Elementary Education Transfer Program (BA) - Summer 2026 Cohort
Tentative Course Sequence
The course rotation below is a sample and may differ depending on the cohort and any prior courses that you have taken.
Consult with an academic advisor to create a plan tailored to your prior coursework and desired workload.
Prerequisite Courses
- LITED 1044 Children’s Literature (3)
- TEACHING 2020 Introduction to Teaching (or equivalent)
Summer 2026
- SOCFOUND 2119 Schools and American Society (3)
- ELEMECML 4125 Methods of Teaching Wellness, Visual and Performing Arts Integration in the Elementary Classroom (3)
- LITED 3116 Teaching Content Literacy in the Intermediate Grades (3)
Students pursuing additional majors and minors will also enroll in these courses:
- Middle Level Dual BA: EDPSYCH 4152 Development of the Middle School Aged Child (3)
- Early Childhood Education BA: ELEMECML 3149 Child, Family, School, and Community Collaboration (3), EDUC 2401 Internship I (3), and EDUC 2301 Infant/Toddler Curriculum and Early Intervention (3)
- Literacy Education Minor: LITED 3121 Children's Literature for Diversity and Social Justice (3)
Fall 2026
- LRNTECH 3600 Technology, Pedagogy, and Learning in the Digital Age (3)
- EDUC 2302 Elementary Curriculum Methods I (3)
- EDUC 2402 Elementary Curriculum Internship I (3)
Students pursuing additional majors and minors will also enroll in these courses:
- Middle Level Dual BA: ELEMECML 4152 The Nature of Middle School (3)
- Early Childhood Education BA: EDPSYCH 3109 Development and Assessment of Young Children (3) and ELEMECML 4151 Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Organization (3)
- Literacy Education Minor: LITED 3119 Language Development and Emergent Literacy (3)
Spring 2027
- ELEMECML 3120 Classroom Management K-8 (3)
- MATH 2204 Math Reasoning for Elementary Teaching II (3)
- LITED 3115 Methods of Teaching Early Literacy (3)
Students pursuing additional majors and minors will also enroll in these courses:
- Middle Level Dual BA: EDUC 3518 Middle-Level Instruction, Differentiation, and Assessment (3) and EDUC 3618 Internship II- Middle-Level Internship
- Early Childhood Education BA: ELEMECML 4162 Administration and Advocacy of Early Childhood Programs (3), ELEMECML 4130 Guidance and Instruction in Early Childhood (3) and ELEMECML 4192 Field Experience and Seminar in Early Childhood Education (2)
- Literacy Education Minor: LITED 4140 Assessment and Evaluation of Literacy (3) and LITED 4193 Experience in Literacy: Field (1)
Summer 2027
- TEACHING 3177 Collaborative Partnerships for Educators (Human Relations) (3)
- MATH 3204 Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers III (3)
Students pursuing additional majors and minors will also enroll in these courses:
- Social and Emotional Learning Minor: ELEMECML 3186 The Science and Practice of Well-Being: Exploring (3)
- Middle Level Dual BA: LITED 4117 Methods of Teaching Content Lit. at the Middle Levels (3)
- Early Childhood Education BA: LITED 3119 Language Development and Emergent Literacy (3) and SPIE 4148 Assessment of Young Children and Families with Exceptionalities (3)
- Literacy Education Minor: LITED 4147 Advanced Literacy Practices (3) and LITED 4192 Experience in Literacy: Tutoring (3)
Additional Teacher Education Requirement:
Minimum 9 credits in social sciences from three different areas:
- History
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Geography
- Political Science
Minimum 9 credits in sciences from three different areas:
- Life Science
- Physical Science
- Earth/Space Science
Students have the opportunity to add a Middle Level Education Dual Major or Early Childhood Education, Literacy Education, or Social and Emotional Learning minor in consultation with their academic advisor.