B.A.Ed. in Elementary Education (BAE)
Description
The B.A.Ed. with a major in elementary education with a special education endorsement option prepares graduates to be eligible for certification in Mississippi to teach in grades K-6 and provides an endorsement to teach special education (mild/moderate disabilities). Graduates may also teach grades 7-12 with supplemental endorsements in subject areas. (See an advisor for more information.)
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 124
Degree Requirements
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to
- change or withdraw courses;
- change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and
- change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses: | 3 | |
| Freshman Honors I | ||
| Introduction to College Writing | ||
| First-Year Writing I | ||
| Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses: | 3 | |
| First Year Seminar | ||
| First-Year Writing II | ||
| Freshman Honors II | ||
| Select six hours of history courses | 6 | |
| Select three hours of MATH 1210+ 1 | 3 | |
| Select three-four hour course with laboratory in physics, astronomy, or physical science II | 3 | |
| Select a physical science lab to accompany physical science course | 1 | |
| Select a biological science course with an accompanying lab | 3 | |
| Select a biological science lab to accompany biological science course | 1 | |
| Select a three-four hours course in geology, chemistry, or physical science I | 3-4 | |
| Select six hours of literature 2000+ | 6 | |
| Select three hours in the fine or performing arts | 3 | |
The course may be chosen from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 35-36 | |
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Does not include MATH 2451 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I or MATH 2452 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II.
General Education II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 1010 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| Select three hours of Sociology or Political Science coursework | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 3200 | Early Childhood Methods | 3 |
| or EDWP 3410 | Wellness Integration at Elementary Level | |
| EDCI 3520 | Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner | 2 |
| EDCI 3530 | Planning & Teaching Strategies for Effec | 3 |
| EDEL 4010 | Social Studies in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDEL 4020 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculu | 3 |
| EDEL 4030 | Mathematics for the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDEL 4040 | Science in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDLE 4170 | Senior Practicum | 3 |
| EDRD 3550 | Early Literacy Instruction I and II | 6 |
| EDRD 4000 | Reading Instruction in the Elementary Sc | 3 |
| EDRD 4140 | Reading Diagnosis and Intervention | 3 |
| EDSP 3080 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDSP 3270 | Classroom Mgt & Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| EDSP 4070 | SP ED Law and Procedures | 3 |
| EDSP 4100 | Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
| ARED 3610 | Teaching of Art in the Elementary School | 3 |
| WRIT 2500 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| MATH 2451 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| MATH 2452 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| EDWP 3400 | Music and Movement in Elementary | 3 |
| or MUSC 3290 | Music for Children | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Major Requirements II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 4190 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| EDLE 4640 | Student Teaching: Elementary Education | 9 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Enroll in at least two of the following areas of concentration: computers, fine arts, English, modern or ancient languages, mathematics, science, social studies, or special education.
Concentration - English
Complete 18 hours of English (ENGL) course work.
Concentration - Fine Arts
Complete 18 credit hours of fine art course work.
Concentration - Modern/Ancient Languages
18 Successfully complete at least 18 hours at the 2000 level or above in one modern or ancient language.
Concentration - Math
Complete 18 hours of mathematics (MATH) course work.
Concentration - Science
Complete 18 credit hours of science course work.
Concentration - Social Studies
Complete 18 credit hours of social studies course work.
Concentration - Computers
Complete 21 hours of computer science (CSCI) course work.
Other Academic Requirements
Admission to Phase II: Teacher Education Program
Requirements for admission to teacher education are as follows:
- Completion of core curriculum.
- Applicants who apply for admission to Phase II must have a 2.75 grade-point average.
- Passing scores on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE)1
- Courses EDCI 3520 Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner and EDSP 3080 Introduction to Special Education are the only professional education courses that may be taken prior to admission to Phase II. Elementary education majors may also take EDRD 3550 Early Literacy Instruction I and II. A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses is required.
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Exemption: Students who provide proof of an ACT score of at least a 21 overall composite (or SAT equivalent) OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a minimum of 60 completed coursework hours are exempt from taking the Praxis CORE exam for admission to Phase II.
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is expected in all professional education courses, content courses, and related courses. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.
Admission to Phase III: Student Teaching
Applications are available through the Student Advising and Field Experience Office and are due the semester prior to student teaching. To be admitted to student teaching, a student must meet the following requirements:
- Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
- A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses, content courses and related courses with the exception of those required during student teaching. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.
- During the student teaching semester, students must register for student teaching and EDCI 4190 Classroom Assessment. In addition, one 3-hour elective may be taken.
- Completion of 15 hours in residency at The University of Mississippi (includes Tupelo, Booneville, Grenada, and DeSoto campuses).
- Correspondence courses in education are not accepted.
- Evidence of professional liability insurance.