The PreK-6 teaching program prepares students to teach in preschool through sixth grade classrooms. Students may choose to complete a second license in one of six areas at the same time they complete preparation for the PreK-6 license.

These areas include:

• Middle School English/Language Arts (Grades 5-8)
• Middle School History (Grades 5-8)
• Middle School Mathematics (Grades 5-8)
• Special Education High Incidence (Grades PreK-6)
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Grades PreK-12)

Candidates for degrees and licenses in these areas are advised by the Faculty of the Department of Education. See an advisor for specific licensure requirements or visit the Department of Education website (https://www.washburn.edu/academics/college-schools/applied-studies/departments/education/index.html).

Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education: PreK - 6th Grade License

In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete all requirements for a Bachelor of Education degree.  By completing the courses below, students will have completed the 35 hours of General Education that are required.  Please see your advisor for more information.

Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required General Education Courses
AS 104	Life in the Universe	3
BI 106	Everyday Biology	5
CN 150	Public Speaking	3
EN 101	Introductory College Writing	3
EN 200	Intermediate College Writing	3
HI 100	Survey of Early World History	3
HI 111	History of the United States through the Civil War	3
MA 112	Contemporary College Mathematics (or higher)	3
Select two:		6
PO 106	The Government of the United States
GG 101	Introduction to Geography
EC 100	Introduction to Economics
Art, Music, or Theatre Course 1		3
Subtotal		35
Required Courses Inside Department
Pre-Admission Professional Education Courses
ED 155	Teaching, Learning, Leadership	3
ED 285	Educational Psychology	3
Subtotal		6
Post-Admission CORE Education Courses
ED 165	Ed. 1, Examining Teaching as a Profession: Diversity 1, Literacy 1, Technology 1 2	3
ED 275	Ed. 2 Exploring Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 1, Diversity 2, Technology 2) Ed. 2 2	3
ED 295	Ed. 3 Experiencing Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 2, Diversity 3, Literacy 2) 3	3
ED 302	Teaching Exceptional Learners	3
ED 354	Curriculum and Assessment	3
ED 395	Ed. 4 Extending Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 3, Literacy 3, Technology 3) 3	3
Subtotal		18
Elementary Education Courses
ED 290	The Whole Child	3
ED 322	Social Studies Content for Elementary Educators	3
ED 310	Teaching Math in Elementary School 4	3
ED 315	Teaching Science in Elementary School 4	3
ED 317	Math/Science Practicum 4	2
ED 335	Creative Experiences in Early Childhood Through Middle School 4	3
ED 320	Teaching Reading in Elementary School 5	3
ED 325	Teaching Language Arts & Children's Literature 5	3
ED 327	Literacy Practicum 5	2
ED 330	Teaching Social Studies through Integrating Curriculum 6	3
ED 337	Social Studies Practicum 6	1
ED 420	K - 6 Student Teaching	12
ED Elective Courses (approved by department)		3
Subtotal		44
Required Courses Outside Department
EN 321	Teaching Composition	3
MA 200	Number & Operation for Elementary Teachers	3
MA 201	Geometry, Proportion & Data Analysis for Elementary Teachers	3
PS 126	Physical Science for Elementary Educators	5
WU 101	The Washburn Experience	3
Subtotal		17
Total Hours		120

¹

See WU Catalog for approved GEHU courses.

²

Must be taken concurrently.

³

Must be taken concurrently.

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Must be taken concurrently.

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Must be taken concurrently.

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Must be taken concurrently.

Courses for Middle School English/Language Arts Emphasis

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
EN 133	Stories Around the World	3
EN 310	English Grammar/Linguistics	3
EN 320	Teaching Young Adult Literature	3
EN 330	American Literature through 1865	3
ED 340	Teaching in Adolescent Middle Level Environment	2
ED 348	Middle Level English/Language Arts Practicum	1

Courses for Middle School History Emphasis

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
HI 101	Changing World History: Traditions and Transitions	3
HI 112	History of the United States since the Civil War	3
HI 303	Colonial America to 1763 (or any 300 level American History)	3
HI 322	Kansas History	3
ED 340	Teaching in Adolescent Middle Level Environment	2
ED 346	Middle Level History Practicum	1

Courses for Middle School Mathematics Emphasis

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MA 116	College Algebra	3
MA 117	Trigonometry	3
MA 140	Statistics	3
MA 204	Number Theory and Discrete Math for Middle School Teachers	3
MA 281	History of Early Mathematics	1
MA 320	Mathematics for Middle School Teachers	3
ED 340	Teaching in Adolescent Middle Level Environment	2
ED 349	Middle Level Mathematics Practicum	1

Courses for Special Education High Incidence Emphasis (PreK-6)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
SE 420	Planning for Children and Youth with Mid-Moderate Disabilities	3
SE 430	Methods & Materials for Teaching Youth with Disabilities (Pre K-Grade 5)	3
SE 440	Individual & Group Management - Children & Youth with Disabilities	3
SE 456	Special Education Practicum	4

Courses for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Emphasis (P-12)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ED 440	Student Teaching Grades P-12	4-12
ED 450	Methods & Cross-Cultural Communication	3
ED 461	ESOL Assessment Administration Teacher Education	2
ED 463	ESOL Teaching and Learning	3
ED 464	ESOL Practicum-Assessment & Administration Teacher Education	3,4
ED 466	Linguistics for ESOL Teachers	3