BS in Elementary Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Key Information
Campus location
Murfreesboro, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 1,178 / per credit *
Application deadline
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* in-state tuition per credit hour: $385 | out-of-state tuition per credit hour: $1,178
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Introduction
The Elementary Education program specializes in preparing future educators for teaching learners in kindergarten through 5th grade. Throughout this initial licensure teacher preparation program, students are trained in content knowledge, instructional and assessment strategies, classroom management, and other relevant topics and practices. Students are provided opportunities throughout their programs to engage in experiential learning in elementary classrooms. Students enrolled in the K-5 program will discover the joy of teaching elementary students through a curriculum designed to engage them in the learning process.
Admissions
Curriculum
Curriculum: Elementary Education
Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.
Freshman
- EESE 1010 - Teachers as Problem Solvers 2 credit hours
- EESE 1011 - Creating Differentiated Instruction 2 credit hours
- ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
- ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts, (2 rubrics) 6 credit hours
- MATH 1010 - Mathematics for General Studies 3 credit hours (Math) or
- MATH 1710 - College Algebra 3 credit hours (Math)
- BIOL 1030 - Exploring Life 4 credit hours (Nat Sci) AND
- BIOL 1031 - Exploring Life Lab 0 credit hours (Nat Sci)
- PSCI 1030 - Topics in Physical Science 4 credit hours (Nat Sci) AND
- PSCI 1031 - Topics in Physical Science Lab 0 credit hours (Nat Sci)
- HLTH 1530 - Health and Wellness 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci) AND
- HLTH 1531 - Health and Wellness Lab 0 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci)
Subtotal: 30 Hours
Sophomore
- ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) or
- ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) or
- HUM 2610 - World Literatures 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
- COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours (Comm)
- MATH 1410 - Concepts and Structure of Elementary School Mathematics 3 credit hours
- MATH 1420 - Informal Geometry 3 credit hours
- GEOG 2000 - Introduction to Regional Geography 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci)
- PSY 2300 - Developmental Psychology 3 credit hours
- SPED 3010 - Characteristics and Teaching of Learners with Exceptionalities 3 credit hours
- BIOL 3000 - Life Science for Elementary Teachers 4 credit hours or
- PSCI 4030 - Experimental Physical Science 4 credit hours
Choose 6 hours:
- HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours
- HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours
- HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours
- HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I 3 credit hours
- HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II 3 credit hours
Subtotal: 31 Hours
Junior
- ENGL 3510 - English Grammar and Usage for Educators 3 credit hours
- READ 4015 - Language and Literacy 6 credit hours
- ELED 3000 - The Contemporary Classroom through the Lens of Diversity 3 credit hours
- ELED 3100 - Experiencing Elementary Education 1 credit hour
- ELED 3150 - Mathematics Methodology 3 credit hours
- ELED 3300 - Digital Applications for Teaching and Learning 3 credit hours
- ELED 3400 - Teaching Science and Social Studies through Literacy 3 credit hours
- BIOL 3000 - Life Science for Elementary Teachers 4 credit hours or
- PSCI 4030 - Experimental Physical Science 4 credit hours
- ENGL 3740 - Children's Literature 3 credit hours or
- LIBS 4150 - Books, Media, and Literacy for Children 3 credit hours
- ART 3200 - Art Education for Teachers 3 credit hours or
- CDIS 3250 - Speech and Language Development for the Educator 3 credit hours or
- HLTH 4300 - The School Health Program 3 credit hours or
- MUED 3210 - Music in the Elementary Grades for Non-Music Majors 3 credit hours or
- THEA 3600 - Methods for Using Drama in the Classroom 3 credit hours or
Subtotal: 32 Hours
Senior
- ELED 4130 - Academic Interventions for Elementary School Learners 3 credit hours
- ELED 4200 - Assessing the Elementary Level Learner 3 credit hours
- ELED 4340 - Managing Learning Environments 3 credit hours
- ELED 4350 - Theory to Practice 6 credit hours
- ELED 4110 - Directed Teaching, Grades K-8 12 credit hours
Subtotal: 27 Hours
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Individuals trained to teach bring a desirable range of expertise and creativity to planning and administrative roles. Graduates completing their teacher preparation at MTSU are found in public and private school classrooms throughout Tennessee and in many other states. In addition to classroom teaching, other career options include:
- Agency and administrative work
- Community and foundation work
- Consulting, professional development, and teacher training
- Education policy development
- Education marketing and research
- Higher education teaching and administration
- Private tutoring
English Language Requirements
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