ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJORS INFORMATION

FIELD EXPERIENCE and DIVERSITY HOURS


  1. 20 Diversity Hours - 10 Hours in each Diversity Area identified in the Diversity Profile Plan. A Diversity Essay will be written using the Directions, Guidelines, and Rubric in your Developing Portfolio.

  2. 60 Field Experience Hours - The 60 hours must meet all of the following specifications:
    • 16 hours in regular education from Intro to Elementary Ed – EDUC105
    • 10 hours in regular education from the Elementary School – EDUC204
    • 4 hours in regular ed from Child Lit – EDUC202
    • 10 hours from Intro to Exceptionalities – SPEC105
    • 20 hours in a learning environment

NOTE: Field Experience and Diversity Hours take place in grade levels K-6. At a minimum, the student should observe at least 10 hours in K-2; 10 hours in 3-4; and 10 hours in 5-6.