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Elementary Education

Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.)

College: College of Education & Behavioral Science | School of Teacher Education and Leadership

Department: School of Teacher Education and Leadership

The Elementary Education BSE program provides a strong foundation for individuals who plan to work with  children  in various settings serving Kindergarten through sixth grade . Students experience multiple field experiences to ensure a strong foundation of applied skills as well as knowledge of child development, best practices, and content.

Curriculum

Curriculum and degree requirements can be found in the most current Undergraduate Bulletin.

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  • Admission Process

    Students seeking to obtain degrees in teaching must be admitted into the Teacher Education Program. Admission into the Teacher Education Program normally needs to take place at the beginning of the junior year. This process involves meeting all requirements of admission and satisfactory completion of the admissions process.

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    The Professional Education Programs Office and the Teacher Education Handbook provide the information and forms required for Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

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    Admission is the Checkpoint 1 for Teacher Education programs.  Checkpoint 1 includes eligibility requirements and the Application for Admission.

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    You will receive a formal letter of acceptance into the Teacher Education Program from the Professional Education Programs Director after your application has been processed and verified.

    Official admittance to the teacher education program does not carry a guarantee of continuance in the program. In addition to the retention checkpoints (see the current Teacher Education Handbook), you must maintain academic proficiency, moral responsibility, emotional stability, and satisfactory professional growth (see Professional Behavior Plan) to continue in the program.

  • Early Childhood Teaching Endorsement

    The Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education allows for teachers holding a license for grades K-6 to obtain an Early Childhood Teaching Endorsement for teaching ages 3 and 4. Students currently enrolled in the K – 6 undergraduate BSE in Elementary Education, or the MAT in Elementary Education, may complete the requirements while simultaneously completing these BSE or MAT degrees.  The three-and-four-year-old endorsement consisting of 4 courses and a PRAXIS will be added to the K - 6 teaching license. The Early Childhood Teaching Endorsement may be obtained at the undergraduate or graduate level. To view the courses and requirements, click on the Bulletin page link above, select either Undergraduate or Graduate Bulletin, and search for ‘Early Childhood Teaching Endorsement’ for details. All courses are offered online. 

    Interested parties should contact the Department of Teacher Education for more information.


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