The IU Bloomington School of Education offers a Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education. The Elementary Education program provides coursework and field experiences to prepare future teachers to meet the needs of students in today's schools. The program is designed to prepare teacher education candidates to teach children in K-6th grade.

Elementary Education candidates are generalists. They take a variety of content courses, professional foundation courses, and methods courses to meet the content areas taught in the elementary schools.

Common Grounds - General Education

GenEd requirements, course listings and information can be found in the General Education bulletin.

Content Requirements (38-42 credits)

Language Arts (2.0 GPA)

English Composition (Select one) (Grade of C or higher required)

• CMLT-C 110 Writing the World (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 131 Reading, Writing & Inquiry (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 131EX Elementary Composition (0 cr.)
• ENG-W 170 Intro to Argumentative Writing-Projects in Reading & Writing (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 171 Projects in Digital Literacy (3 cr.)

• AAAD-A 379 Early Black American Writing (3 cr.)
• CMLT-C 340 Women in World Literature (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 111 Discovering Literature (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 203 Introduction to Drama (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 204 Introduction to Fiction (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 205 Introduction to Poetry (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 206 Introduction to Prose (Excluding Fiction) (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 210 Studies in Popular Literature & Mass Media (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 213 Literary Masterpieces I (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 214 Literary Masterpieces II (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 224 Introduction to World Lit in English (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 240 Literature & Public Life (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 357 Twentieth-Century American Poetry (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 358 American Literature 1914-1960 (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 364 Native American Literature (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 369 Studies in British & American Author (3 cr.)

Fine Arts (2.0 GPA)

Music

• EDUC-M 323 Teaching of Music in the Elementary School (2 cr.)

• EDUC-M 135 Individualized Instruction in Art (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 200 Artifacts & Museums in Everyday Life (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 235 Art, Interdisciplinarity and Education (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Z 204 Applied Theatre (3 cr.)

• EDUC-N 101 Teach & Learn Elementary School Math (3 cr.)
• EDUC-N 103 Teach & Learn Elementary  School Math II (3 cr.)
• Mathematical Modeling (3-4 cr.)

• BIOL-Q 201 Biological Science for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
• EAS-E 105 Earth: Our Habitable Planet (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Q 200 Introduction to Scientific Inquiry (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Q 205 STEM for Educators (3 cr.)

Social Studies (2.0 GPA)

US History (Select one)

• HIST-H 105 American History I (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 106 American History II (3 cr.)

• EDUC-E 225 Principles of History & Soc. Sciences in Learning Contexts (3 cr.)
• FOLK-F 111 World Music & Culture (3 cr.)
• GEOG-G 110 Human Geography in a Changing World (3 cr.)
• HIST-B 200 Issues in Western European History (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 101 The World in 20th Century I (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 102 The World in 20th Century II (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 103 Europe: Renaissance to Napoleon (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 104 Europe: Napoleon to Present (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 205 Ancient Civilization (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 206 Medieval Civilization (3 cr.)
• INTL-I 100 Intro to International Studies (3 cr.)
• LATS-L 200 American Borderlands (3 cr.)
• MELC-M 204 Topics in Middle Eastern Culture & Society (3 cr.)
• POLS-Y 103 Introduction to American Politics (3 cr.)
• REL-R 152 Jews, Christians, Muslims (3 cr.)
• REL-R 153 Religions of Asia (3 cr.)

Professional Education (72 credits) 

A 2.5 overall GPA is required in the professional education.

A grade of C or higher is required in each professional EDUC course. The general professional education and block courses must be completed before student teaching.

• EDUC-A 308 Legal and Ethical Issues in Education (3 cr.)
• EDUC-E 300 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society (3 cr.)
• EDUC-E 303 Comprehensive Classroom Management (3 cr.)
• EDUC-G 203 Communication for Youth Serving Professionals (3 cr.)
• EDUC-H 205 Introduction to Educational Thought (3 cr.) OR EDUC-H 340 Education & American Culture (3 cr.)
• EDUC-I 251 Learning Theories for Teachers (3 cr.) AND EDUC-M 101 Lab/Field Experience (1 cr.)
• EDUC-K 248 Elementary School Child: Physical, Emotional and Social Development (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 333 Art Experiences for the Elementary Teachers (2 cr.) OR EDUC-M 334 Drama in Education (2 cr.)
• EDUC-W 200 Teaching with Technology (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 290 Movement Experiences for Pre and Elementary School Children (2 cr.)

• EDUC-K 305 Teaching the Exceptional Learner in Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
• EDUC-L 451 Methods of Literacy Instruction and Assessment I (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 201 Lab/Field Experience (2 cr.)

• EDUC-E 328 Science in Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
• EDUC-E 343 Mathematics in Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
• EDUC-L 452 Methods of Literacy Instruction and Assessment II (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 301 Lab/Field Experience (2 cr.)

• EDUC-E 325 Social Studies in Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
• EDUC-L 453 Methods of Literacy Instruction and Assessment III (3 cr.)
• EDUC-L 454 Literacy Foundations Applications and Assessment (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 401 Lab Field Experience (3 cr.)

