Teaching All Learners: Elementary / Special Education Initial Program

The School of Education prepares students in the Teaching All Learners: Elementary Education Initial Program (TAL) for careers teaching in elementary K-6 and special education classrooms grades K-6.

Candidates who complete this program will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and are eligible for the Elementary Generalist (K-6), Exceptional Needs—Mild Intervention.

General Education Requirements (56 cr.)

Language Arts (6 cr.)

• ENG W131 Elementary Composition (3 cr.)
• SPCH S121 Public Speaking (3 cr.)

Cultural and Historical Studies (6 cr.)

• Select one of the following:
• HIST H105 American History I (3 cr.) or
• HIST H106 American History II (3 cr.) and
• HIST A363 Indiana History (3 cr.)

 Social and Behavioral Studies (6 cr.)

• GEOG G110 Introduction to Human Geography (3 cr.)
• Approved Minority Studies elective (3 cr.)

Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (23 cr.)

• MATH T101 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3 cr.)
• MATH T102 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3 cr.)
• MATH T103 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Ill (3 cr.)
• Biology (with lab)
• Geology (with lab)
• Chemistry or Physics (with lab) or EDUC Q200 Inquiry for Elementary Teachers

Health and Physical Education (5 cr.)

• HPER P290 Movement Experiences for Preschool and Elementary School Children (2 cr.)
• HPER H414 Health Education in Grades K-8 (3 cr.)

Arts and Humanities (10 cr.)

• ENG W231 Intermediate Expository Writing (3 cr.)
• ENG L390 Children’s Literature (3 cr.)
• EDUC M323 Teaching Music in the Elementary Schools (2 cr.)
• EDUC M333 Art Experiences for the Elementary Teacher (2 cr.)

Educational Foundation Requirements (15 cr.)

• EDUC F200 Examining Self as Teacher (3 cr.)
• EDUC W200 Using Computers in Education (3 cr.)
• EDUC P250 Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
• EDUC K205 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3 cr.)
• EDUC H340 Education and American Culture (recommended for the third block) (3 cr.)

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