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Academics/Smart choice/Casc to nsu/Elementary education

Elementary Education CASC to NSU, SmartChoice

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Smart Choice agreements are being updated at this time. Please check with an advisor as to current program offerings.

Elementary Education

Plan of Study

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education must meet the following requirements: Student will have completed a minimum 45 hours and have a 2.75 overall Grade Point Average; ALL potential teacher education majors must show verification that they have taken, or are registered to take, the OGET (Oklahoma General Education Test) when they begin NSU courses in Professional Education. Students may complete either an Associate of Science or Arts degree. Within their Associate's degree, students should complete the required prerequisites for their major.

All Elementary Education majors must complete the 4 x 12 requirements. Students will complete 12 hours in 4 areas: Communication Arts, Social Sciences, Math, and Science. In each course of the 4 x 12, students must receive a grade of C or better. Teacher candidates must successfully pass the Elementary Education OSAT prior to their full internship.

For more information view the course sequence.

Contact Transfer Student Services to make your transition to NSU as smooth and seamless as possible.

Carl Albert and NSU Smart Choice