Elementary Education Program - 100 to 124 Hours
(depending on selected endorsements)
Iowa Teaching Endorsement #102
2007-2009 Catalog
NOTE TO STUDENTS: In some cases, the Iowa State Department of Education requirements change after a College Catalog has been published. It is essential that students work with the Education Department's Program and Advising Handbook in order to ensure compliance with current state regulations.
Simpson Elementary Education graduates must complete the following requirements in addition to the college graduation requirements:
- Follow Levels of Admission to Simpson College Teacher Education Program
- Complete Competencies set up by the Education Department
- Liberal Arts Major with Content Specific Endorsement Core
- Elementary Education Major
- Student Teaching Component
Liberal Arts Major - 37 to 38 Hours
Required for the Elementary Licensure Program. This major is limited to students who are seeking licensure as an elementary teacher.
Required - Liberal Arts Core:
One of the following:
- Hist 101 History of Western Civilization I (3)
- Eng 116 Heritage of Western Literature (3)
- Phil 121 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (3)
- Rel 103 Religious and Philosophical Foundations of the West I (3)
One of the following:
- Hist 102 History of Western Civilization II (3)
- Eng 117 Heritage of Western Literature (3)
- Phil 122 History of Modern Philosophy (3)
- Rel 104 Religious and Philosophical Foundations of the West II (3)
One of the following:
- Hist 201 U.S. History to 1877 (3)
- Hist 202 U.S. History Since 1877 (3)
Required science component - Note: Cornerstone 2A requires that at least one science course be taken with a lab
Required - one physical science course - suggested courses:
- Chem 101 Bonds and Structures with Lab (4)
- Chem 150 Consumer Chemistry with optional Lab (3 to 4)
- Chem 155 Environmental Chemistry with Lab (4)
- Geol 101 Principles of Geology (4)
- Geol 102 Ocean and Atmosphere (4)
- Phys 121 Ideas in Physics with Lab (4)
- Phys 151 Principles of Physics with Lab (4)
- Phys 191 General Physics I with Lab (4)
Required - one biological science course--suggested courses:
- Biol 103 Managing Environmental Quality with optional Lab (3 to 4)
- Biol 104/105 Human Biology with Lab - recommended for non-Biology majors (4)
- Biol 110 Principles of Biology I with Lab (4)
- Biol 111 Principles of Biology II with Lab (4)
Required Courses:
- PoSc 101 American Government (3)
- One math course - Math 116 or higher level math course
- One literature course - designated Cornerstone 1, Cornerstone 4 or Cornerstone 6
- One religion course or philosophy course - designated Cornerstone 4A
- One fine arts course: art, music, theatre - designated Cornerstone 5
- One global awareness course - designated Cornerstone 7
- One Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Study Course - designated Cornerstone 8
Content Specific Endorsement Core - 12 to 27 Hours
In addition to the Liberal Arts Core, students must complete in-depth study in at least one of the content specific endorsement cores (see the Simpson College Education Department's Program and Advising Handbook for a list of the required courses).
Elementary Education Major - 36 Hours
Required Courses:
- Educ 114 Foundations of Education (3)
- Educ 165 Human Growth and Development (3)
- Educ 229/509 The Learning Process (3)
- Educ 230 Development of Language and Literacy through Literature (3)
- Educ 300/300P Reading and Language Arts Education: Preschool through Middle School with Practicum (4.5)
- Educ 303/303P Science/Health Education: Preschool through Middle School with Practicum (3.5)
- Educ 304/304P Math Education: Preschool through Middle School with Practicum (3.5)
- Educ 305/305P Social Studies Education: Preschool through Middle School with Practicum (3.5)
- Educ 312/512 Education and Collaboration for Students with Special Needs (3)
- Educ 321/521 Human Relations in Teaching (3)
Elective - one of the following (3):
- Art 360 Art in the Public Schools (3)
- Mus 204 Elementary School Music (3)
- PhyE 208 Physical Education for Elementary Teachers Elementary Education Major (3)
- Art/Educ 190 Art as Pedagogy (3)
Student Teaching Component (for licensure):
Required Courses:
- Educ 388 Student Teaching* (14 to 22)
- Educ 389 Student Teaching Seminar (1)
*Students may combine two or more student teaching assignments, but all students must student teach full-time for a minimum of 14 weeks. One week equates to one semester hour. Students should contact their Education Department advisor or refer to the Education Department’s online program and advising information for specific student teaching requirements. The State of Iowa requires that all student teaching placements are full-time (regular teacher hours) and full-semester. Students are encouraged to limit their work schedules and not take classes or participate in extra-curricular activities during the student teaching semester.
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