Program: Integrated Elementary Teaching, B.S. in Ed. - University of Nevada, Reno

University General Course Catalog 2015-2016

Apr 07, 2025

Description

An undergraduate major is offered in Integrated Elementary Teacher Preparation. Completion of the elementary education program qualifies students for kindergarten-eighth grade elementary education teaching licensure from the Nevada Department of Education. Students must also select an emphasis area in one of the following: Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and/or English as a Second Language. Graduates who hold a master’s degree can also qualify to receive an elementary teaching license from the Nevada Department of Education.

Contact Information

3100 William Raggio Building
(775) 784-4961, ext. 2037

Students should contact the Student Advising Center, WRB 2005, 775-784-4298.

Graduation Requirements

Total Units	120 - 124
Cumulative GPA	2.0
University GPA	2.0
Residency Requirement	30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement	40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution	60 - 62 Units
Major/Minor GPA	2.0

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (33-45 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (3-5 units)

MATH 126 - Precalculus I (3 units) OR
MATH 127 - Precalculus II (3 units) OR
MATH 128 - Precalculus and Trigonometry (5 units) OR
MATH 131 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 units) * OR
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) OR
STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics (3 units) * OR
APST 270 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 units) *
* Must also achieve a satisfactory score on a placement exam in order to receive Core Curriculum Math credit.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

Select one course from each group:

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section in the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

EDUC 413 - Education for a Changing World (3 units)
General Capstone to support K-8 subject areas (3 units)

H. Diversity (0-3 units)

EDUC 413 - Education for a Changing World - (0 units) (Units are counted in the Capstone section above).

II. Additional College Requirements (33 units)

A. English (6 units)

6 additional units in approved courses in children’s literature and writing/language/grammar: EDU 207 (required) and ENG 281 , ENG 282 , ENG 297 or ENG 321 .

B. Natural Sciences (3 units)

In addition to the courses completed for Core Natural Science, a course in Life Science is required; BIOL 100 , BIOL 110 (recommended), or ENV 100 (or above).

C. Mathematics (6 units)

D. College of Education Core (18 units)

EDU 201 - Introduction to Teaching (PK-8) (3 units)
EDU 203 - Introduction to Special Education (3 units)
EDU 210 - Nevada School Law (3 units)
EDU 214 - Preparing Teachers to Use Technology (3 units)
EDRL 472 - Methods for Elementary English Language Learners (3 units)
EPY 330A - Principles of Educational Psychology/Elementary (3 units) (SPE Specialization) OR
HDFS 201 - Lifespan Human Development (3 units) (ECE Specialization) (ESL can choose either course)

III. Major Requirements (42 units)

Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program.

A. Required Courses (24 units)

EDES 300 - Language Arts and Literature PK-3 (3 units)
EDES 313 - Developing as a Teacher: Practicum and Seminar (3 units)
EDES 413 - Field-Based Teaching and Assessment in Elementary Schools (3 units)
EDEL 433 - Methods for Teaching PK-8 Mathematics (3 units)
EDEL 443 - Methods for Teaching PK-8 Science (3 units)
EDEL 453 - Methods for Teaching PK-8 Social Studies (3 units)
EDRL 443 - Literacy Instruction II (3 units)
EDRL 461 - Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction Literacy (3 units)

B. Specialization Requirements (18 units)

* Course prerequisite is admission to major

Early Childhood Specialization

HDFS 250 - Early Childhood Education (3 units)
HDFS 428 - Preschool Curriculum I (3 units) *
HDFS 429 - Advanced Preschool Curriculum II (3 units) *
HDFS 431B - Advanced Human Development: Childhood (3 units) *
HDFS 435 - Child Socialization: A Systems Perspective (3 units)
ECE 455 - Assessment of Children Birth to Age 8 (3 units) *

Special Education Specialization

EDU 208 - Mild To Moderate Disab (3 units)
EDSP 432 - Serving Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families (3 units) *
EDSP 443 - Special Education Curriculum: General Methods (3 units) *
EDSP 444 - Special Education Curricula: Approaches for Adolescents (3 units) *
EDSP 452 - Assessment for Special Education Teachers (3 units) *
EDSP 453 - Behavior Management Techniques for Students with Disabilities (3 units) *

English as a Second Language Specialization

EDRL 471 - Language Acquisition, Development and Learning (3 units) *
EDRL 475 - Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners (3 units) *
EDRL 490 - Examining Curriculum for Spanish Speakers in U.S. Schools (3 units) *
Additional units from a list of approved courses. (9 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (0 units)

NOTE: Students who are undecided about choosing teaching as a career may take EDU 110 as an exploratory elective course.

