Science
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| BS118 | Introduction to Process Science for the Elementary Teacher* If closed, call 651-2170. |
1 |
| BS218 | Biol. Science: A Process Approach (with lab)* Pre-req includes BS118. If closed, call 651-2170. |
3 |
| PH218 | Phys. Science: A Process Approach* Pre-req includes BS118. If closed, call 651-2167. |
3 |
| UI318 | Earth Science: A Process Approach* Pre-reqs include BS118, PH218, BS218. If closed, call 651-2167. |
3 |
| PH109 | Planetary Exploration If closed, call 651-2167. |
3 |
Select at least one course from the following:
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| CH180 | Chemistry in our World Pre-req see instructor. If closed, call 651-2162. |
3 |
| CH181 | Introductory Chemistry Pre-req see instructor. If closed, call 651-2162. |
5 |
Select two course from the following:
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| BS105 | Environmental Biolgy | 3 |
| GO150 | Earth Science: Environmental Hazards | 3 |
| UI344 | Plants & Humanity | 3 |
| UI360 | Recycling & Waste Management | 3 |
| UI372 | Earthquakes & Society | 3 |
| UI386 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| UI416 | Planetary Exploration | 3 |
Pre-reqs are waived for elementary majors, but course content difficult without the pre-requisites. Anyone concentrating in science should be aware of this and should contact the biology department with any questions. See Dr. Waterman or Dr. Champine at 651-2170 for possible sub.
*Required of all elementary teachers.
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. If closed, call instructor.
*C denotes a grade of C or better required.
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| 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 |
| EN140 | Rhetoric & Critical Thinking *C Pre-req includes EN100. If closed, call 651-2156. |
3 |
| HL210 | Health and Safety *C If closed, call 651-2197. |
2 |
| LI243 | Children's Literature Pre-reqs include EN100, EL120. |
3 |
| MA118 | Mathematics I *C Pre-req includes Math sectional ACT of 21 or MA101/102 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 |
| 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 |
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EL274 |
Diversity in American Schools |
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 |
| UI4xx | Select any UI4xx Level Pre-req includes must have 45 hours completed. If UI412 is closed, call 651-2585; all others, call instructor. |
3 |
| WP003 | Writing Proficiency Exam Must pass. Take after 75 hours completed. If closed, call 651-5905. |
0 |
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MAPP1 and MAPP2 |
MAPP1 and MAPP2 MAPP2 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. Block II 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 required.
| Course Number | 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 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 | Take Praxis II with last professional block before student teaching. Call 573-651-2386 for information. Praxis test code for Elementary is 10011. |
0 |
Block IV
*C denotes a grade of C or better 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 information. |
12 |