German — Elementary, BAE

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Department of Modern and Classical Languages, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

45 credits

Introduction

This major satisfies the academic major requirement for teacher certification with an endorsement in elementary education and must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in elementary education. See the Elementary Education section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.

No foreign language endorsement granted.

This program is designed for prospective elementary teachers who wish to concentrate their major efforts in a foreign language. This program is not intended to result in a teaching endorsement by the department, but does satisfy the academic major requirement for certification in elementary education.

Grade Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the elementary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement.

A GPA of 2.75 is required in major language.

Requirements

❑ Minimum of 21 credits must be taken in language skills courses (e.g., GERM 201, GERM 202, GERM 203, GERM 301, GERM 302, GERM 401) through the fourth year.

❑ Remaining credits are to be earned in selected courses under advisement at the 300- or 400-level in the language; up to 24 of these credits may be earned through foreign study course work in language, culture or literature (if taken in the target language).

Additional Requirements

Elementary Education Professional Program Requirements

Department of Elementary Education, Woodring College of Education

103-104 credits

Introduction

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree with teacher certification and an endorsement in elementary education must complete the GURs, an approved academic major, and the professional education course work listed below.

Admission and Declaration Process

Admission Requirements

Grade Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the elementary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement.

Professional Studies Core (25 credits)

Elementary Program — Methods, Curriculum Content, and Field Experiences (78-79 credits)

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements (GURS)
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement