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Elementary Education Program
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate students must successfully complete 120 semester hours including general education requirements and attain a minimum 2.00 grade point average to graduate from NIU.
Students in the B.S.Ed. with major in elementary education program must complete at least 52 upper-division semester hours and meet the following requirements:
Methods course work in the following areas:
- Children's Literature
- Reading
- Mathematics
- Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Science
A mix of clinical experiences, seminars, and student teaching.
Course work in:
- Integrating Exceptional Students
- Philosophy of Education
- Outdoor Environmental Education
- Assessment
Upper-division electives selected with advice and consent of the NIU adviser.
Additional pre-elementary education course work taken at RVC may serve as transfer credit to fulfill NIU degree requirements. Students should consult with the adviser for transfer credit consent.
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