Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
120 Semester Credits / 10 Semesters / 40 Months
Delivery Mode: Online with Student Teaching
The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree is an integrated california multiple subjects credential program that provides students with the understanding and skills necessary to prepare them for careers or professions teaching or working with children in various roles. The curriculum for the education degree involves more than one discipline, fostering the understanding of people, nations, institutions, history, arts, sciences, and core courses for educators including a required two term, full-time, student teaching experience. The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is a Multiple Subject Credential Preparation program for students in California interested in teaching at the TK-6 level.
Requirements for all Credential Program Candidates
All credential candidates must provide evidence of passing the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or receive a waiver and provide a Certificate of Clearance (fingerprint clearance). Completing ENG 140 and MAT 105 with a B or above qualifies students for a BSR-41 CBEST equivelency.
Student Teaching Requirements
- Certificate of Clearance from the CTC (fingerprint clearance)
- CPR Certification
- Negative TB test
- Complete 600 hours of full-time student teaching in an approved classroom(s) over 2 eight-week sessions regardless of holidays or vacation days
- Students are advised not to work during their student teaching experience as it is a full-time commitment requiring 40 plus hours each week
- Substitute teaching and non-sequential or unapproved placements may not be counted towards the 600 hours of required practicum
- Students may be required to travel to distant school sites as assigned - specific school schedule requests or school sites may or may not be accommodated
All student teaching must be completed in a California classroom.
Program Completion Requirements
- Complete program with a Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher
- Passed the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
- Exit Interview
- Exit Survey
Teacher Credentialing and Licensure
Per the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) all students must meet the specific requirements in effect at the time of candidate application for credential. While the United States University program prepares California teacher candidates it does not guarantee teacher licensure. All credential candidates are encouraged to check the commission requirement page on a regular basis as requirements may change. HTTPS://WWW.CTC.CA.GOV/DOCS/DEFAULT-SOURCE/LEAFLETS/CL560C.PDF?SFVRSN=8DB75DFC_16
In order to be recommended to the California Teaching Commission for a Multiple Subject credential candidates must complete the following requirements:
- Complete a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university.
- Satisfy the basic skills requirement (Passage of the CBEST exam or equivelency).
- Achieve a passing score on required subject matter exams (CSET or equivelency).
- Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA).
- Complete a course in the provisions and principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- Complete a Commission-approved multiple subject teacher preparation program.
- Passed EdTPA Tasks.
- Obtain a formal recommendation for the credential by the program sponser.
Outcomes
1. Students will engage and support all learners.
2. Students will establish an effective learning environment.
3. Students will apply subject matter expertise to facilitate learning.
4. Students will craft appropriate learning experiences tailored to diverse learners.
5. Students will effectively evaluate student learning outcomes.
6. Students will commit to pursuing professional development as educators.
7. Students will implement effective literacy instruction strategies to support the diverse needs of all students.
8. Students will apply effective writing and analytical skills.
9. Students will effectively communicate a global perspective on the past and present.
Curriculum Requirements
Core Requirements
| EDU205 | Health, Nutrition, and PE for Teachers | 3 |
| EDU501 | Affirming and Valuing Diversity in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU503 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU504 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDU510 | Introduction to Classroom Instruction | 3 |
| EDU525 | English Language Developmental Strategies for English Language Learners | 3 |
| ENG403 | Multi-Ethnic Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS320 | California History | 3 |
| MAT221 | Math for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| MAT222 | Math for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| MAT241 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PSY285 | Child Development | 3 |
| SCI222 | Science for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
Multiple Subject Requirements
Multiple subject requirements - CSET passage, TB clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and CPR certificate required prior to enrollment.
| EDU534 | Elementary STEM Teaching Methods | 3 |
| EDU535 | Elementary Language and Literacy Teaching Methods | 3 |
| EDU536 | Language Arts and Reading K-6 | 3 |
| EDU561 | Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) I | 5 |
| EDU562 | Directed Student Teaching Seminar I | 1 |
| EDU563 | Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) II | 5 |
| EDU564 | Directed Student Teaching Seminar II | 1 |
Elective Requirements
Students are required to take 15 credits of electives selected from the list below.
| BUS101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS110 | Data Analysis and Communication Tools | 3 |
| BUS220 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BUS331 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| CHM102 | Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
| CIS101 | IT Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNT100 | Fundamentals of Networking | 3 |
| FIN310 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| HCA101 | Healthcare Delivery in the United States | 3 |
| HCA201 | Terminologies and Classification Systems | 3 |
| HED300 | Introduction to Health Education | 3 |
| HRM210 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HSC101 | Health and Society | 3 |
| HSC105 | Cultural Competence in Healthcare | 3 |
| HSC215 | Survey of Public Health Biology | 3 |
| MGT321 | Organizational Behavior and Management | 3 |
| MGT332 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| MGT334 | Organizational and Business Communication | 3 |
| MGT410 | Leading Organizations | 3 |
| MGT441 | Negotiation and Conflict in Management | 3 |
| MGT442 | Leading Diverse and Dispersed Teams | 3 |
| MKT210 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| PHI105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
General Education Requirements
| ART160 | Visual and Performing Arts | 3 |
| BIO150 | General Biology | 3 |
| CIS120 | Introduction to Digital Literacy | 3 |
| COM104 | Speech | 3 |
| COM105 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ENG130 | English Composition and Reading | 3 |
| ENG140 | English Composition and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ENG205 | Information and Media Literacy | 3 |
| HIS120 | United States History I | 3 |
| HIS122 | United States History II | 3 |
| HUM499 | Senior Seminar: Humanities | 3 |
| MAT105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PHI399 | Applied Philosophy and Ethics | 3 |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |