Primary Education (PK-5)
Primary Education PK-5 Program leads to a Bachelor of Science Education Degree and prepares candidates to qualify for the Ohio license to teach levels Pre-Kindergarten to grade 5.
Professional Education Licensure Program Transitions Map
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- Complete Admission Application
- Minimum GPA: 2.75
- Pre-Service Teacher Permit
- Complete 32 college credit hours
- Click here to review additional admission requirement options
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- Dispositions EDU 3264
- Foundations Obs Hrs (20)
- EDU 3310 Microteaching/PreCPAST
- Current clear background check
- Successfully complete all coursework
- Meet all deadlines to ensure placement by the field and clinical director
- Attend OAE Workshops
- Attend Majors Meetings
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- Pass applicable OAE licensure exams
- Admission to Student Teaching
- Obtain Ohio Pre-Service Permit
- Successfully complete all coursework except student teaching
- Successful completion of Methods TWS PreCPAST, Lesson Plans, Dispositions, CMOT
- Meet all deadlines to ensure placement by the field and clinical director
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- Minimum Cohort GPA: 3.0
- Successful completion of 12-15 weeks of Student Teaching
- Successful completion of Capstone course assignments, including the TWS, CPAST, Lesson Plans
- Dispositions
- CMOT
- ST surveys regarding post-grad plans
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- Degree Awarded
- Completion of all requirements for licensure
- Candidate assessment of cooperating teacher
- Candidate assessment of university supervisor
- Candidate assessment of EPP
- Post grad surveys
- Employer feedback
- Obtain Ohio License
Professional Education Licensure Co-Curricular Program Map
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- Get to know your FSYSS advisor
- Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
- Attend Professional Education Majors Meetings
- Visit TEAP-C regularly
- Attend Freshman Convocation
- Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
- Register for 12 semester hours
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- Meet with your advisor in the Teacher Education and Advisement Partnership Center (TEAP-C) regularly
- Attend Professional Education Majors Meetings
- Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
- Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
- Apply and be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP)
- Obtain your background check and Ohio Pre-Service Teacher Permit
- Begin completing Level 1 field and clinical experience (Observation)
- Attend CSU Career Expo (October & March)
- Take 12 – 18 semester credit hours
- Explore and join professional organizations within your career of interest
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- Attend Professional Majors Meetings
- Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
- Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
- Take practice OAE exams
- Utilize 240 tutoring
- Form study groups
- Build your professional resume
- Attend OAE workshops/Pass OAEs
- Have first degree audit completed by the Office of the Registrar/chart your path to graduation with your advisor
- Take 15-18 semester credit hours, if necessary
- Begin taking Level 2 field and clinical experiences (Methods)
- Attend CSU Career Expo (October & March)
- Explore and join professional organizations within your career of interest
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- Attend Professional Education Majors Meetings
- Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
- Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
- Pass required OAEs
- Have final degree audit completed by the Office of the Registrar
- Complete graduation application
- Participate in Senior Salute
- Successfully Student Teach
- Successfully complete Capstone Seminar
- Update resume
- Complete job applications and interview for jobs
- Attend school district job fairs
- Complete exit survey for EPP
- Apply for and obtain Ohio teaching license
- Join professional organizations within your career of interest
Requirements
The curriculum below is to be used in consultation with the student's advisor. The student must be familiar with the University requirements, the General Education Requirements, and Special Requirements for the above degree.
Note: Twelve to fifteen weeks of clinical experience through Student Teaching are required.
Curriculum
The minimum number of hours needed to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Primary Education (PK-5) is 120.
| Fall semester | Spring semester | ||||
| Course # | Title | Credits | Course # | Title | Credits |
| Freshman | Freshman | ||||
| ENG 1101 | Intro to Writing for College or Equivalent | 4 | ENG 1102 | Writing/Researching the Essay | 4 |
| MTH 1750 | College Algebra | 3 | ELECTIVE | From List D *PHY 1183 Intro to Astronomy | 2 |
| HIS 1XXX | 1121 or 1122 | 3 | ELECTIVE | From List B HIS 1100 Ohio History | 3 |
| USS 1000 | Undergraduate Student Success | 2 | ELECTIVE | From List C | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | From List D *PHY 1120 Physical Science | 3 | HHP 1000 | Health and Wellness | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 13 | |||
| Sophomore | Sophomore | ||||
| ELECTIVE | Elective List B, C, D | 3 | EDU 2600 | Intro to Teacher Education | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Elective List B, C, D | 3 | ELECTIVE | From List C- EDU 2300 Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | From List B | 3 | EDU 2700 | Planning for Instruction | 3 |
| MTH 3000 | Geometry for Teachers | 3 | EDU 2200 | Intro to Teaching Reading | 3 |
| EDU 2500 | Professional Education Seminar | 2 | EDU 3210 | Child Growth & Dev | 3 |
| Total | 14 | 15 | |||
| Junior | Junior | ||||
| EDP 3100 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | EDU 4420 | Professional Ethics & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDU 3263 | Classroom Management | 3 | EDU 3315 | Teaching Reading | 3 |
| EDU 3266 | Individuals w Special Needs | 3 | EDU 3300 | Language Arts Methods | 3 |
| EDU 3320 | Phonics & Reading | 3 | EDP 3103 | Curriculum & Instruction in Math | 3 |
| EDU 3310 | Language & Literacy | 3 | EDP 3104 | Curriculum & Instruction in Science | 3 |
| EDU 3264 | Multicultural Education | 3 | EDU 3337 | Social Studies Methods | 3 |
| Total | 18 | 18 | |||
| Senior | Senior | ||||
| EDU 3265 | Educational Technology | 3 | EDU 4491 | Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDU 3335 | Mathematics Methods | 3 | EDU 4895 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| EDU 3336 | Science Methods | 3 | |||
| EDU 4410 | Family & Community Relationships | 3 | |||
| EDU 4435 | Observe/Document/ Assess | 3 | |||
| Total | 15 | 12 | |||