Elementary Education
Purpose
The program prepares highly competent teachers dedicated to the field of elementary education and qualified to teach elementary students in grades 1-8.
Specialty Accreditation
NSU’s educator preparation programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), www.caepnet.org, (1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036-1023, 202-223-0077), and/or the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (840 Research Parkway, Suite 455, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, 405-522-5399), www.ok.gov/oeqa
Credential Requirements
In addition to completing all program requirements, teacher candidates must pass the following certification tests to earn Oklahoma certification: the appropriate Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT); and the Praxis Professional Assessment for Teachers (PPAT). There are fees associated with certification testing which is administered by an outside agency under contract with the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability. NSU’s Education Certification office can assist with information regarding university recommendation for certification.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Use their understanding of individual child development to plan and implement inclusion learning experiences that meet the needs of each learner (CAEP 1, InTASC 1).
- Demonstrate an understanding of content and curricular knowledge (CAEP 2, InTASC 4).
- Apply their understanding of content and curricular knowledge by creating effective learning experiences to meet the needs of each learner (CAEP 2, InTASC 5).
- Utilize multiple forms of assessment and data to monitor students’ learning and guide instruction (CAEP 3, InTASC 6).
- Plan learning activities to meet established learning goals and standards for each learner (CAEP 3, InTASC 7).
- Design a learning environment that support student learning, promotes positive student interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation (CAEP 3, InTASC 3).
- Identify a variety of instructional strategies to support each child’s learning (CAEP 4, InTASC 8).
- Build ongoing communities of support to enhance student learning (CAEP 5, InTASC 10).
Certification (3227) Professional Educ Requirements - 29 hrs.
- EDUC 3313 - Clinical Teaching/Pre-Internship I
- EDUC 3113 - Educational Psychology
- SPED 4433 - Introduction to Education of Children with Exceptionalities
- EDUC 4823 - Technology and the 21st Century Learner
- ELED 4563 - Management of the Elementary Classroom and Curriculum
- EDUC 4032 - Pre-Internship II
- EDUC 4044 - Elementary Intern Teaching
- EDUC 4054 - Elementary Intern Teaching (Full Internship Program)
- EDUC 4172 - Assessment and Evaluation
- EDUC 4252 - Seminar
Non-Certification (3228) Professional Educ Requirements - 29 hrs.
- EDUC 3313 - Clinical Teaching/Pre-Internship I
- EDUC 3113 - Educational Psychology
- SPED 4433 - Introduction to Education of Children with Exceptionalities
- EDUC 4823 - Technology and the 21st Century Learner
- ELED 4563 - Management of the Elementary Classroom and Curriculum
- EDUC 4032 - Pre-Internship II
Complete 12 additional hours of electives with advisor and department chair approval. See below for additional information concerning this option.
There is no Accelerated Degree Program for this degree.
There are no minors related to this degree.
Certification (3227) Professional Educ Requirements - 29 hrs.
- EDUC 3313 - Clinical Teaching/Pre-Internship I
- EDUC 3113 - Educational Psychology
- SPED 4433 - Introduction to Education of Children with Exceptionalities
- EDUC 4823 - Technology and the 21st Century Learner
- ELED 4563 - Management of the Elementary Classroom and Curriculum
- EDUC 4032 - Pre-Internship II
- EDUC 4044 - Elementary Intern Teaching
- EDUC 4054 - Elementary Intern Teaching (Full Internship Program)
- EDUC 4172 - Assessment and Evaluation
- EDUC 4252 - Semin
Degree Available At
- Tahlequah
- Broken Arrow
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Career Services
What can I do with a major in Elementary Education?
PROGRAM CHAIR
Dr. Sherry Been
been@nsuok.edu
(918) 449-6586
Welcome to NSU's Elementary Education program!
Do you want to share your love of learning with the next generation? Do you enjoy working with children and helping them grown intellectually?
An Elementary Education degree provides experiences with students 1st through 8th grades.
Teachers will be skilled in teaching Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Math and will have knowledge of Art, Music and Physical Education concepts as well.
This degree will enable graduates to be highly effective teachers in elementary classrooms.
Northeastern State University is Oklahoma's fourth largest public four-year institution. Ranked in the top three for most affordable university tuition, NSU is a cost-effective way to earn a degree in Elementary Education.
Licensure Programs
Northeastern State University offers initial teacher licensure programs at the traditional undergraduate level for graduates wishing to teach in Oklahoma. We also offer advanced licensure programs and programs for other school professionals at the graduate level. We do not guarantee to meet the licensure requirements of other states. You will be responsible for verifying that your program of study meets your desired state's licensure requirements.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Programs at Northeastern State University that prepare students for initial licensure as educators are designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements of guidelines for reciprocity. Northeastern State University cannot confirm whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Oklahoma. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page. Click here for NSU's state-specific matrix.
For questions related to licensure, please contact the NSU Teacher Certification office at 918-444-3702.
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