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College:	Education and Human Services
Degree:	Bachelor of Arts in Education
Major:	Elementary Education
Concentration:	Elementary Education (K-6)
Effective Term:	Fall 2022

The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses in the right-hand column are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.

The BAE in Elementary Education (K-6) prepares future educators by providing a broad foundation of observable and measurable competencies that contribute to their personal and professional growth. These competencies should enable the educators to assist learners to realize their full potential in ways which are meaningful and satisfying to the learners and which lead them to effective participation as members of society. Career Planning Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. UNF offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services and resources. First-Year and Exploratory students should visit the Career Services webpage and Sophomore or higher level students with a declared COEHS major should visit the Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) Career Services webpage. Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information. Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years. Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection for First Time in College (FTIC) students is contingent upon Math Placement exam results, the student’s major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc). Elementary Education majors are strongly encouraged to take MGF 1113 Math for Teachers I. General Education course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Visit the Elementary Education Tab on the Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Undergraduate Programs webpage for a complete list of prerequisites. Students are encouraged to speak with College of Education faculty directly regarding questions about the teaching profession. Admission into the College of Education and Human Services requires a minimum of 60 semester hours or a state of Florida AA degree with a grade point average of 2.50 or better and passing scores on all four parts of the General Knowledge (GK) test by Term 5. Program admission requires a decision by a college administrator or faculty. Students are not guaranteed admission into this program, and can not continue taking courses in Term 5 (61-75 hours) until admitted into this program. Find specific admission criteria for this program on your Degree Evaluation, college website, university catalog or consult your academic advisor. For more information visit the Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) webpage. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all course work. When selecting Free Electives and General Education, highly recommended courses to prepare for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) include: American History (AMH2020), American Federal Government (POS2041) and World History I and II (WOH1012 and WOH1022). When selecting science courses, faculty highly recommend: BSC1005/1005L Principles of Biology, CHM1025/1025L Introduction to Chemistry, ESC2000/2000L Earth Science and PHY1020/1020L Discovering Physics with Lab. Additional strongly recommended Free Electives include: EDG3373 Integrating the Arts in Elementary Formal and Informal Learning Environments and HSC3301 Health and Movement Methods for Elementary Teachers. Students should consult an advisor for any additional course recommendations. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.50 or better for each semester they are enrolled in a teacher education program. A level 2 background check (including fingerprints) done and verified by the school district in which the field/clinical experiences will be completed is required prior to the assignment of any student to a field/clinical experience. Students not cleared by the school district will not be permitted access to schools. All courses are prerequisites for Student Internship (Term 8). Courses with field lab requirements are typically completed during fall and spring terms. Passing the Professional Education and Subject Area exams of the Florida Teachers Certification Exam (FTCE) is required for completion of internship and graduation. Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2020 or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information. A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree.

The BAE in Elementary Education (K-6) prepares future educators by providing a broad foundation of observable and measurable competencies that contribute to their personal and professional growth. These competencies should enable the educators to assist learners to realize their full potential in ways which are meaningful and satisfying to the learners and which lead them to effective participation as members of society.

Career Planning
Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. UNF offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services and resources. First-Year and Exploratory students should visit the Career Services webpage and Sophomore or higher level students with a declared COEHS major should visit the Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) Career Services webpage.

Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.

Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.

Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection for First Time in College (FTIC) students is contingent upon Math Placement exam results, the student’s major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc). Elementary Education majors are strongly encouraged to take MGF 1113 Math for Teachers I. General Education course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Visit the Elementary Education Tab on the Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Undergraduate Programs webpage for a complete list of prerequisites. Students are encouraged to speak with College of Education faculty directly regarding questions about the teaching profession.
Admission into the College of Education and Human Services requires a minimum of 60 semester hours or a state of Florida AA degree with a grade point average of 2.50 or better and passing scores on all four parts of the General Knowledge (GK) test by Term 5. Program admission requires a decision by a college administrator or faculty. Students are not guaranteed admission into this program, and can not continue taking courses in Term 5 (61-75 hours) until admitted into this program. Find specific admission criteria for this program on your Degree Evaluation, college website, university catalog or consult your academic advisor. For more information visit the Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) webpage.
A minimum grade of "C" is required in all course work.
When selecting Free Electives and General Education, highly recommended courses to prepare for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) include: American History (AMH2020), American Federal Government (POS2041) and World History I and II (WOH1012 and WOH1022). When selecting science courses, faculty highly recommend: BSC1005/1005L Principles of Biology, CHM1025/1025L Introduction to Chemistry, ESC2000/2000L Earth Science and PHY1020/1020L Discovering Physics with Lab.
Additional strongly recommended Free Electives include: EDG3373 Integrating the Arts in Elementary Formal and Informal Learning Environments and HSC3301 Health and Movement Methods for Elementary Teachers. Students should consult an advisor for any additional course recommendations.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.50 or better for each semester they are enrolled in a teacher education program.
A level 2 background check (including fingerprints) done and verified by the school district in which the field/clinical experiences will be completed is required prior to the assignment of any student to a field/clinical experience. Students not cleared by the school district will not be permitted access to schools.
All courses are prerequisites for Student Internship (Term 8). Courses with field lab requirements are typically completed during fall and spring terms.
Passing the Professional Education and Subject Area exams of the Florida Teachers Certification Exam (FTCE) is required for completion of internship and graduation.
Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2020 or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree.

