Elementary Education Endorsement (Levels K-8)
This baccalaureate degree program is designed to provide broad preparation for students planning to teach at the elementary (K-8) grade level. Students complete the General University Course Requirements (GUCRs), professional education core courses listed above, specialty methods courses, a selected concentration, and required supporting courses. Candidates must pass the specifically required WEST-E before any endorsement will be recommended.
Upon satisfactory completion of all requirements for a B.A. in Education degree and all certification requirements, including successful completion of any required pedagogical assessments, Heritage University recommends the student to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for approval of all endorsements earned, as well as the Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate.
1. General University Course Requirements (GUCRs)......................................................... 43-45 credits
(It is recommended that Elementary Education majors take the following: ENG 102, HUM 205, ENG 221, MATH 140, ENSC 101, PHSC 101, HIS 204 or HIS 205W, and PSY 101.)
2. Professional Education Core Courses.......................................................................... 29-35 credits
3. Specialty Methods Courses.............................................................................................. 15 credits
ED 328 Methods in the Arts........................................................................................... 2
ED 316 Methods in Science........................................................................................... 2
ED 317 Methods in Mathematics ................................................................................... 3
ED 335 Methods in Elem. and Middle School Social Studies........................................... 2
ED 336 Methods in Health and Fitness........................................................................... 2
*Please note: It is recommended that courses be taken in sequential order.
ED 345 Methods in Language Arts K-2........................................................................... 3
ED 346 Methods in Language Arts 3-5............................................................................ 2
4. Concentration/Endorsement (choose one): Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Education, English as a Second Language (ESL is referred to as English Language Learners (ELL) by the PESB), Special Education, Middle-Level Math, Middle-Level Science
5. Supporting Courses
ENG 330 Introduction to Language Studies....................................................................... 3
CPSC 304 Computers in the Classroom.............................................................................. 3
ENG 360A Literature for Children......................................................................................... 3
MATH 116 Foundational Mathematics for Teachers I............................................................ 3
MATH 117 Foundational Mathematics for Teachers II........................................................... 3
Note: For middle-level math concentration, take MATH 116 or MATH 117.
6. Elective Courses
Note: In some cases, students will need to select upper-division courses when choosing electives and/or supporting course work.
A minimum of 126 credits, including 48 upper-division credits (300 level and above), is required for graduation.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CONCENTRATIONS/ENDORSEMENTS
Bilingual Education............................................................................................................. 23 credits
BLE 307 Language Acquisition........................................................................................ 3
BLE 406W Literacy Practices in Bilingual Ed/ESL................................................................. 3
BLE 409 English as a Second Language in the Content Areas........................................... 3
BLE 411 History and Theory of Bilingual Education/ESL................................................... 3
BLE 413W Instructional Methods in Bilingual/ESL Education................................................ 3
BLE 435W Language, Culture, and Society or
ENG 435W Language, Culture, and Society.......................................................................... 3
BLE 415 Equitable Assessment of English Language Learners.......................................... 2
BLE 405 Foreign Language Proficiency............................................................................ 0
ENG 330 Introduction to Language Studies....................................................................... 3
Candidate must pass the specifically required WEST-E and the ACTFL language proficiency assessments before any endorsement will be recommended. Students are encouraged to take the ACTFL early in their program. This will assist in determining if foreign language course work is necessary.
Early Childhood Education.................................................................................................. 21 credits
ECE 320 Developing Family Partnerships in the ECE Setting............................................. 2
ECE 321 Integrating Cultural Competency in the ECE Classroom....................................... 2
ECE 322 Emotional, Social Development, and Learning Theory......................................... 3
ECE 323 Creating Effective Early Learning Environments.................................................. 3
ECE 324 Observation and Assessment for Early Childhood Educators.............................. 2
ECE 325 Math and Science Instruction in the Early Childhood Environment........................ 3
ECE 405 The Arts, Health, and Fitness in Early Childhood................................................. 1
ECE 406 Development of Oral Language and Literacy: Birth to Five................................... 3
ECE 407 Practicum in Early Childhood Education............................................................. 2
Candidate must pass the specifically required WEST-E before any endorsement will be recommended.
English as a Second Language ........................................................................................... 23 credits
BLE 307 Language Acquisition........................................................................................ 3
BLE 406W Literacy Practices in Bilingual Ed/ESL................................................................. 3
BLE 409 English as a Second Language in the Content Areas........................................... 3
BLE 411 History and Theory of Bilingual Education/ESL................................................... 3
BLE 413W Instructional Methods in Bilingual/ESL Education................................................ 3
BLE 435W Language, Culture, and Society or
ENG 435W Language, Culture, and Society.......................................................................... 3
BLE 415 Equitable Assessment of English Language Learners.......................................... 2
ENG 330 Introduction to Language Studies....................................................................... 3
Candidate must pass the specifically required WEST-E before any endorsement will be recommended.
