Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
120 Semester Credits / 10 Semesters / 40 Months
Delivery Mode: Online with Student Teaching
The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree provides students with the understanding and skills necessary to prepare them for careers or professions teaching or working with children in various roles. The curriculum for the education degree involves more than one discipline, fostering the understanding of people, nations, institutions, history, arts, sciences, and core courses for educators including a required two term, full-time, student teaching experience. The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is a Multiple Subject Credential Preparation program for students in California interested in teaching at the TK-6 level.
Requirements for all Credential Program Candidates
All credential candidates must provide evidence of passing the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or receive a waiver before or during the term in which they reach junior status and provide Certificate of Clearance (fingerprint clearance). Completing ENG 140 and MAT 105 with a B or above qualifies students for a BSR-41 CBEST Waiver.
To stay on schedule for graduation and to be recommended as a candidate to the CTC students seeking a credential pathway must show proof of attempting or passing the California Subjects Examination Test (CSET) prior to beginning any EDU coursework. It is highly recommended that candidates take this exam as early in the program as possible.
Student Teaching Requirements
- Submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status 60 days prior to the start of student teaching
- Completed and passed the CSET for the credential being sought
- CPR Certification
- Complete 600 hours of full-time student teaching in an approved classroom(s) over 2 eight-week sessions regardless of holidays or vacation days
- Students are advised not to work during their student teaching experience as it is a full-time commitment requiring 40 plus hours each week
- Substitute teaching and non-sequential or unapproved placements may not be counted towards the 600 hours of required practicum
- Students may be required to travel to distant school sites as assigned - specific school schedule requests or school sites may or may not be accommodated
- In order to progress to the second student teaching session (EDU563) a minimum of 1 EdTPA task must be completed
All student teaching must be completed in a California classroom.
Program Completion Requirements
- Complete program with a Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher
- Passed the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
- Exit Interview
- Exit Survey
Teacher Credentialing and Licensure
Per the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) all students must meet the specific requirements in effect at the time of candidate application for credential. While the United States University program prepares California teacher candidates it does not guarantee teacher licensure. All credential candidates are encouraged to check the commission requirement page on a regular basis as requirements may change. HTTPS://WWW.CTC.CA.GOV/DOCS/DEFAULT-SOURCE/LEAFLETS/CL560C.PDF?SFVRSN=8DB75DFC_16
In order to be recommended to the California Teaching Commission for a Multiple Subject credential candidates must complete the following requirements:
- Complete a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university.
- Satisfy the basic skills requirement (Passage of the CBEST exam or waiver).
- Achieve a passing score on required subject matter exams (CSET or waiver).
- Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA).
- Complete a course in the provisions and principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- Complete a Commission-approved multiple subject teacher preparation program.
- Passed EdTPA Tasks.
- Obtain a formal recommendation for the credential by the program sponsor.
Outcomes
1: Engaging and supporting all students in learning.
2: Creating and maintaining effective environments for student learning.
3: Understanding and organizing subject matter for student learning.
4: Planning instruction and designing learning experiences for all students.
5: Assessing student learning.
6: Developing as a professional educator.
Curriculum Requirements
Core Requirements
| EDU205 | Health, Nutrition, and PE for Teachers | 3 |
| EDU501 | Affirming and Valuing Diversity in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU503 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU504 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDU510 | Introduction to Classroom Instruction | 3 |
| EDU525 | English Language Developmental Strategies for English Language Learners | 3 |
| ENG403 | Multi-Ethnic Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS320 | California History | 3 |
| MAT221 | Math for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| MAT222 | Math for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| MAT241 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PSY285 | Child Development | 3 |
| SCI222 | Science for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
Multiple Subject Requirements
Multiple subject requirements - CSET passage, TB clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and CPR certificate required prior to enrollment.
| EDU534 | Curriculum and Instruction I | 3 |
| EDU535 | Curriculum and Instruction II | 3 |
| EDU536 | Language Arts and Reading K-6 | 3 |
| EDU561 | Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) I | 5 |
| EDU562 | Directed Student Teaching Seminar I | 1 |
| EDU563 | Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) II | 5 |
| EDU564 | Directed Student Teaching Seminar II | 1 |
Elective Requirements
Students are required to take 15 credits of electives selected from the list below.
| BUS101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS110 | Data Analysis and Communication Tools | 3 |
| BUS220 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BUS331 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| CHM102 | Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
| CIS101 | IT Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNT100 | Fundamentals of Networking | 3 |
| FIN310 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| HCA101 | Healthcare Delivery in the United States | 3 |
| HCA201 | Terminologies and Classification Systems | 3 |
| HED300 | Introduction to Health Education | 3 |
| HRM210 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HSC101 | Health and Society | 3 |
| HSC105 | Cultural Competence in Healthcare | 3 |
| HSC215 | Survey of Public Health Biology | 3 |
| MGT321 | Organizational Behavior and Management | 3 |
| MGT332 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| MGT334 | Organizational and Business Communication | 3 |
| MGT410 | Leading Organizations | 3 |
| MGT441 | Negotiation and Conflict in Management | 3 |
| MGT442 | Leading Diverse and Dispersed Teams | 3 |
| MKT210 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| PHI105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
General Education Requirements
| ART160 | Visual and Performing Arts | 3 |
| BIO150 | General Biology | 3 |
| CIS120 | Introduction to Digital Literacy | 3 |
| COM104 | Speech | 3 |
| COM105 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ENG130 | English Composition and Reading | 3 |
| ENG140 | English Composition and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ENG205 | Information and Media Literacy | 3 |
| HIS120 | United States History I | 3 |
| HIS122 | United States History II | 3 |
| HUM499 | Senior Seminar: Humanities | 3 |
| MAT105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PHI399 | Applied Philosophy and Ethics | 3 |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |