Universityof Missouri Columbia Elementary Education
http://majors.missouri.edu/viewmajor.php?mid=70
Department contact:
109 Hill Hall
573-882-7832
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. Ed.)
with a major in Elementary Education
Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree, with a major in Elementary Education, prepares students for Missouri Teacher Certification grades 1-6.
The College of Education is fully accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.
Academic Information
Admission Requirements:
All first-time college freshmen applying to the University of Missouri for enrollment in the College of Education must meet admissions standards for the University of Missouri (more stringent requirements subsequently may be required for admission to professional programs and advanced phases within the College of Education).
All students must apply to Phase II of the Teacher Development Program.
General Requirements for Admission to Phase II:
(Do Not Self-Advise! Review your requirements and plans to complete them with an Academic Advisor)
English 1000 with a "C-" or higher
College Algebra or equivalent with a "C-" or higher (or competency in oral proficiency as demonstrated by successfully passing the Principles of Public Speaking -- DSST exam)
Currently a College of Education Student
Demonstration of competence of Phase I learning markers as demonstrated by satisfactory completion of Phase I courses (TDP 11XX: Orientation, grade of "S"; TDP 2005 and TDP 2044, grade of "S" in each course; TDP 2000 and TDP 2040, grade of "C" (2.000) or higher in each course)
Minimum MU GPA and overall cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.750 or higher
Minimum passing score on each subtest of the CBASE of 235 or higher
Possession of characteristics associated with effective performance in a professional role at the level and major selected
Satisfactory completion of additional courses that may be required for specific majors
Completion of online Application for Progression into Phase II and any required supplemental materials
Additional Courses Required for Admission to Phase II by Program Area-Elementary Education:
Lower-level writing intensive course with a "C-" or higher
Music 1618 (or competency in music performance as demonstrated by passing the Music Skills exam)
Statistics 1200, or equivalent, with a "C-" or higher
Limited Enrollment:
Elementary Education experiences high demand and therefore has limited enrollment in Phase II. Meeting minimum College of Education requirements does not guarantee admission to Limited Enrollment Programs.
Individuals seeking transfer to the College of Education must meet the following conditions:
Individuals applying to transfer from another MU division must have the following MU and overall cumulative GPA in order to be admitted to the College of Education.
Freshman Classification (0-29 credit hours): 2.600 or higher
Sophomore Classification (30-59 credit hours): 2.700 or higher
Junior Classification/Senior Classification (60+ credit hours): 2.750 or higher
Minimum GPA for Admission:2.75
Specifically required non-major courses for the BS Ed degree:
Political Science 1100
Geography 1100 or 1200
History 1100, 1200, or 2210
Psychology 1000
Statistics 1200
Physics 2330
A course in Economics
A course in English literature
One course in art or non-applied music
Teacher Development Program 1200: Elements of Health Education
Entry-level courses to sample the major:
Teacher Development Program (TDP) 1100: Orientaiton
TDP 2000/2005: Inquiry into Learning I
TDP 2040/2044: Inquiry into Schools, Community and Society I
Sample 8-semester outline(s):
http://registrar.missouri.edu/Catalog/Plans/EDUC_elementary_education06.pdf
Related majors, minors and areas of study on the MU campus:
Agricultural Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development and Family Studies, Middle School Education, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education
Department Website:
www.education.missouri.edu