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Elementary Education with Math Emphasis Grade 5 - Algebra I, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education with Math Emphasis Grade 5-Algebra I degree prepares students for teaching in the elementary classroom in grades kindergarten to sixth grade and Middle School Math Grades 7-Algebra 1. Completion of the program of study provides eligibility to apply for certification in the state of West Virginia. Please note: COLL 101 ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE is a university requirement that does not count toward graduation requirements.

Field/Clinical Course

Field Experience and/or Clinical Courses

These courses have a component that requires placement in a school and a background check.

Graduation Requirements

A grade of "C" or better required in each course in the program of study.

Applications to Program and Residency due March 1 and October 1

Admission to the Program

  • Completion of 45 hours
  • Minimum GPA 3.0 (Conditional with special requirements)
  • No grade below a C
  • Passage of CORE Praxis I Test
  • 50 hours of Service Learning
  • Completions of ENGL 101 ~COMPOSITION 1, ENGL 102 ~COMPOSITION 2, COMM 111 ~FUND OF PUBLIC SPEAKING, PSYC 241 ~INTRO TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, and MATH 121 ~INTRO TO MATHEMATICS or higher
  • Completion of EDUC 100 INTRO TO TEACHER EDUCATIONEDUC 200 INTRO TO EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENEDUC 201 UNDERSTANDING READERS & TEXTS, and EDUC 300 THEORIES OF LEARNING.
  • Dispositional Assessment

Total Degree Credits: 129