Both the elementary and secondary education degrees are designed to be four-year programs.  Classes in education typically begin during the sophomore year.  Students are required to apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program prior to taking any courses at the 300 or 400 level.  The final semester at KWU is dedicated to clinical practice.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Freshman Year

Fall --

*Language -- 4 credit hours

Computer -- 3 credit hours

Intro to English Composition I -- 3 credit hours

World Civilization I -- 3 credit hours

Introduction to the Arts -- 3 credit hours

Total -- 16 Hours

Spring

Intro. to English Composition II -- 3 credit hours

History -- 3 credit hours

Math -- 3 credit hours

*Language -- 4 credit hours

Religion -- 3 credit hours

Total -- 16 Hours

Sophomore Year

Fall

Racial & Ethnic Minorities or Social Inequality -- 3 credit hours

Found. & History of Education -- 3 credit hours

Math, Science, Technology Elective -- 3 credit hours

Principles of Speech -- 3 credit hours

Science -- 4 credit hours

Literature -- 3 credit hours

Developmental Psychology -- 3 credit hours

Total -- 22 Hours

Spring

Ethics / Philosophy -- 3 credit hours

Developmental Psychology -- 3 credit hours

Science -- 4 credit hours

Sociology or Psychology -- 3 credit hours

Individual Enrichment / Life Skills -- 2 credit hours

Found. & History of Education -- 3 credit hours

Principles of Speech -- 3 credit hours

Instructional Technology -- 2 credit hours

Total -- 23 Hours

Junior Year

Fall

Reading & Language Arts for the Beginning Reader -- 4 credit hours

Mathematics for Elem. Teachers -- 3 credit hours

Art in the Elem School -- 2 credit hours

Science for Elem. Teachers -- 3 credit hours

Child & Adolescent Literature -- 3 credit hours

Personal & Community Health -- 3 credit hours

Total -- 18 Hours

Spring

Education Psychology -- 3 credit hours

Social Studies for Elem Teachers -- 3 credit hours

Reading and Language Arts for the Developing Reader -- 3 credit hours

Music Methods for the Classroom Teacher -- 2 credit hours

Instructional Technology -- 2 credit hours

Education of the Exceptional Individual -- 3 credit hours

Classroom Management -- 2 credit hours

Total -- 18 Hours

Senior Year

Fall

Art in the Elem School -- 2 credit hours

Science for Elem Teachers -- 3 credit hours

Mathematics for Elem Teachers -- 3 credit hours

Personal & Community Health – 3 credit hours

Total -- 14 Hours

Spring

Clinical Practice – 10 credit hours

Clinical Practice Seminar – 2 credit hours

Total -- 12 Hours

Italics – Multiple Opportunities

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