• EDUC-M 420 Student Teaching Seminar (1 cr.)
• EDUC-M 425 Student Teaching: Elementary (13 cr.)

Area of Concentration, License Addition or Academic Minor (15+ credits)

Choose ONE subject area to study in depth as an Area of Concentration, Academic Minor or License Addition. Courses completed in the Content Area or Professional Education can double count in the Area of Concentration, Academic Minor or License Addition. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each Area of Concentration or License Addition course. You must maintain a 2.5 GPA in the area you select. (Exception: Academic Minors require a 2.0 GPA.)

NOTE: The Area of Concentration and Academic Minor do not lead to a teaching license.

Area of Concentration 

Child Mental Health 

• EDUC-P 225 Introduction to Mental Health for Children & Youth (3 cr.)
• EDUC-P 248 Elementary School Child: Physical, Emotional & Social Development (3 cr.)
• EDUC-P 403 Psychological Trauma in Children & Adolescents (3 cr.)

Complete one of the following:

• EDUC-G 208 Prevention of Adolescent Risk Behavior (3 cr.)
• EDUC-G 375 Multicultural Skills (3 cr.)
• EDUC-K 343 Introduction to Behavior & Classroom Management (3 cr.)
• EDUC-P 404 Behavior Management in Youth (3 cr.)

Mathematics 

• EDUC-N 101 Teach & Learn Elem School Math (3 cr.)
• EDUC-N 103 Teach & Learn Elem School Math II (3 cr.)
• Mathematical Modeling (3-4 cr.)
• EDUC-N 443 Teaching Elementary Math Problem Solving (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 302 Middle Grades Mathematics Throughout the Secondary Curriculum (3 cr.) OR EDUC-M 302 Calculus and Functions Throughout the Secondary Curriculum (3 cr.) OR MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I (3 cr.) OR MATH-M/S 211 Calculus (4 cr.)

Science 

• AST-A 100 The Solar System (3 cr.) OR CHEM-C 100 The World as Chemistry (3 cr.)
• BIOL-Q 201 Biological Science for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
• EAS-E 105 Earth: Our Habitable Planet (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Q 205 STEM for Educators (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Q 405 Integrated Sciences for Science Education (3 cr.)

Social Studies 

• GEOG-G 110 Human Geography in a Changing World (3 cr.)
• POLS-Y 103 Introduction to American Politics (3 cr.)
• US History (Select one)
  • HIST-H 105 American History I (3 cr.)
  • HIST-H 106 American History II (3 cr.)
• Social Studies Electives (Select two)
  • EDUC-E 225 Principles of History & Soc. Sciences in Learning Contexts (3 cr.)
  • FOLK-F 111 World Music & Culture (3 cr.)
  • GEOG-G 110 Human Geography in a Changing World (3 cr.)
  • HIST-B 200 Issues in Western European History (3 cr.)
  • HIST-H 101 The World in 20th Century I (3 cr.)
  • HIST-H 102 The World in 20th Century II (3 cr.)
  • HIST-H 103 Europe: Renaissance to Napoleon (3 cr.)
  • HIST-H 104 Europe: Napoleon to Present (3 cr.)
  • HIST-H 205 Ancient Civilization (3 cr.)
  • HIST-H 206 Medieval Civilization (3 cr.)
  • INTL-I 100 Intro to International Studies (3 cr.)
  • LATS-L 200 American Borderlands (3 cr.)
  • MELC-M 204 Topics in Middle Eastern Culture & Society (3 cr.)
  • POLS-Y 103 Introduction to American Politics (3 cr.)
  • REL-R 152 Jews, Christians, Muslims (3 cr.)
  • REL-R 153 Religions of Asia (3 cr.)

The Arts 

• EDUC-M 323 Teaching of Music in the Elementary School (2 cr.)
• EDUC-M 333 Art Experiences for the Elementary Teacher (2 cr.)
• EDUC-M 334 Drama in Education (2 cr.)

Complete 3 of the following courses for a total of 9 credits:

• EDUC-M 130 Child Art: Understanding Children’s Artistic Worlds (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 135 Individualized Instruction in Art (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 200 Artifacts, Museums, and Everyday Life (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 235 Art, Interdisciplinarity and Education (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Z 204 Applied Theatre (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Z 402 Youth Theatre Touring  (3 cr.)

License Additions 

A student may choose to complete one of the License Additions listed below. License Additions are between 15 and 32 credits of coursework. A License Addition will require the completion of more than 120 credits for the program, and a minimum 2.5 overall GPA and a C or higher grade in each class.

• Blended and Online Teaching
• English as a New Language
• Mathematics for Middle School

Academic Minors 

Minors are between 15 and 21 credits of coursework. The minor will require the completion of more than 120 credits for the program. A 2.0 overall GPA and a C- or higher grade  in each class is required (exception: School of Education minors require a C or higher grade). Course requirements for each minor are located in the respective Academic Bulletin.

A student may choose to complete one of the Academic Minors offered by the following:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design
• Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies
• Jacobs School of Music
• O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
• School of Education
• School of Public Health
• The Media School