Core Courses
6 hours. Sociology and Economics.
Each student will take the core courses which will also count toward University Studies requirements.
Students will select 1 from the following:
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
|
US201
OR
US302
(OR sub US509) |
History of Missouri
Missouri History
American Frontier History |
3 |
| US105 and US107 |
American History I and American History II
|
6 |
| US220 |
History of American Folklore |
3 |
| UI401 |
American Cultural Landscapes
Pre-reqs include: Artistic Expression, Development of a Major Civilization, & Social System. |
3 |
At least 3 hours must be at the 300 or 400 level:
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
| UI349 |
Comparative Economic Systems
Pre-reqs include: EC101 or EC215; PS103 or PS104. |
3 |
| AN360 |
Meso-American Civilizations
Pre-reqs include: AN180 or AN181 or consent of instructor. |
3 |
| PS570 |
Comparative Government
Pre-req includes: PS103 or PS104. |
3 |
| UI400 |
Business and Ethics
Pre-req includes: completion of 45 hours |
3 |
Select 6 hours from the following (select those courses not taken in the core):
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
| GG170 |
European Peoples and Civilization |
3 |
| EH101 |
Early European Civilization
Formerly WH207. |
3 |
| EH103 |
Modern European Civilization
Formerly WH205. |
3 |
| WH130 |
Latin America Civilization (formerly GH130) |
3 |
| WH100 |
African Civilization (formerly GH100) |
3 |
| GH110 |
Chinese Civilization |
3 |
| WH125 |
Islamic Civilization |
3 |
3 hours from these:
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
| AN181/101 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
| SO206 |
Social Problems of Childhood |
3 |
| SO305 |
American Minority Relations |
3 |
| SO365 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
| SO370 |
The Family |
3 |
| GG180 |
Cultural Geography |
3 |
| EC225 |
Principles of Macroeconomics
Pre-req: EC215; MA134. |
3 |
| EC215 |
Principles of Microeconomics
Pre-req: AD101 or IE102, MA134. |
3 |
| UI307 |
Economic Geography
Pre-req: Economic & Social Systems. |
3 |
Artistic Expression
CHOOSE FROM ANY OF THESE
AR108, AR111, AR112, FL205, LI 205, MM101, MU181, MU182, MU190, DA100, PL203, PG284, TH100, TH101.
3 hours credit.
*C denotes a grade of C or better required.
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
| BS 118 |
Intro to Process Science
If closed, call 651-2170. |
1 |
| BS218 |
Biological Science
With lab. Pre-req includes BS118) (If closed, call 651-2170). |
3 |
CL001, CL002,
CL003, CL004 |
Career Linkage sessions |
0 |
| EC101 |
Economic Problems and Policies
If closed go to http://www.semo.edu/hcb. |
3 |
| EL120 |
Elementary Block I Field
Must pass with credit. |
2 |
| EL210 |
Integrating Technology Into the Classroom *C |
2 |
| EN100 |
English Comp I *C
Placement may require EN099 as a prereq. |
3 |
| EN140 |
Rhetoric and Critical Thinking *CPre-req includes EN100 |
3 |
| HL210 |
Health and Safety *C
If closed, call 651-2197. |
2 |
| LI243 |
Children's Literature (Take with of before Block II) |
3 |
| MA118 |
Mathematics I *C
Pre-req includes Math sectional ACT of 21 or MA101/MA102 is required must be passed w/ credit.
If closed, call 651-2164. |
3 |
| MA318 |
Mathematics II *C
Pre-req includes MA118. If closed, call 651-2164. |
3 |
| MA418 |
Mathematics III
Pre-req includes MA118. If closed, call 651-2164. |
3 |
| MU356 |
Music Skills for the Teacher *C
Pre-req for EL313. If closed, call 651-2141. |
1 |
| PH218 |
Physical Science
Pre-req includes BS118. If closed, call 651-2167. |
3 |
| NTE/Praxis II |
National Teachers' Exam
Take before block IV. Praxis Test code for Elementary is 10011. |
0 |
| PS103 |
Political Systems
If closed, call 651-2183. |
3 |
| PY120/CF120 |
The Child *C
If PY120 is closed, call 651-2132. If CF120 is closed, call 651-2109. |
3 |
| SC105 |
Oral Communication *C
To get on waiting list, go to http://www.semo.edu/communication.
University Studies: Oral Expression - Only SC105 is accepted. |
3 |
|
EL274 |
Diversity in American Schools
If closed, call 651-2128. |
3 |
| UI100/CL001 |
First Year Seminar and Career Survey
If closed, call instructor. |
3 |
| US105/107 |
American History I or II
If closed, call 651-2180. |
3 |
| UI308 |
Physical/Cultural Landscapes
Pre-req includes must have 45 hours completed. If closed, call 651-2146. |
3 |
| UI318 |
Earth Science
Pre-reqs include BS118, PH218, BS218. If closed, call 651-2167. |
3 |
| UI4xx |
Select a UI4xx course. UI401 or UI400 are possible choices. |
3 |
| WP003 |
Writing Proficiency Exam
Must pass. Take after 75 hours completed. If closed, call 651-5905. |
0 |
|
MAPP1 and
MAPP2 |
MAPP1 and MAPP2 (General Assesment)
MAPP2 take after 90 hours completed. To enroll: http://www.semo.edu/testing/costs_22908.htm If closed, call 651-2836. |
0 |
Requirements for Teacher Ed should be met before Block II.
Block II
15 hours. Block II consists of the following classes and includes a field experience in a public school where students present lesson plans and work in other areas as needed or designated. Students in block II should have completed LI243 Children's Literature or should take it concurrently with block II. Requirements for teacher education must be completed for block II. For an explanation of these requirements click here: TEP.
*C denotes a grade of C or better required.
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
| EL314 |
Elementary Field Experience Block II
Must pass. |
3 |
| EL315 |
Theories of Learning & Management *C |
2 |
| EL316 |
Foundations of Reading Techniques *C |
3 |
| EL317 |
Foundations of Language Arts Techniques *C |
2 |
| EF304 |
School and Society *C |
2 |
| EL313 |
Children and the Arts *C |
3 |
Block III
16 hours. Should have had MA118, and either MA318 or MA418, BS118 and either PH218 or BS218; EC101, PS103, UI308 and US105 or US107 before block III is taken. TEP requirements must be met before block III. Block III is a combination of on campus classes and off campus public school field experience. Allow up to three weeks of full time participation for block III and parts of other weeks should also be kept free. Contact Dr. Tahsin Khalid at 651-2505 or tkhalid@semo.edu for additional info if needed.
*C denotes a grade of C or better required.
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
| EL350 |
Elementary Field Experience III
Must pass. |
3 |
| EL351 |
Tech. of Teaching Science *C |
2 |
| EL352 |
Tech. of Teaching Social Studies *C |
1 |
| EL353 |
Tech. of Teaching Mathematics *C |
2 |
| EL354 |
Corrective Reading Instruction *C |
3 |
| EL355 |
Reading Study Strategies/Skills *C |
2 |
| EX390 |
Psych of the Exceptional Child *C |
3 |
| NTE/PRAXIS II |
Take Praxis II with last professional block before student teaching.
Call 573-651-2386 for information. Praxis test code for Elementary is 10011. |
0 |
Block IV
*C denotes a grade of C or better required.
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
| EL453/454 |
Student Teaching *C
There will be two 6 week sessions of student teaching for elementary education.
Available in 50 countries - contact Dr. Benton at 651-2440 for information. |
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