Candidates admitted to the Elementary School Certification Program must complete the courses listed below. Each course in the program is identified by its undergraduate course number (UG No.) and its graduate course number (GR No.). The courses are grouped in sequentially-ordered blocks and reflect the competencies of the Connecticut Common Core of Teaching (CCCT). It is recommended that candidates progress sequentially through the program, completing the courses and field experiences in a block before enrolling in courses scheduled in the next block.
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UG No. |
GR No. |
COURSE TITLE |
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Block I (9 Credits) |
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ED 101 |
ED 553 |
Educational Psychology |
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ED 152 |
ED 552 |
Education in the United States |
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ED 271 |
ED 578 |
Introduction to Computers in Education |
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or |
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ED 207 |
ED 566 |
Classroom Management |
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Block II (12 Credits) |
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ED 205 |
ED 569 |
Education of Special Needs Students |
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ED 229 |
ED 523 |
Multicultural Education |
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ED 430 |
Elementary Curriculum & Methods: Social Studies & Health * |
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ED 271 |
ED 578 |
Introduction to Computers in Education |
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or |
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ED 207 |
ED 566 |
Classroom Management |
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Block III (9 Credits) |
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ED 387 |
EDR 560 |
Children's Literature |
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ED 413 |
Elementary Curriculum & Methods: Reading, Writing & Language Arts * |
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ED 459 |
Elementary Curriculum & Methods: Mathematics & Science * |
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Student Teaching (6 Credits) |
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ED 491 |
Student Teaching Seminar: Elementary School * |
General and Course Requirements along with the College of Education policies and interpretations of certification regulations are subject to change.
*Credits not applicable to MAT degree
Note: Candidates must complete the courses in their program with an average grade of "B" or better.