Bachelor of Science in Education (Elementary Education)
(program of study)

The TEAM Elementary Education program is designed to: (1) focus on themes which provide links between general education, professional education, and the practical application of field experience; (2) provide extensive field experience with measurable outcomes each semester;
(3) link content, theoretical components, and field experiences through professional education which emphasize reflective thinking; (4) model integration of content and diverse teaching strategies; (5) emphasize proficiency in oral and written language skills, professionalism, and technology; and (6) provide experience in a diverse environment.

Bachelor of Science in Education (Elementary Education with minor in Special Education)
(program of study)

Elementary Education majors wishing to complete a minor in Special Education will follow the same curriculum as the TEAM program with a few exceptions: a) three courses will be added to the regular elementary education curriculum (SPED 320 Programs, Procedures and Issues in Special Education, SPED 360 Principles of Instruction in Special Education and SPED 350 Assessment in Special Education); b) three courses replace elementary education courses (SPED 330 Behavior Strategies and Support, SPED 370 Technology Applications in Special Education and SPED 465 Directed Teacher: Special Education); and c) one course is included in both the elementary education and the special education programs: SPED 601 Education Exceptional students. The total credit hours required for the TEAM Elementary Education program with a minor in Special Education are 136 credit hours. The TEAM Elementary Education degree without the minor is a 127 credit hour program.

Bachelor of Science in Education (Elementary Education--Honors Program)
(program of study)

The TEAM honors program in the Department of Teacher Education has been established for undergraduate students who have demonstrated high academic achievement. The major purpose of the honors program is to give selected students an opportunity to expand their knowledge of the teaching profession. The program is designed to provide honors students with additional field, seminar, and research experiences that will enhance their effectiveness as teachers. students qualifying for the Teacher Education Honors Program are encouraged to enroll in honors sections of general education coursework, where possible..

Honors seminars are offered each semester to complement the internship, content and theory. Seminars will focus on topics of immediate concern to interns, research, professionalism, and reflection. Seminars will broaden the knowledge of preservice teachers and give them insights into leadership responsibilities in their profession.

Honors research gives students an opportunity to work with professors having similar research interests. Research topics may be selected from a range of areas and they should reflect the student’s particular interests.

Honors students must follow the same curriculum as other elementary education majors in general education, preprofessional studies, and teaching specialty courses. They will enroll in the regular elementary education methods courses, but will contract with the teacher to enhance experiences demonstrating honors-level talent and motivation.

Students successfully completing the honors program with a concurrent enrollment in the directed teaching block and Thesis Presentation will receive: 1) Initial paid membership to Kappa Delta Pi or Phi Delta Kappa, 2) an honors medallion to be worn at commencement exercises, 3) honors distinction on their diploma, 4) a banquet in their honor the spring of their senior year, 5) and special consideration in awarding scholarships.
Honors Program Admission requirements
1. High school GPA 3.0 or above
2. Minimum ACT composite score of 24 or higher or minimum SAT composite score of 970 or higher
3. Full time student enrollment
4. Successful interview with faculty (completed during the TEEL 273 Professional Practice & Observation course)
5. Written statement from student expressing his/her qualifications and aspirations
6. Two letters of recommendation from educators
7. Completion of TEEL 273 Professional Practice & Observation with a grade of A (Fall semester)
8. One FHSU faculty recommendation
9. Completion of PPST test (or equivalent) with passing scores in minimum of two areas

The chair of the Teacher Education Department reserves the right to make exception to the requirements for the Honors Program only after written documentation warrants such an exception. Contact the chair of the department for additional course requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Education (Elementary Education - Non-certification)
(program of study)

The Department of Teacher Education offers a degree option for Elementary Education majors who will not be recommended for licensure. That degree option contains the same courses and expectations as the TEAM Elementary Education program (for licensure) except that: (1) it does not require that students pass the PLT; and (2) students may replace Directed Teaching (12 credit hours) in the final semester with liberal arts and/or education coursework.

Early Childhood Unified
(program of study)