Middle-Level Math
Note: Because of the need for a more solid foundation in logic, majors in mathematics must complete PHIL 210H (Honors).
MATH 120 Introduction to Geometry................................................................................... 3
MATH 140 Precalculus....................................................................................................... 3
MATH 150 Trigonometry..................................................................................................... 3
MATH 221W Introduction to Probability/Statistics................................................................... 3
MATH 210 Calculus I …...................................................................................................... 5
MATH 305 Discrete Mathematics........................................................................................ 3
MATH 315 Problem Solving I.............................................................................................. 3
MATH 354 Methods of Teaching Mathematics..................................................................... 3
ED 491M Specialty Methods in Middle-Level Teaching....................................................... 3
Science Requirement
PHYS 101 Introduction to Physics...................................................................................... 3
PHYS 101L Introduction to Physics Lab................................................................................ 1
Electives (Upper Division)............................................................................................................. 3
Candidate must pass the specifically required WEST-E before any endorsement will be recommended.
Middle-Level Science
BIOL 110 General Biology I............................................................................................... 3
BIOL 110 Lab General Biology I........................................................................................ 1
BIOL 111 General Biology II or
BIOL 220 Principles of Microbiology................................................................................. 3
BIOL 111L Lab General Biology II or
BIOL 220L Lab Principles of Microbiology........................................................................... 1
CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry................................................................................... 3
CHEM 101L Lab Introduction to Chemistry............................................................................. 1
PHSC 121 Introduction to Geology or
PHSC 221 Environmental Geology...................................................................................... 3
PHSC 121L Lab Introduction to Geology or
PHSC 221L Lab Environmental Geology............................................................................... 1
PHSC 205 Astronomy........................................................................................................ 3
PHSC 205L Lab Astronomy.................................................................................................. 1
PHYS 101 Introduction to Physics I.................................................................................... 3
PHYS 101L Lab Introduction to Physics I ............................................................................. 1
PHYS 102 Introduction to Physics II.................................................................................... 3
PHYS 102L Lab Introduction to Physics II............................................................................. 1
Math Requirements
MATH 140 Precalculus....................................................................................................... 3
MATH 150 Trigonometry..................................................................................................... 3
Candidate must pass the specifically required WEST-E before any endorsement will be recommended.
Special Education.......................................................................................................... 27-29 credits
SPED 420 Instructional Methods in Early Childhood Special Education................................ 2
SPED 430 Introduction to Special Education....................................................................... 3
SPED 433 Behavior Management and Positive Behavior Support ........................................ 3
SPED 438W Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities..................................... 3
SPED 436 Curriculum and Instructional Strategies for Students with
Mild Disabilities................................................................................................. 3
SPED 437 Curriculum and Instructional Strategies for Students with
Moderate/Severe Disabilities.............................................................................. 3
SPED 464 Differentiated Instruction in Content Areas.......................................................... 2
SPED 468 Special Education Law....................................................................................... 2
SPED 470W Collaboration and Communication in Special Education....................................... 2
SPED 481E Co-teaching Internship in Elementary Special Education or
SPED 481S Co-teaching Internship in Secondary Special Education.................................... 4-6
Candidate must pass the specifically required WEST-E before any endorsement will be recommended.