Total Hours:	15

Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose OR ENC1143 (GW) Writing with Evidence and Style	3

EDF1005 Intro to Teaching Profession (Program Prerequisite)	3

Select a Math Course (Strongly recommend Math for	3
Teachers I or Elementary Statistics)

Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3

Select a Free Elective Course	3

NOTE: When selecting courses in General Education
and Free Electives, faculty strongly recommend:
AMH2020, WOH1012, WOH1022, POS2041, BSC1005C,
CHM1025/1025L, ESC2000/2000L and PHY1020/1020L to best
prepare for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)


Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose OR ENC1143 (GW) Writing with Evidence and Style	3	EDF1005 Intro to the Teaching Profession Minimum Grade C
(Select the English course not taken in Term 1)

EDF2085 Intro to Diversity Educators (Strongly recommended. Also	3
satisfies General Education, Critical Thinking)

Select a Math Course (Strongly recommend Math for	3
Teachers I or Elementary Statistics)

Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3

Select a Free Elective Course	3

NOTE: When selecting courses in General Education
and Free Electives, faculty strongly recommend:
AMH2020, WOH1012, WOH1022, POS2041, BSC1005C,
CHM1025/1025L, ESC2000/2000L and PHY1020/1020L to best
prepare for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)

Total Hours:	15

Summer 1
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
Take General Knowledge (GK) Test. Submit test score
results to Office of Academic Support and Information
Services (OASIS) Building 57, Petway Hall, Room 1300.

Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
Select a third Gen Ed Written Communication Course (See	3	FTCE General Knowledge Exam
Degree Evaluation)

EME2040 Intro Ed Tech for Learn Pro (Strongly Recommended)	3

Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3

Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3

Select a Free Elective Course	3

NOTE: When selecting courses in General Education
and Free Electives, faculty strongly recommend:
AMH2020, WOH1012, WOH1022, POS2041, BSC1005C,
CHM1025/1025L, ESC2000/2000L and PHY1020/1020L to best
prepare for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)

Additional strongly recommended Free Electives include:
EDG3373 Integrating the Arts in Elementary Formal
and Informal Learning Environments and HSC3301 Health
and Movement Methods for Elementary Teachers

Total Hours:	15

Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3	General Education Requirements

Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3

Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3

Select a Free Elective Course	3

Select a Free Elective Course	3

NOTE: When selecting courses in General Education
and Free Electives, faculty strongly recommend:
AMH2020, WOH1012, WOH1022, POS2041, BSC1005C,
CHM1025/1025L, ESC2000/2000L and PHY1020/1020L to best
prepare for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)

Additional strongly recommended Free Electives include:
EDG3373 Integrating the Arts in Elementary Formal
and Informal Learning Environments and HSC3301 Health
and Movement Methods for Elementary Teachers

Total Hours:	15

Summer 2
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers

Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
EDG3321 Elementary Field Experience I	3	EDG3321 Elementary Field Experience I Minimum Grade C
(co-register with LAE3210)		LAE3210 Foundations of Literacy Minimum Grade C
		TSL3080 ESOL Foundations: Culture/Lang Minimum Grade C
LAE3210 Foundations of Literacy	3	EEC4321 Teaching Math in EC Minimum Grade C
(co-register with EDG3321)		EDF3151 Educational Psychology Minimum Grade C

TSL3080 ESOL Foundations: Culture/Lang	3

EEC4321 Teaching Math in EC	3

EDF3151 Educational Psychology	3

Total Hours:	15

Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
LAE3211 Literacy Instruct and Assessmt	3	LAE3211 Literacy Instruct and Assessmt Minimum Grade C
(co-register with TSL4340)		TSL4340 TESOL Methods and Curriculum Minimum Grade C
		EDG3322 Elementary Field Experience II Minimum Grade C
TSL4340 TESOL Methods and Curriculum	3	Civic Literacy Requirement
(co-register with LAE3211)

SSE3313 Social Study Methods:Elem Tchr (may take in summer 3 term)	3

EDF4444 Assessment of Learn/Behavior (may take in summer 3 term)	3

EDG3322 Elementary Field Experience II	3

Total Hours:	15

Summer 3
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
Select one: EDG4340 Teaching all Learners in a	3	SSE3313 Social Study Methods:Elem Tchr Minimum Grade C
Differentiated P-6 Classroom OR EEX3202 Psychology		EDF4444 Assessment of Learn/Behavior Minimum Grade C
and Sociology of Learners with Exceptionalities		EDG4340 Teaching all Learners OR EEX3202 Psych/Soc Learners
(may take in Term 6)

Total Hours:	3

Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
EDG4442 Elementary Field Experience III	3	SCE4310 Science Methods: Elem Teachers Min Grade C
(co-register with SCE4310)		MAE4013 Teaching Math Elementary Min Grade C
		LAE4312 Differentiating Instruct/Ltrcy Minimum Grade C
SCE4310 Science Methods: Elem Teachers	3	EDG4410 Classroom Managment Commun Minimum Grade C
(co-register with EDG4442)		2.5 GPA required prior to Student Internship (EDE 4943)
		Professional Education Certification Exam
MAE4013 Teaching Math Elementary	3	SAE Elementary Ed. K-6 Certification Exam

LAE4312 Differentiating Instruct/Ltrcy	3

EDG4410 Classroom Managment Commun	3

Total Hours:	15

Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
EDE4943 Practicum II: Student Intern	9

RED4844 Supervised Literacy Practicum	3

Total Hours:	12
Total Program Hours:	120

The Osprey Map is not a contract between the University of North Florida and the student. It should be used as a general guide for the purpose of meeting requirements and constructing course schedules. The Map may be altered periodically to meet the objectives of the academic program or the university.

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