Undergraduate Programs
BAE in Elementary Education Pre-Kindergarten/Primary
Program of Study
Academic
Learning Compact:
PreK - Primary Education
Elementary Education Program Beliefs and Values
The Pre-kindergarten/Primary Education program is built upon three key sources: professional standards and literature, the College of Education and Human Services philosophy and conceptual framework, and the input from professionals within the field. Each of these sources serves to inform the structure of the program and the content of the courses. The Pre-kindergarten/Primary program courses were developed to comply with state certification requirements and were based on recommendations of professional societies, such as National Association for the Education of Young Children; Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI); Standards in Practice Grades K-2, National Council of Teacher of English; Competencies and Skills required for Teacher Certification in Florida for Florida State Pre-kindergarten/Primary certification. The courses reflect the current state of the profession and provide a knowledge base and examples of best practices reflected in the current literature.
Admission to the Program
Those entering the College of Education and Human Services must meet University admissions requirements as well as specific COEHS admissions criteria.
Tentative block schedules
These block schedules are not to be used in lieu of your Program of Study but to assist in appropriate sequencing of course work and for planning each term. The schedules are intended to be a suggested sequence for the program; however, completion of the program is subject to course availability. Block Schedule for Fall Term Admission (August - December)
This tentative schedule is subject to change. The schedule assumes that:
- you begin courses in the Fall Term (August - December)
- you have satisfied all program prerequisites, foreign language, and General Education requirements
- you have passing scores on all four parts of the CLAST exam or General Knowledge (GK) exam.
- you are a full-time student, can take day and evening classes, and will have continuous enrollment.
JUNIOR YEAR
| Fall Term-14 semester hours |
| EDF 3151 |
Nature of the Learner |
3 |
| EDG 3323 |
The Learning Process |
3 |
| EDF 3945 |
Field Laboratory I (placement ages 3-5) |
2 |
| EEC 4260 |
Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Pre-Kindergarten/Primary Teachers |
3 |
| EEC 3408 |
Forming Family, School, and Community Partnerships |
3 |
| Spring Term-14 semester hours |
| EDG 4327 |
Assessment of Learning and Behavior |
3 |
| EDF 3946 |
Field Laboratory II (placement K and grades 1-3) |
2 |
| EEC 4213 |
Integrated Language Arts, Reading, and Literature for Primary Children |
6 |
| EEC 3731 |
Health, Nutrition, and Safety for the Young Child |
3 |
| Summer Term-6 semester hours |
| EEC 4209 |
Integrated Music, Art, and Movement for Primary Children |
6 |
SENIOR YEAR
| Fall Term-14 semester hours |
| EDG 4410 |
Classroom Management and Communication |
3 |
| EEC 4210 |
Integrated Math, Science, and Social Studies for Primary Children |
6 |
| EEX 4200 |
Nature and Needs of Young Children with Developmental Variations |
3 |
| EDG 4412 |
Classroom Management/Child Guidance (Age 3 to Grade 3) |
2 |
| Spring Term-12 semester hours |
| EDE 4943 |
Student Internship (placement, 1/2 Pre-K and 1/2 Primary) |
12 |
Additional Primary Requirements:
60 hours of Community Service: 20 hours tutoring a child; 20 hours of Professional Development; 20 hours of volunteer work in a primary classroom.Block Schedule for Spring Term Admission (January-April)
This tentative schedule is subject to change. The schedule assumes that:
- you begin courses in the Spring Term (January-April)
- you have satisfied all program prerequisites, foreign language, and General Education requirements
- you have passing scores on all four parts of the CLAST exam
- you are a full-time student, can take day and evening classes, and will have continuous enrollment.
JUNIOR YEAR
| Spring Term-14 semester hours |
| EDF 3151 |
Nature of the Learner |
3 |
| EDG 3323 |
The Learning Process |
3 |
| EDF 3945 |
Field Laboratory I (placement ages 3-5) |
2 |
| EEC 4260 |
Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Pre-Kindergarten/Primary Teachers |
3 |
| EDG 4410 |
Classroom Management and Communication |
3 |
| Summer Term-9 semester hours |
| EEC 3731 |
Health, Nutrition, and Safety for the Young Child |
3 |
| EEC 4210 |
Integrated Math, Science, and Social Studies for Primary Children |
6 |
| Fall Term-14 semester hours |
| EEC 4213 |
Integrated Language Arts, Reading, and Literature for Primary Children |
6 |
| EEX 4200 |
Nature and Needs of Young Children with Developmental Variations |
3 |
| EDG 4327 |
Assessment of Learning and Behavior |
3 |
| EDF 3946 |
Field Laboratory II (placement K and grades 1-3) |
2 |
SENIOR YEAR
| Spring Term-11 semester hours |
| EEC 3408 |
Forming Family, School, and Community Partnerships |
3 |
| EEC 4209 |
Integrated Music, Art, and Movement for Primary Children |
6 |
| EDG 4412 |
Classroom Management/Child Guidance (Age 3 to Grade 3) |
2 |
| Summer Term-"Catch Up" on missed courses |
| Fall Term-12 semester hours |
| EDE 4943 |
Student Internship (placement, 1/2 Pre-K and 1/2 Primary) |
12 |
Additional Primary Requirements:
60 hours of Community Service: 20 hours tutoring a child; 20 hours of Professional Development; 20 hours of volunteer work in a primary classroom.Please refer to the University of North Florida catalog.
NOTES:
1. Field Labs I and II require at least 5 daytime hours per week at an assigned school site.
2. A transfer student with 60 semester hours but without an AA degree from a Florida public institution should complete any missing General Education requirements as noted on the Transfer Evaluation. Course work to satisfy missing General Education may be found in the Appendix section of the University catalog.
Academic
Advising (Advisors) 620-2530
Field Services (Field labs & Internship) 620-3934
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