Elementary Education Minor
The Minor in Elementary Education is intended for students who plan to enter a graduate teacher education program and be licensed in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. While the minor is not a requirement for admission to the PSU Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP), it does include all the prerequisites for admission to the program. Students seeking a license for early childhood and elementary education must complete a graduate-level licensure program. The Graduate School of Education provides the teacher licensure as part of the GTEP.
Requirements
Language Arts (7 credits)
Sciences (8 credits)
| G 355 | Earth and Space Sciences for Elementary Educators | 4 |
| Sci 311U | Teaching Everyday Science | 4 |
Math (12 credits)
| Mth 211 | Foundations Of Elementary Mathematics I | 4 |
| Mth 212 | Foundations Of Elementary Mathematics II | 4 |
| Mth 213 | Foundations Of Elementary Mathematics III | 4 |
Education (7 credits)
| Ed 420 | Introduction to Education and Society | 4 |
| SpEd 418 | Survey of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
Social Studies (8 credits)
Fine and Performing Arts (8 credits)
| Art 312 | Art in the Elementary School | 4 |
| Mus 381 | Music for Elementary Teachers | 4 |
Health (4 credits)
| PHE 250 | Our Community: Our Health | 4 |
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| PHE 365 | Health Promotion Programs for Children and Youth | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 54
The total may vary depending on the transfer of community college equivalent courses which carry, in some cases, fewer credits. A minimum of 18 credits must be upper-division. Only grades of C- or above may be counted toward these requirements. Students must take all coursework for differentiated grades. At least 16 credits must be in residence at PSU. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in coursework is required.