Elementary Education, BS

Our Elementary Education program is the ultimate launchpad for Michigan’s future teachers, specifically designed to get you classroom-ready to be an effective teacher from preschool through grade 6. We don’t just talk about teaching; we get you into the action with 264 hours of real-world observation and apprenticeship before you even start your supervised internship. This exclusive path is built for Michigan residents who are ready to make a local impact, giving you the elite skills to master two high-demand grade bands: P-3 and 3-6. After successfully completing your certification exams, you will be a certified teacher in the State of Michigan, possessing the hands-on experience and professional confidence to transform the lives of young learners from day one.

Program Entrance Requirements:

Background check.
All courses within the program (EDU and ELM prefixes) must be completed with a C or better.
Admission to the 4000 EDU courses requires a B- or better in MTH 1150 and COM 1020, COM2010, or COM2050, along with an overall GPA of 2.9.

Professional Education Studies Major - 44 Hours

ECE 1110 - Early Childhood Development Credits: 3
ECE 2650 - Effects of Trauma and Stress on the Learning and Development of Young Children Credits: 3
EDU 1010 - The Whole Child Credits: 3
EDU 2150 - Introduction to Professional Education Experiences Credits: 3
EDU 2150P - Introduction to Professional Education Field Experience Credits: 0
EDU 2250 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
EDU 2250P - Educational Psychology Field Experience Credits: 0
EDU 2310 - Instructional Design Credits: 3
EDU 3350 - The Exceptional Learner Credits: 3
EDU 3350P - Exceptional Learner Field Experience Credits: 0
EDU 4010 - Instructional Strategies Credits: 4
EDU 4110 - Certification Preparation Credits: 1
EDU 4150 - Classroom Development Credits: 3
EDU 4350 - Foundations and Perspectives of Education Credits: 3
EDU 4650 - Assessment and Data Analysis for Elementary Educators Credits: 3
EDU 4950 - Elementary Education Internship I Credits: 6
EDU 4960 - Elementary Education Internship II Credits: 3

Elementary Education Content - 49 Hours

ELM 1310 - Elementary Science I Credits: 3
ELM 1410 - Preschool Literacy Credits: 3
ELM 2110 - Elementary Mathematics I Credits: 3
ELM 2150 - Elementary Mathematics II Credits: 3
ELM 2210 - Elementary Social Studies I Credits: 3
ELM 2250 - Elementary Social Studies II Credits: 3
ELM 2310 - Elementary Science II Credits: 3
ELM 2410 - Elementary Literacy I Credits: 3
ELM 2450 - Elementary Literacy II Credits: 3
ELM 3110 - Elementary Mathematics III Credits: 3
ELM 3150 - Elementary Mathematics Methods Credits: 3
ELM 3210 - Elementary Social Studies Methods Credits: 3
ELM 3310 - Elementary Science Methods Credits: 3
ELM 3410 - Elementary Writing Credits: 3
ELM 3450 - Elementary Literacy Methods Credits: 4
ELECTIVE - Approved Elective Credits: 3

General Education - 27 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
Select One Communication Course from the Following:
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
COM 2010 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 2050 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Select Two Social Science Courses from the Following:
ECN 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECN 2110 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
GEO 1050 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 3
POL 1010 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
PSY 2150 - Psychology as a Science and Profession Credits: 3
PSY 2210 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2310 - Industrial Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 2010 - Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3
Quantitative Reasoning Requirement:
MTH 1150 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
Select One Mathematics Course from the Following:
MTH 1210 - Trigonometry Credits: 3
MTH 1350 - Pre-Calculus Credits: 4
MTH 1510 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MTH 2310 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MTH 2410 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
MTH 2510 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MTH 2750 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
MTH 3510 - Multivariable Calculus Credits: 4
MTH 4110A - Mathematical Reasoning and Proof Credits: 3
Select One Humanities Course from the Following:
BUS 2810 - Business Ethics and Culture Credits: 3
ENG 2410 - Creative Writing Credits: 3
HIS 1110 - Introduction to American History: 1865 to Present Credits: 3
HUM 3610 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
HUM 3650 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrative Seminar Credits: 3
LIT 2010 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
SPN 1010 - Spanish I Credits: 3
Required General Education Electives - Credits: 6
- ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
- ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 120

This program will not be eligible for national accreditation for 3-5 years. At that time, Baker College will apply for CAEP accreditation.