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Drury GO Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

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At Drury, we seek to prepare teachers who go beyond just technical understanding of what works. Studying education at Drury is grounded partnerships with public schools. You’ll participate in a series of clinical experiences like reading practicum and student teaching that begin as early as your first year of study. You’ll become a reflective educator with a strong vision of schools as energetic, creative places.


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Program Outcomes

  • Candidates demonstrate proficiency in the 10 InTASC standards at the appropriate progression level(s) in the following categories: the learner and learning; content; instructional practice; and professional responsibility.
  • Candidates use content-specific research and theory to design, implement, assess, and reflect on student learning.
  • Candidates demonstrate skills and commitment that afford all K‐12 students access to rigorous and relevant curriculum specific to their diverse learning needs.
  • Candidates model and apply technology standards to design, implement, and assess developmentally‐appropriate learning experiences to engage students and improve learning.
  • Candidates demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills appropriate for educators.
  • Candidates meet all institution and state requirements to be recommended for initial certification.

Career Information

Jobs in elementary education are projected to grow 3.3% by the year 2028 nationally. The median annual wage is $58,230. The median wage in Missouri specifically is $49,860.

A Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education prepares you to teach first through sixth grade. You can also obtain special certification or pursue your master’s to increase your career opportunities. Some career paths include:

  • Elementary school teacher
    • Projected growth: 3.3%
    • Median annual wage: $58,230
  • Special education teacher
    • Projected growth: 2.8%
    • Median annual wage: $59,390
  • School administrator
    • Projected growth: 4.1%
    • Median annual wage: $95,310

Foundations

15 hrs.

  • EDUC 200 Technology in the Classroom 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 205 Diversity and Social Justice in Education 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 207 Psychology of Human Growth and Development 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 302 Educational Psychology and Assessment 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 340 Education of the Exceptional Child 3 hrs.

Methods

31 hrs.

  • EDUC 331 Content Area Literacy 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 338 Elementary School Curriculum 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 356 Methods of Teaching Children’s Literature 2 hrs.
  • EDUC 361 Collaborative Classroom Environments 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 376 Student Assessment and Data Analysis 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 380 Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 382 Methods of Teaching Elementary Science 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 407 Methods of Teaching Literacy 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 409 Methods of Teaching Language Arts-Elementary 2 hrs.
  • EDUC 452 Correction of Literacy Problems 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 455 Correction of Disabilities in Mathematics 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 475 Review for Teacher Certification Examinations 0 hrs.

Clinical & Field Experiences

15 hrs.

  • EDUC 208 Introductory Practicum 1 hr.
  • EDUC 212/213 Professional Preparation for the Field of Teacher Education 0 hrs.
  • EDUC 401 Literacy Practicum I 1 hr.
  • EDUC 402 Literacy Practicum II 1 hr.
  • EDUC 476 Student Teaching-Elementary 10 hrs.
  • EDUC 480 Student Teaching Support Seminar 2 hrs.

Elementary Education Requirements

  • Science Any two science courses 6 hrs.
  • Mathematics MATH course above MATH 100 3 hrs.
  • HIST 101 or HIST 102 United States History to 1865 or United States History, 1865 to Present 3 hrs.
  • HIST 111 Geographical History 3 hrs.
  • ARTH, ARTZ, MUSC, THTR Choose one ARTH, ARTZ, MUSC, THTR course 3 hrs.
  • PSYC 120 or SOCI 120 Principles of Psychology or Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.

The Elementary Education Major has free electives remaining to meet the graduation requirement of at least 124 hours.

Recommended education-specific electives are provided below for those who wish to deepen their understanding of special education. The courses are designed to provide the knowledge necessary to successfully pass the content assessment for Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical Disabilities required for add-on certification in this area. These courses will not lead to initial certification in the area of Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical Disabilities.

Recommended Electives

  • EDUC 351 Introduction to Language Development of the Exceptional Child
  • EDUC 368 Introduction to Evaluation and Assessment
  • EDUC 369 Introduction to Mild/Moderate Disabilities
  • EDUC 357 Families of Exceptional Learners