Language & Literature
Language and Literature Concentration
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| EN140 | Rhetoric and Critical Thinking Grade of C is required. Pre-req includes EN100 with a C or above. If closed call the instructor. |
3 |
| EN378 | Grammar for Teachers Pre-req includes EN140 & ANY LI2xx. If closed, call 651-2156. |
3 |
| LI243 | Children's Literature Pre-req includes EN100 & ELI20. |
3 |
| LI542 | Literature for the Young Adult Pre-req includes EN140 & ANY LI2xx. If closed, call 651-2156. |
3 |
| EN380 | Analysis for Writing Skills in the Elementary School Spring only. Pre-req includes EN140 & ANY LI2xx. If closed, call 651-2156. |
3 |
| EN381 | The Lang. of the Elementary School Child Fall only. Pre-req includes EN140 & ANY LI2xx. If closed, call 651-2156. |
3 |
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UI500 or UI501 |
History of the English Language Principles of Language |
3 |
Artistic Expression
CHOOSE FROM ANY OF THESE
AR108, AR111, AR112, FL205, LI 205, MM101, MU181, MU182, MU190, DA100, PL203, PG284, TH100, TH101.
3 hours credit.
*C denotes a grade of C or better is required.
EL274 Diversity in American Schools MAPP1 and MAPP2
Course Number
Course Name
Hours
BS 118
Intro to Process Science
If closed, call 651-2170). 1
BS218
Biological Science
With lab. Pre-req includes BS118) (If closed, call 651-2170).3
CL001, CL002,
CL003, CL004 Career Linkage sessions
0
EC101
Economic Problems and Policies
If closed go to http://www.semo.edu/hcb.3
EL120
Elementary Block I Field
Must pass with credit. 2
EL210
Integrating Technology Into the Classroom *C
2
EN100
English Comp I *C
Placement may require EN099 as a prereq.3
HL210
Health and Safety *C
If closed, call 651-2197.2
MA118
Mathematics I *C
Pre-req includes Math sectional ACT of 21 or MA101/MA102 completed with C. If closed, call 651-2164.3
MA318
Mathematics II *C
Pre-req includes MA118. If closed, call 651-2164.3
MA418
Mathematics III
Pre-req includes MA118. If closed, call 651-2164.3
MU356
Music Skills for the Teacher *C
Pre-req for EL313. If closed, call 651-2141.1
PH218
Physical Science
Pre-req includes BS118. If closed, call 651-2167.3
NTE/Praxis II
National Teachers' Exam
Take before block IV. Praxis Test code for Elementary is 10011.0
PS103
Political Systems
If closed, call 651-2183.3
PY120/CF120
The Child *C
If PY120 is closed, call 651-2132. If CF120 is closed, call 651-2109.3
SC105
Oral Communication *C
To get on waiting list, go to http://www.semo.edu/communication.
University Studies: Oral Expression - Only SC105 is accepted.3
If closed, call 651-2128.3
UI100/CL001
First Year Seminar and Career Survey
If closed, call instructor.3
US105/107
American History I or II
If closed, call 651-2180.3
UI308
Physical/Cultural Landscapes
Pre-req includes must have 45 hours completed. If closed, call 651-2146. 3
UI318
Earth Science
Pre-reqs include BS118, PH218, BS218. If closed, call 651-2167.3
WP003
Writing Proficiency Exam
Must pass. Take after 75 hours completed. If closed, call 651-5905.0
MAPP1 and MAPP2 (Learning assesment)
MAPP 2 take after 90 hours completed. To enroll: http://www.semo.edu/testing/costs_22908.htm If closed, call 651-2836. 0
Requirements for Teacher Ed should be met before Block II.
Block II
15 hours. consists of the following classes and includes a field experience in a public school where students present lesson plans and work in other areas as needed or designated. Students in block II should have completed LI243 Children's Literature or should take it concurrently with block II. Requirements for teacher education must be completed for block II. For an explanation of these requirements click here: TEP.
*C denotes a grade of C or better is required.
| Course Nmber | Course name | Hours |
| EL314 | Elementary Field Experience Block II Must pass. |
3 |
| EL315 | Theories of Learning & Management *C | 2 |
| EL316 | Foundations of Reading Techniques *C | 3 |
| EL317 | Foundations of Language Arts Techniques *C | 2 |
| EF304 | School and Society *C | 2 |
| EL313 | Children and the Arts *C | 3 |
Block III
16 hours. Should have had MA118, and either MA318 or MA418, BS118 and either PH218 or BS218; EC101, PS103, UI308 and US105 or US107 before block III is taken. TEP requirements must be met before block III. Block III is a combination of on campus classes and off campus public school field experience. Allow up to three weeks of full time participation for block III and parts of other weeks should also be kept free. Contact Dr. Tahsin Khalid at 651-2505 or tkhalid@semo.edu for additional info if needed.
*C denotes a grade of C or better is required.
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| EL350 | Elementary Field Experience III Must pass. |
3 |
| EL351 | Tech. of Teaching Science *C | 2 |
| EL352 | Tech. of Teaching Social Studies *C | 1 |
| EL353 | Tech. of Teaching Mathematics *C | 2 |
| EL354 | Corrective Reading Instruction *C | 3 |
| EL355 | Reading Study Strategies/Skills *C | 2 |
| EX390 | Psych of the Exceptional Child *C | 3 |
| NTE/PRAXIS II | Call 573-651-2386 for information. Take Praxis II with last professional block before student teaching. Praxis test code for Elementary is 10011). |
0 |
Block IV
*C denotes a grade of C or better is required.
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| EL453/454 | Student Teaching *C There will be two 6 week sessions of student teaching for elementary education. Available in 50 countries. - contact Dr. Benton at 651-2440 for informationl. |
12 |