Elementary-Middle Education Major with K-8 certification

Degree

Elementary-Middle Education Major with K-8 certification
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Contact

Audrey Bartholomew (Chair)

abartholomew1@une.edu

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Mission

The mission of the Department of Education is to develop reflective teachers and school leaders who are competent and caring lifelong learners. Our faculty members are dedicated to our students, university, and community through our research, service, and innovative teaching. In addition to the mission statement, the Department of Education has four guiding principles that are used in development and delivery of all courses and programs. These principles are:

  • Rigorous mind
  • Compassionate heart
  • Competent demonstration
  • Reflective stance

These guiding principles are integrated into all of our programs and align with our mission statement to define our commitment to our students. The programs in the Department of Education are aligned with state teacher certification standards, and only individuals who demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, professional attitude, and commitment to future students will be recommended by the institution for certification.

Major Description

Students complete a four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary/middle education and earn Maine certification to teach in grades K-8. 51°µÍø has reciprocity with the majority of state in the United States including New England.

Curricular Requirements

Elementary-MIDDLE Education K-8 Certification Credits
CAS Core Requirements 42-46
Professional Core Courses  
EDU 105 - Exploring Teaching 3
EDU 110 - Supporting 21st Century Learning Through Technology 3
EDU 202 - Curriculum & Assessment 3

SPE  220 - Exceptionalities in the Classroom

 3
EDU 261 - Teaching Social Studies: K - 8 3
EDU 267 - Teaching Science: K - 8 3
EDU 373 -Teaching Mathematics: K - 8 3
EDU 381 - Foundations of Literacy Development and Instruction 3
EDU 382 - Literacy Research-Based Instructional Methods 3
EDU 385 - Diversity Issues in Schools 3
SPE 405 - Inclusive Methods and Data-Based Decision Making  3
EDU 485 - Elementary Practicum 3
EDU 491 - Student Teaching Internship and Seminar 12
Electives or Physical Education Concentration 6-26
  • You MUST take a minimum of 6 credits of ENG, MAT, HIS/POL, and SCI in order to teach and receive state certification. These courses can be a part of the CORE or taken as an elective. Consult with your academic advisor when choosing electives.
  • Students pursuing the Physical Education Concentration should see the Concentration Tab below for Course List. 
  
Electives to get to 120 credits variable
Minimum Required Total Credits  120-122

Field Experience

The faculty in the Department of Education are committed to ongoing and frequent observation and involvement in schools. The teacher education programs at 51°µÍø have a specific competency-based focus to meet the Maine