Prepares students for matriculation into the Bachelor of Science Professional Elementary Education program.
Total Program Credits: 61
General Education Requirements: | 36 Credits | ||
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing | 3 | |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing--Humanities/Social Sciences (3.0) | ||
or | ENGL 2020 | Intermediate Writing--Science and Technology | 3 |
MATH 1050 | College Algebra | 4 | |
or | MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries (5.0) | |
Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 (3.0) | ||
and | HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 (3.0) | |
HIST 1700 | American Civilization (3.0) | ||
HIST 1740 | US Economic History (3.0) | ||
POLS 1000 | American Heritage (3.0) | ||
POLS 1100 | American National Government (3.0) | ||
Complete the following: | |||
PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values | 3 | |
HLTH 3100 | Health Education for Elementary Teachers | 2 | |
Distribution Courses: | |||
Biology | 3 | ||
Physical Science | 3 | ||
Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | ||
Humanities Distribution | 3 | ||
Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | ||
PSY 1100 | Human Development Life Span (Social/Behavioral Science) | 3 | |
Discipline Core Requirements: | 15 Credits | ||
Complete the following: | |||
EDEL 2200 | Computer Technology in Education | 2 | |
EDEL 1010 | Introduction to Education | 2 | |
EDEL 2330 | Children's Literature | 3 | |
EDSP 3400 | Exceptional Students | 2 | |
MATH 2010 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 3 | |
MATH 2020 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II | 3 | |
Elective Requirements: | 10 Credits | ||
Complete 10 of course 1000 or higher. The following is a list of recommended courses
to choose from (the courses required for a degree in Early Childhood License are grouped
together):
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10 | ||
ART 3400 | Elementary Art Education Methods (3.0) | ||
MUSC 3400 | Music in the Elementary School (2.0) | ||
DANC 3400 | Dance in the Elementary School (2.0) | ||
THEA 2200 | Theatre and Drama in the Elementary School (3.0) | ||
PHIL 3450 | Philosophy of Childhood (3.0) | ||
Early Childhood License | |||
EDEC 2300 | Including Young Diverse Learners (2.0) | ||
EDEC 2500 | Child Development Birth to Eight Years (3.0) | ||
EDEC 2600 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education (2.0) | ||
EDEC 2610 | Child Guidance (3.0) | ||
EDEC 2630 | Literacy and Literature for Early Childhood (3.0) |
Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and italicized.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
MATH 1050 or MATH 1055 |
College Algebra or College Algebra with Preliminaries | 4 |
EDEL 1010 | Introduction to Education | 2 |
EDEL 2200 | Computer Technology in Education | 2 |
Elective | 2 | |
Semester total: | 13 | |
Notes: Recommend SLSS 1000 as elective | ||
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing: Humanities/Social Science | 3 |
MATH 2010 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
American Institutions | 3 | |
Biology Distribution | 3 | |
Elective | 2 | |
Semester total: | 14 | |
Notes: Recommend HIST 1700 or POLS 1100 as American Institutions; Recommend BIOL 1010 as Biology Distribution; Recommend SLSS 120R as elective | ||
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MATH 2020 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
HLTH 3100 | Health Education for Elementary Teachers | 2 |
Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
EDEL 2330 | Children's Literature | 3 |
Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 17 | |
Notes: Begin taking PRAXIS II exam this semester for program entrance; Recommend COMM 1020 as Humanities Distribution; Recommend PHSC 1000 as Physical Science Distribution; Recommend GEOG 1300 as elective | ||
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
PSY 1100 | Human Development Life Span | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values | 3 |
Fine Art Distribution | 3 | |
EDSP 3400 | Exceptional Students | 2 |
3rd Science Distribution | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 17 | |
Notes: Fine Art Distribution select either ART 3400, THEA 2200 or both MUSC 3400 and DANC 3400; Recommend PETE 3400 as elective | ||
Degree total: | 61 |
Name: |
Elementary Education |
Location: |
ME 116 |
Telephone: |
801-863-8228 |
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Mission Statement
The UVU School of Education prepares educators and clinicians to have a positive impact through meaningful innovation, engaged pedagogy, rigorous preparation, inclusion and diversity, and transformative communities.Elementary Education
Advisement Center:
Advisors:
Elementary Education Partner Districts
Alpine School District
Canyons School District
Granite School District
Jordan School District
Nebo School District
North Summit School District
Park City School District
Provo School District
South Summit School District
Wasatch School District
Early Childhood Education Program
The Early Childhood Education program is strongly aligned with community needs. It provides instruction and preparation for those seeking to work with young children in preschool and day care facilities. It provides a strong experiential program through course work, observations and practicum.
Professional Elementary Teacher Education Program
The Professional Elementary Teacher Education Program at Utah Valley University is designed to prepare quality, entry-level candidates for teaching in elementary education programs grades K-6. Students successfully completing the UVU professional teacher education program graduation and licensure requirements receive a baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education and a Level I Utah Professional Teaching License.
The UVU teacher education initial licensure program is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), the Utah State Board of Education, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Career Opportunities
Early Childhood Education Program
Career opportunities include: teaching in early childhood programs and child care centers, Head Start teacher and teacher aide, teacher aide in elementary school, teacher aide in special education classes, owner and/or director of preschool or child care center.
Professional Elementary Teacher Education Program
Upon successful completion of the UVU Professional Teacher Education Program and the Praxis Subject Assessment, students are recommended to the Utah State Board of Education for an Elementary Education professional educator license.This license allows individuals to teach in Utah elementary schools.
Certain Elementary Education (EDEL) and Early Childhood Education (EDEC) courses transfer to other institutions offering these programs.
Degrees/License
Degrees available: Certificate of Completion in Early Care and Education, Associate in Science (AS) in Early Childhood Education, Associate in Science (AS) in Pre-Elementary Education, Baccalaureate of Science Degree (BS) in Elementary Education. The State of Utah offers professional educator licenses for Elementary Education.
Admission & Retention
Admission to the Education Program is required for enrollment in professional studies level courses. Admission criteria*: 1) Praxis (5001) Scores (required scores: Read/Lang. Art = 157, Math = 157, Social Studies = 155, Science – 159); 2) GPA of 3.00 or higher (including B- or higher in all EDEL pre-professional emphasis courses); 3) a grade of B- or higher in ENGL 2010 and a C or higher in all required math courses; and 4) Completion of the coursework for the Associate of Science degree in Pre-Elementary Education or equivalent. Applicants are accepted into the Teacher Education Program for fall and spring semesters after meeting entrance requirements.
*Please contact the Elementary Education Advisors for the current admission requirements. Admission to the teacher education licensure program is a separate process from and in addition to admission to Utah Valley University. Meeting the minimum requirements qualifies the student to be considered for admission.
To continue in the program, students are expected to maintain all program standards. They must maintain expected levels of competence in all coursework, field work, and student teaching with all course grades at or above a B- and a program GPA of 3.00 or higher. Additionally, teacher candidates are expected to adhere to standards of personal integrity, responsibility, and citizenship commonly expected of professional educators.
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Careers: | ||
Teacher aid within the Utah public or private education systems. |
Follow the links below to view current, detailed Utah Department of Workforce Services occupational information for that career.