Elementary Teaching Graduate Certificate

Teacher licensure program for individuals who have already completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Program Code: 5042GC
CIPC: 131202

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GPA Requirements for GCT in Elementary Teaching Students

Following admission to the GCT program, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Students must earn at least a B- in all licensure classes.

Course Requirements for GCT in Elementary Teaching

The 32 credit hour program of study consists of:

24 hour credits hours in specific coursework.
Practicum is a 2 credit hour which requires 60 clock hours in an elementary classroom.
Student teaching is a 6 credit hour which requires 60 full teaching days in elementary classrooms.

Required Courses

MED 6020 - Diversity in Education Credits: (2)
MED 6050 - Curriculum Design, Evaluation & Assessment Credits: (3)
MED 6110 - Introduction to Classroom Management Credits: (3) or
MED 6120 - Advanced Classroom Management Credits: (3)
MED 6229 - Instructional Technology for Pre-service Teachers Credits: (2)
MED 6265 - Foundations of Inclusive Teaching Credits: (2)
MED 6311 - Content Instruction in the Elementary School: Science Credits: (2)
MED 6312 - Content Instruction in the Elementary School: Mathematics Credits: (2)
MED 6313 - Content Instruction in the Elementary School: Social Studies Credits: (2)
MED 6314 - Reading Instruction in Elementary Schools Credits: (2)
MED 6316 - Language Arts Instruction in Elementary Schools Credits: (2)
MED 6317 - Arts Integration for Elementary Teachers Credits: (2)
MED 6860 - Practicum in Education Credits: (1-4)
MED 6870 - Student Teaching in Elementary Education for MED Students Credits: (3-6)