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Apr 27, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog
Elementary Education, B.S.Ed.
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Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
Additional admission requirements must be met to enter the Elementary Education B.S.Ed. (Certification Track) program. (See B.S.Ed. Teacher Education Admission Requirements). Students seeking teacher certification are first admitted to the Elementary Education Professional Studies B.S.Ed. (Non-Certification Track). Upon meeting B.S.Ed. teacher education admission requirements at the completion of Area F, students will be admitted to the certification track. Successful completion of all program requirements and all Georgia Professional Standards Commission certification requirements will prepare an individual to gain teacher certification in Georgia. The elementary education emphasis area is offered on the Armstrong, Statesboro, and Liberty campuses. The elementary education/special education P-5 dual certification, is only offered on the Statesboro campus. See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E. General Requirements (Core A-E): 42 Credit Hours
Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours
Area F- Courses Appropriate to Major: 18 Credit Hours
Prerequisite Courses to Teaching Field
Professional Education: 15-18 Credit Hours
For specific Professional Education hours, please refer to the chosen certification or non-certification track. Major Requirements: 30-45 Credit Hours
For specific Major Requirement hours, please refer to the chosen certification or non-certification track. Program Concentrations
Please select one of the concentrations below Certification Track
This concentration leads to Initial Teacher Certification in Georgia.
Program Admission Criteria
See B.S.Ed. Teacher Education Admission Requirements
Must be admitted into the Teacher Education Program and qualify for a Georgia Preservice Certificate.
Other Program Requirements
- Must meet all requirements for retention in the Teacher Education Program and qualify for a Georgia Preservice Certificate.
- Must earn a minimum grade of “C” on all courses in Area F of the Core, the teaching field, and professional education; and maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
- Must earn a minimum grade of “B’” or higher in SPED 3331 Introduction to Special Education for Elementary Education or SPED 3130 Characteristics of Learners with Disabilities.
- Must successfully complete all field experiences.
- Must take courses sequentially according to Area.
- Courses in Area F must be taken prior to admission into the Teacher Education Program.
- Take only one practicum course per semester.
- Must meet requirements for admission to Student Teaching/Internship II, (See catalog section, Admission to Student Teaching).
- Must successfully complete assessments identified at each program transition point.
Professional Education: 18 Credit Hours
Major Requirements: 30 Credit Hours
Study Emphasis: 12 Credit Hours
Select one of the following study emphasis areas: Elementary Education (P-5 Certification)
Elementary and Special Education (P-5 Dual Certification)
Non Certification Track
This track does NOT lead to teacher certification
Program Admission Criteria
- Must meet all University Admission Requirements.
- This program does NOT lead to teacher certification. Upon meeting teacher education program admission requirements, those seeking teacher certification will move into the Elementary Education B.S.Ed. (Certification Track) program.
Other Program Requirements
- Must choose Option 1 or 2 in Major Requirements.
- Must identify a career path with their academic advisor.
To graduate with Elementary Education B.S.Ed. Professional Studies (Non-Certification), a student must:
- Successfully complete the program of study as outlined in the catalog;
- Be in good standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Professional Education: 15 Credit Hours
Major Requirements: 45 Credit Hours
Must include at least 21 credit hours of upper-division courses Advisement
Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page.
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