COURSE GUIDE FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION WITH SELECTED/CHOSEN CONCENTRATION:
| FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester | Cr | FRESHMAN YEAR
Second Semester | Cr |
| COMM 105 | Heritage Core | 3 | ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 | HIS 205W | Fund. of the History of the American People I | 3 |
| MATH 101 | Intermediate College Algebra | 3 | PSY 101 | Intro. to Psychology | 3 |
| CPSC 101 | Intro. to Computer Science | 3 | MATH 116 | Foundation Math for Teachers I | 3 |
| | WORLD LANGUAGE I | 4 | | | |
| | | 16 | | | 12 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester | Cr | SOPHOMORE YEAR
Second Semester | Cr |
| ENG 221W | Comparative World Literature | 3 | ED 304 | Teacher Preparation Orientation | 0 |
| ENSC 101 | Intro. to Environmental Science | 4 | ED 305W | Personal and Prof. Foundations of Education | 3 |
| HIS 101W | World Civilization I | 3 | ED 325 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| | Two Fine Arts Courses in Different Disciplines | 3 | ED 347A or
ED 347C | DI: Diversity Issues in the School or
DI: Issues in Indian Education | 2 |
| PHIL 210 | Logic/Critical Thinking | 3 | | Two Fine Arts Courses in Different
Disciplines | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Foundation Math for Teachers II | 3 | | | |
| | | 19 | | | 11 |
| JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester | Cr | JUNIOR YEAR
Second Semester | Cr |
| ED 310 | Parent and Community Involvement | 2 | ED 346 | Methods in Language Arts: 3-5 | 2 |
| ED 315 | Intro. to Curr. Mgt., Methods, and Assessment | 2 | ED 402W | Literacy across the Curriculum | 2 |
| ED 328 | Methods in Fine Arts | 2 | ED 336 | Methods in Health and Physical Education | 2 |
| ED 345 | Methods in Language Arts: K-2 | 3 | CPSC 304 | Computers in the Classroom | 3 |
| ENG 330 | Introduction to Language Studies | 3 | ED 347B | DI: Special Needs Students in Regular Classrooms | 2 |
| | CONCENTRATION:
MATH, SCIENCE, BLE, SPED, ESL, ECE | 6 | | CONCENTRATION:
MATH, SCIENCE, BLE, SPED, ESL, ECE | 7 |
| | | 18 | | | 18 |
| SENIOR YEAR
First Semester | Cr | SENIOR YEAR
Second Semester | Cr |
| ED 317 | Methods in Mathematics | 3 | ED 335 | Methods in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies | 2 |
| ED 316 | Methods in Science | 2 | ED 405 | Advanced Curr. Mgt., Methods, and Assessment | 4 |
| BLE 409 | English as a Second Language in the Content Areas | 3 | ENG 360A | Literature for Children | 3 |
| | CONCENTRATION:
MATH, SCIENCE, BLE, SPED, ESL, ECE | 10 | | CONCENTRATION:
MATH, SCIENCE, BLE, SPED, ESL, ECE | 9 |
| | | 18 | | | 18 |
| SENIOR YEAR
Third Semester | Cr | | |
| ED 410 | Issues of Abuse and Co-teaching Internship Seminar | 2 | | | |
| ED 481E | Elementary Co-teaching Internship | 5-10 | | | |
Total: 139-155 credits, depending upon concentration
COURSE GUIDE FOR DIRECT TRANSFER AGREEMENT (DTA)
STUDENT WITH ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION WITH SELECTED/CHOSEN CONCENTRATION:
| JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester | Cr | JUNIOR YEAR
Second Semester | Cr |
| ED 304 | Teacher Preparation Orientation | 0 | ED 310 | Parent and Community Involvement | 2 |
| ED 305 W | Personal and Professional Foundations of Education | 3 | ED 315 | Intro. to Curr. Mgt., Methods, and Assessment | 2 |
| ED 325 | Human Development and Learning | 3 | | CONCENTRATION:
MATH, SCIENCE, BLE, SPED, ESL, ECE | 11 |
| ED 347A or
ED 347C | DI: Diversity Issues in the School or DI: Issues in Indian Education | 2 | | |
| | CONCENTRATION:
MATH, SCIENCE, BLE, SPED, ESL, ECE | 5 | | | |
| | | 13 | | | 15 |
| JUNIOR YEAR
Third Semester | Cr | SENIOR YEAR
First Semester | Cr |
| CPSC 304 | Computers in the Classroom | 3 | | CONCENTRATION: | 13 |
| ED 347B | DI: Special Needs Students in a Regular Classroom | 2 | | MATH, SCIENCE, BLE, SPED, ESL, ECE | |
| | CONCENTRATION: | 8 | BLE 409 | English as a Second Language in the Content Areas | 3 |
| | MATH, SCIENCE, BLE, SPED, ESL, ECE | | | | |
| | | 13 | | | 16 |
| SENIOR YEAR
Second Semester | Cr | SENIOR YEAR
Third Semester | Cr |
| ED 402W | Literacy across the Curriculum | 2 | ED 481E | Elementary Co-teaching Internship or | 5-10 |
| ED 405 | Advanced Curr. Mgt., Methods, and Assessment | 4 | ED 481M | Middle School Co-Teaching Internship or | 5-10 |
| | CONCENTRATION: | 7 | ED 481S | Secondary Co-teaching Internship or | 5-10 |
| | MATH, SCIENCE, BLE, SPED, ESL, ECE | | ED 410 | Issues of Abuse and Co-teaching Internship Seminar | 2 |
| | | 13 | | | 7-12 |
Total: 67-72 credits, depending upon concentration
NOTE: Degree may be completed in two years if all GUCRs and certification requirements are met by taking summer semester courses. Heritage University reserves the right to make adjustments to this schedule and program requirements.