Oregon State University
Early Childhood/Elem. Education- Double Degree 2008-2009
- Degrees: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Education
- and Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a major of your choice
General Education Requirements
Required Courses
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
English Language Arts: Accomplished teachers know the important themes, ideas, concepts, and strategies central to learning how to read- 3 cr., write- 3 cr., speak, view, and listen- 3 cr. |
Any ENG course, WR 121 & 122 English Composition, & any SP course* | 16 |
| Social Studies: Accomplished teachers know the major issues, concepts, themes, and ideas in social studies. They draw on a solid foundation in social studies. history-3 cr., civics, economics, and geography- 3 cr., HDFS- 3cr. | Choose 1: HST 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, or 202 Choose 1: GEO 105, 106 or other GEO or EC course And ECE 226 |
11 |
| Mathematics: Accomplished teachers know the major concepts, procedures, processes, and ideas of mathematics that define number systems and number sense, computation, geometry, algebra, measurement, and statistics and probability- 9 cr. | MTH 211, 212, & 213 Foundations of Elementary Education |
12 |
| Science: Accomplished teachers draw on their own knowledge of fundamental ideas and concepts in earth and space science, life science, and physical science and their relationship to one another and or other disciplines-12 cr. | BI 101, 101B, 102, 103, 141, 142, 143, 211, 212, 213, 234, CH 100, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 221, 222, 223, ESR 171, 172, 173, G 201, 202, 203, 209, GEO 209, GS 106, 107, 108, PHY 101, 121, 122, 123, 201, 202, 203, 211, 212, 213 | 12 |
| The Arts: Teachers understand the intrinsic value of the arts and their usefulness in providing insight into other disciplines- 3 cr. | Any ART, MUS, or TA course TA 101 is recommended |
3-4 |
| Health: Accomplished teachers understand the foundations of good health, including the structure and function of the body and its systems and the importance of physical fitness and sound nutrition- 3 cr. | Choose from: HPE 295 or FN 225* |
3-4 |
| Technology: Understand and can use current technology, including computers and calculators. | BA 131, 205 or CAS 133 | 4 |
*Students who are interested in teaching the lower grades (K-3) often major in Human Development & Family Sciences with an option in Early Childhood Development & Education. If you are interested in this major, it is recommended that you complete WR 121 & 227 along with SP 214. It is also recommended that you complete both HPE 295 and FN 225.
With an Education Double Degree, you will be authorized to teach at one of the following levels: Early Childhood/Elementary (age 3-grade 4); Elementary (grades 3-8); Middle Level (grades 5-10; or High School (grades 7-12).
The Education Double Degree for K-12 is 40 quarter hours: 8 credits of core requirements; 17 credits of teaching methods; and 15 credits of student teaching.
Students are required to take the CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test) and pass it prior to being admitted to the provisional level of the program. Prior to student teaching you must complete and pass the appropriate PRAXIS test. For more information on the tests you can go to their websites at www.cbest.nesinc.com and www.ets.org/praxis.
PCC endeavors to create accurate transfer guides for students; however, requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with PCC advisors and their transfer institution to ensure that their academic plan will meet requirements and timelines.
Last updated: June, 2008