Program Phases and Courses
As an elementary teacher candidate at LCSC, each student will complete the following phases:
- Phase I: Pre-Professional Studies (66 credits)
- Phase II: Professional Studies (30 credits)
- Phase III: Professional Internship (32 credits)
Phase II: Professional Studies
Coursework:
(Registration into these courses requires prior admission to the Elementary Teacher Education Program.)
- Theoretical Foundations (17)
- ED 318: Assessment of Learning (3)
- RE 319: Field Experience in Education I (1)
- RE/SE 320: Understanding Literacy Processes (3)
- ED 321: Educational Psychology (3)
- SE 322: Inclusion Strategies (3)
- RE 401: Phonemic Awareness/Phonics (1)
- ED 328: Math Methods K-8 (3)
Instructional Design/Facilitation/Evaluation Strategies (13)-
- ED 323: Professional Strategies for Teaching, K-8 (6)
- RE/SE 324: Assessment of Literacy Development (3)
- RE/SE 325: Field Experience in Education II (1)
- ANTH 311: Culture and Education (3)
- May take one additional course with this block. 350/351 is recommended.
Other Key Assessments
- Evaluation of Phase II practica
- GPA 2.75+ and B- or better in all professional coursework