Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
The B.A. in elementary education leads to licensure as an elementary teacher (K-6) in the state of Vermont. Certification is reciprocal with more than 30 states, including every state along the eastern seaboard.
Students in this program must:
- Complete the elementary education major;
- Complete a self-selected 30-credit liberal arts concentration;
- Submit an approved professional portfolio that meets Vermont licensure requirements; and
- Have an overall grade point average of B or better.
As an elementary education major, you will also undertake two separate student teaching experiences. The first is a semester-long assignment in a classroom at one of our Professional Development School (PDS) sites. The second involves a full semester in a public school classroom during the senior year. Many Vermont elementary, middle and secondary schools offer placement for these experiences.
Please consult the undergraduate catalogue for a complete listing of program prerequisites and requirements.
Required Core Courses
EDU-2040 |
Child Development |
3 |
EDU-2080 |
Literacy Instruction in the Elementary School I |
4 |
EDU-2110 |
Introduction to Exceptional Populations |
3 |
EDU-2320 |
Engaged in Creative Teaching and Learning |
3 |
EDU-3010 |
Social and Natural Science Methods for Elementary Teachers * |
3 |
EDU-3020 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
EDO-3030 |
Methods and Materials for Teaching Elementary School Mathematics * |
3 |
EDU-3080 |
Literacy Instruction in the Elementary School II |
3 |
EDU-3120 |
Methods in Health and Physical Education for Elementary School Teachers |
2 |
EDU-3811 |
Elementary Student Teaching I |
6 |
EDU-4820 |
Elementary Student Teaching II |
12 |
Total Credits: 45
