Hours: 3
FNA 101 - Cultures of the World Through Music and Dance Credit Hours: 3
FNA 102 - Explorations in the Creative Process Credit Hours: 3
MUS 115 - Music in Society Credit Hours: 3
MUS 116 - History of Jazz Credit Hours: 3
MUS 117 - American Music Credit Hours: 3
THR 112 - Dance Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
THR 121 - Introduction to Theatre Credit Hours: 3
Or, a minimum of 3 hours from any ARH, FNA, MUS or THR course numbered 001-499. Music - Minimum of 3 Hours:
MUS 106 - Exploring Music Credit Hours: 3
MUS 111 - Theory I Credit Hours: 2
MUSL 111 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing I Credit Hours: 1
MUS 150 - Introduction to Music Listening Credit Hours: 1
MUS 184 - Jazz Ensemble Credit Hours: 1
MUS 185 - Symphonic Band Credit Hours: 1
MUS 186 - University Chorale Credit Hours: 1
MUS 187 - Orchestra Credit Hours: 1
Or, a minimum of 3 hours from any MUS course numbered 001-499. Theatre - Minimum of 3 Hours:
THR 130 - Improvisation Credit Hours: 3
THR 136 - Movement Exploration Credit Hours: 3
THR 230 - Acting For Non-Majors Credit Hours: 3
Or, a minimum of 3 hours from any COM or THR course numbered 001-499. Three credit hours of Watson College of Education Study Abroad can be substituted for any of the above courses.

International Studies

Semester Abroad - Minimum 9 hours from any of the following areas: Anthropology Economics Literature Art/Music Environmental Studies Political Science Conversational Language Geography Religion Comparative Education Geology Sociology Cultural History History