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Initial Licensure Program—Elementary 1-6 (21 credits)
Candidates with a bachelor's degree, but no formal teaching experience, may earn their initial license as elementary teachers 1–6 by completing the following courses (all are three credits, except for ED 402, which is six credits):
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- ED 407 The Elementary School: Mathematics 1-6*
- ED 413 Literacy Development*
- ED 510 Teaching Today: Individual Aspects
- ED 514 Educating Children with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom
- ED 519A/B Curriculum Adaptations/Differentiated Instruction for Students with Special Needs
- ED 402 Initial Practicum/Seminar
* These two courses are field-based and require candidates to spend a minimum of 75 hours in school settings. While in a school, candidates observe, tutor, and where possible teach in both small- and large-group settings.
MTEL Requirements (Teacher Testing)
In order to be accepted into the initial licensure program, candidates must pass the Communication/Literacy Test while taking the first two courses in the initial licensure program.
In order to register for the practicum (student teaching), candidates must pass the Foundations of Reading Test and the General Curriculum Test.
MAT Degree Program—Professional Licensure (30 credits)
Candidates who have already earned their initial licensure and wish to earn a master's degree and professional licensure must complete the following three-credit courses:
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- ID 510 Natural Sciences in the Classroom
- ID 511 Natural Sciences in the Classroom
- ID 512 Humanities in the Classroom
- ID 513 Humanities in the Classroom
- ID 514 Social Sciences in the Classroom
- ED 511 Teaching Today: Social Aspects
- One of the following:
o ED 512 Children's Language and Learning
o ED 513 Developmental Issues and Children's Learning
o ED 514 Educating Children with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom
- ED 520 Children's Literature
- ED 610 Research Seminar
- ED 611 Clinical Practicum
Graduate program courses are offered in each of four sessions: fall, spring, summer session I, and summer session II.
Courses for Catholic School Educators are offered this summer at a reduced tuition rate. Learn More Here!