General Education Requirements (44 Hours)

• General Education Requirements 

Some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major. Please see your advisor for information.

Professional Education Requirements (24 Hours)

A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) must be earned in all Professional Education Courses by Teacher Education majors.

• EDU 2000 - Introduction to Learners, Teachers, and Schools (3) +
• EDU 2100 - Social Foundations of Education (3) +
• EDU 3000 - Diverse Learners: Teaching and Learning (3) #
• EDU 3100 - Assessment for Learning (3) #
• EDU 4900 - Student Teaching (12) [CAP]

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• +Must be taken prior to admission to Teacher Education

• #Prerequisites: EDU 2000 , EDU 2100 , and Admission to Teacher Education. EDU 3000  and EDU 3100  should not be taken concurrently.

Major Requirements (48 Hours)

Not including 12 hours already counted in General Education requirements, above. Typical General Education selections that may also be found within the major requirements would be: 2000 level or higher HIS courses (up to nine hours), P_S 1100 , PSY 3010 , and/or the Social Studies Concentration elective course. General Education courses should be chosen in consultation with your advisor. 

2.0 major GPA is required for graduation. Major GPA calculation will include all courses taken in the major discipline, plus any other courses under Major Requirements. Minimum of 18 hours of courses taken to fulfill major requirements must be courses offered by Appalachian.

At least 3 hours 2000 level HIS is required prior to taking a 3000 level HIS course; at least 3 hours 3000 level HIS course is required prior to taking a 4000 level HIS course. No more than 18 semester hours from the 2000 level including HIS 2201 , HIS 2204  and HIS 2800 , may be included to fulfill Major Requirements.

Minor (Optional)

Electives (4 Hours)

Taken to total 120 hours for the degree

Total Required (120 Hours)