VI. Supervised Internship (12-16 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year (27-30 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
MATH 126 - Precalculus I (3 units) or higher
GEOG 106 - Introduction to Cultural Geography (3 units)
Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences): GEOL 100 - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Natural Disasters (3 units) OR
GEOG 103 - Physical Geography of the Earth’s Environment (3 to 4 units)
EDU 214 - Preparing Teachers to Use Technology (3 units)
CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
EDU 203 - Introduction to Special Education (3 units)
EDU 210 - Nevada School Law (3 units)
HDFS 201 - Lifespan Human Development (3 units) (ECE Specialization)
General Electives (3 units ELL Specialization)

B. Second Year (30 units)

Core Curriculum Natural Science (Physical Science) (3 units) - choose from:
- PHYS 100 - Introduction to Physics OR
- CHEM 100 - Molecules and Life in the Modern World .
Additional Natural Science (Life Science) (3 units) - choose from:
Additional English course (3 units) - choose from:

CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
EDU 201 - Introduction to Teaching (PK-8) (3 units)
EDU 207 - Exploration of Children’s Literature (3 units)
MATH 122 - Number Concepts for Elementary School Teachers (3 units)
MATH 123 - Statistical and Geometrical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers (3 units)
EDU 208 - Mild To Moderate Disab (3 units) (SPE Specialization)
HDFS 250 - Early Childhood Education (3 units) (ECE Specialization)
Family Engagement Elective (3 units) (ELL Specialization)

C. Third Year (30-33 units)

Admission to Licensure Program
EDES 300 - Language Arts and Literature PK-3 (3 units)
EDES 313 - Developing as a Teacher: Practicum and Seminar (3 units)
Core Curriculum General Capstone (3 units) (Recommend HIST, PSC or GEOG)
HDFS 428 - Preschool Curriculum I (3 units) * (ECE Specialization)
HDFS 429 - Advanced Preschool Curriculum II (3 units) * (ECE Specialization)
HDFS 435 - Child Socialization: A Systems Perspective (3 units) * (ECE Specialization)
ECE 455 - Assessment of Children Birth to Age 8 (3 units) (ECE Specialization)
EDRL 443 - Literacy Instruction II (3 units) *
EDRL 471 - Language Acquisition, Development and Learning (3 units) * (ELL Specialization)
EDRL 475 - Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners (3 units) (ELL Specialization)
EDRL 490 - Examining Curriculum for Spanish Speakers in U.S. Schools (3 units) (ELL Specialization)
EDSP 432 - Serving Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families (3 units) (SPE Specialization)
EDSP 452 - Assessment for Special Education Teachers (3 units) * (SPE Specialization)
EDSP 443 - Special Education Curriculum: General Methods (3 units) * (SPE Specialization)
EPY 330A - Principles of Educational Psychology/Elementary (3 units) (ELL and SPE Specializations)
EDEL 433 - Methods for Teaching PK-8 Mathematics (3 units)
EDEL 443 - Methods for Teaching PK-8 Science (3 units)
EDUC 413 - Education for a Changing World (3 units) (Capstone) (SPE Specialization)

D. Fourth Year (30-34 units)

EDRL 461 - Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction Literacy (3 units) *
EDEL 453 - Methods for Teaching PK-8 Social Studies (3 units)
EDUC 413 - Education for a Changing World (3 units) (Capstone/Diversity)
EDES 413 - Field-Based Teaching and Assessment in Elementary Schools (3 units)
HDFS 431B - Advanced Human Development: Childhood (3 units) (ECE Specialization)
EDRL 472 - Methods for Elementary English Language Learners (3 units)
EDSP 444 - Special Education Curricula: Approaches for Adolescents (3 units) (SPE Specialization)
EDSP 453 - Behavior Management Techniques for Students with Disabilities (3 units) (SPE Specialization)
General Electives (3 units ELL Specialization)
Supervised Internship (12-16 units) (12 units ECE and ELL Specializations, 16 units SPE Specialization)

Note(s):

* Course prerequisite: Admission to licensure program

Integrated Elementary Teaching, B.S. in Ed.