Bachelor in Elementary Education
Siena Heights University
Key Information
Campus location
Adrian, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 28,000 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
The Elementary Education program is designed for those students interested in teaching preschool and kindergarten through grade three and grade three through grade six. This is a major only. This program leads to certification. Here are the concentrations:
- Preschool, Kindergarten-Grade Three (PK-3)
- Grades Three-Six (3-6)
Fast Fact
This state-approved program is only one of 12 in Michigan in compliance with standards and approved for state-funded pre-K programs. All programs meet the national standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Accreditation
Siena Heights University’s Division of Education was granted national accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for the full seven years, from Spring 2020 to Spring 2027. This accreditation certifies the forenamed professional initial certification programs have provided evidence of meeting all CAEP’s standards.
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Scholarships and Funding
Did you know that approximately 90 percent of undergraduate students on the Adrian campus receive some form of financial assistance? Our admissions counselors and financial aid experts are committed to helping you find the best financial solutions for your education. Siena offers a wide range of opportunities that may be right for you, including:
- Academic scholarships
- Arts scholarships
- Athletic scholarships
- Campus Ministry scholarships
- Grants
- Work-study programs
- Federal loans
Your university financial aid package may include some or all of the above, resulting in a customized plan that makes Siena Heights University affordable for your family.
Curriculum
Course Requirements for Major
Program Requirements: 72 Credit Hours
- EDU 115 Child and Adolescent Development 3 credit hours
- * EDU 150 Freshman Seminar I 1 credit hours
- * EDU 201 Principles Of Teaching In School And Society 3 credit hours
- EDU 205 Communication in Education 3 credit hours
- EDU 212 Health & Movement Education 3 credit hours
- * EDU 250 Sophomore Seminar II 1 credit hours
- EDU 270 Fostering Student Engagement 2 credit hours
- EDU 302 Literacy Foundations 3 credit hours
- EDU 303 Introduction to Literacy Strategies 3 credit hours
- EDU 306 Grades 3 – 6 Literacy 3 credit hours
- EDU 315 Exceptional Children & Youth in the Regular Classroom 3 credit hours
- EDU 320 Technology for Educators 2 credit hours
- EDU 340 Diversity and Inclusion in Education 3 credit hours
- EDU 343 Assessment & Evaluation in Education 2 credit hours
- EDU 346 Collaboration & Professionalism 3 credit hours
- * EDU 350 Junior Seminar III 1 credit hours
- EDU 352 Behavior Management 2 credit hours
- * EDU 355 Elementary Core Methods I 3 credit hours
- * EDU 356 Elementary Core Methods II 3 credit hours
- EDU 358 Methods of Teaching History and Geography 3 credit hours
- EDU 359 Methods of Teaching Economics and Political Science 3 credit hours
- EDU 373 Methods of Teaching Science 3 credit hours
- EDU 435 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties 3 credit hours
- * EDU 450 Senior Seminar IV 1 credit hours
- * EDU 490 Student Teaching 10 credit hours
- * EDU 495 Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit hours
Cognate Requirements: 26 Credit Hours
- ENG 225 Introduction To Children’s Literature 3 credit hours
- HIS 210 U.S. History to 1877 3 credit hours
- MAT 149 Problem Solving 3 credit hours
- MAT 251 Math and Methods for Elementary Teachers I 3 credit hours
- MAT 252 Math and Methods for Elementary Teachers II 3 credit hours
- EDU 141 Science for Elementary Teachers I 4 credit hours
Or
- NSC 141 Science for Elementary Teachers I 4 credit hours
- EDU 142 Science for Elementary Teachers II 4 credit hours
Or
- NSC 142 Science for Elementary Teachers II 4 credit hours
- PSC 130 American Democracy 3 credit hours
Liberal Arts: 32 Credit Hours
- Please note that some cognate requirements also count as liberal arts
Total for Degree: 130 credit hours
Concentration In Religious Studies: 12 Credit Hours
The Religious Studies concentration is designed specifically for students seeking certification in education and/or public service. This twelve-hour stand-alone concentration is for the student who wishes to add value to their major and to their life-long learning.
- RST 314 World Religions 3 credit hours
- RST 301 Theological Inquiry 3 credit hours
- RST 372 Methods In Teaching Religion 3 credit hours
One Of The Following Electives: 3 Credit Hours
- RST 302 Introduction To The Hebrew Scriptures 3 credit hours
- RST 303 Introduction To The Christian Scriptures 3 credit hours
- RST 305 Theological Ethics 3 credit hours
- RST 410 Peacemaking 3 credit hours
Other Requirements
Grade Point Average Requirements
Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application for full acceptance and student teaching.
Due to the certification requirements, the following courses must have a combined GPA of 3.0 or higher:
- ENG 102 Reading And Writing II
- MAT 149 Problem Solving
Because of multiple course requirements
Because of the multiple course requirements in this program, students should plan on a minimum of four to four and a half years. If an additional endorsement is added then it may take five years to complete.
Other Requirements
- *Denotes those courses which are required to be taken in residence at the Siena Heights University Adrian Campus. EDU 490 is a residency requirement and all student teaching placements are approved in advance within the area.
- Any transfer requests will be examined on an individual basis, based on program requirements.