Apply Today

Changing Majors

When you change your major, you probably have many of the Core Curriculum classes completed. However, you may not have taken some classes required by this department, and you may have taken some classes that will not apply to our program. Check carefully to see how closely your transcript matches the requirements of the department.

If you are nearing your junior year, take the following as soon as possible:

SPE 329 Survey of Exceptionalities
EPS 380 Educational Psychology
ELE 304 Technology in Teaching
RDG 318 Early Literacy Development
RDG 320 Upper Level Literacy Development

 

EC-6 Students should take the following as soon as possible:

ECH 328 and Lab Psycho-Social Development
ECH 331 and Lab Child-Centered Environments

 

4-8 Program students should take Content Area Courses

Be sure to take the following courses prior to your internship semesters:

MTH 127 Introduction to Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
MTH 128 Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
MTH   College level math approved by advisor.

Students are required to have taken 9 hours of college level math PRIOR to starting Internship II.

CHE/PHY 125 Introductory Physical Science
BIO 121 OR
GOL 131
BIO 121 Concepts of Biology
GOL 131 Introductory Geology

Top of page

Become a Student Academics & Research Students Alumni & Friends Faculty & Staff Arts & Athletics A-Z List