Elementary Education PK4 BS / Teaching, Learning & Curriculum MS

Major: Elementary Education, PK-4; Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 225.0
Co-op Options: One Co-op (Five years)

 

About the Program

The BS/MS in Elementary Education (PK-4) and Teaching, Learning and Curriculum offers a flexible, innovative curriculum with a unique emphasis on creative problem solving and the application of the latest technologies to learning. This accelerated degree program allows candidates to pursue a BS in Education (Elementary/PK-4) with Pennsylvania initial state teacher certification and continue for a fifth graduate year to complete the MS in Teaching Learning and Curriculum (Advanced Track).

The BS/MS in Elementary Education and Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (Advanced Track) prepares students academically and practically for careers in PK–12 teaching or other educational settings, including capabilities to:

  • Demonstrate professional ethics and independent and creative academic best practices that exhibit outstanding leadership, organizational, cross cultural, inter-personal and advocacy skills including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external groups.
  • Understand the changing role of teachers in increasingly diverse societies
  • Demonstrate a strong academic background in all subject areas that meet PDE requirements including literacy, language and STEM areas
  • Demonstrate the ability to create and maintain a positive and democratic classroom climate for students
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of child development in their ability to develop and implement learning opportunities that are unique to every child
  • Develop creative academic leadership skills with a global perspective on current educational issues, knowledge of best pedagogical practices, tools to effectively integrate technology in curriculum, assessment and instruction, and a strong academic background in all subject areas that meet PDE content requirements.
  • Develop competencies to become reflective practitioners who are lifelong learners, who base their practice on theory, research, and developmentally appropriate pedagogy by analyzing, implementing, and evaluating existing and new instructional strategies and practices in a variety of educational institutions/organizations.
  • Demonstrate advanced teaching knowledge and skills well beyond that required for initial Pennsylvania certification
  • Develop advanced skills to function in a variety of roles as instructors, instructional leaders or researchers in local, state, national and international organizations, foundations, associations, corporations and private educational institutions.
  • Have in-depth knowledge of both public and private (non-profit and for-profit) institutions as well as small and large institutions.

The BS program requires that candidates have a B average (3.0 GPA) in content courses needed for teacher certification in addition to the grade of B or better in each EDEX, EDLT, EDPO, EDUC, ESTM and MTED courses throughout their time in the program. These requirements must be satisfied for Drexel to recommend the candidates for teacher certification upon graduation and/or be considered to have completed the program. Clearances and field placement applications must be submitted before participating in coursework with classroom-based field components. 

Additional Information

More information is available at the School of Education's website.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements are the same as the BS in Elementary Education. The BS/MS application must be submitted during sophomore year before 120.0 credits have been completed with a cumulative 3.0 GPA to gain acceptance into BS/MS program. Continuation as a BS/MS student in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (Advanced Track) requires maintaining a minimum term and cumulative 3.0 GPA.

Degree Requirements

General Education/Content Requirements
BIO 100Applied Cells, Genetics & Physiology3.0
or BIO 161 General Biology I
BIO 101Applied Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution3.0
or BIO 162 General Biology II
CHEM 111General Chemistry I4.0
CIVC 101Introduction to Civic Engagement *1.0
COM 111Principles of Communication3.0
COOP 101Career Management and Professional Development *1.0
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics4.0
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research3.0
or ENGL 111 English Composition I
ENGL 102Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing3.0
or ENGL 112 English Composition II
ENGL 103Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres3.0
or ENGL 113 English Composition III
ENVS 260Environmental Science and Society3.0
HIST 275History of Pennsylvania3.0
MATH 101Introduction to Analysis I4.0
or MATH 171 Introduction to Analysis A
MATH 102Introduction to Analysis II4.0
or MATH 172 Introduction to Analysis B
MATH 107Probability and Statistics for Liberal Arts3.0
or MATH 173 Introduction to Analysis C
MUSC 130Introduction to Music3.0
NFS 100Nutrition, Foods, and Health2.0
NFS 101Introduction to Nutrition & Food1.0
PHYS 151Applied Physics3.0
PSY 101General Psychology I3.0
PSY 320 [WI] Educational Psychology3.0
PSY 330Cognitive Psychology3.0
SOC 335Sociology of Education3.0
UNIV T101The Drexel Experience *1.0
English (Literature) elective: Select course between ENGL 200 - ENGL 3603.0
Free electives11.0
Pedagogy Requirements
EDEX 142Special Education Foundations: Referral and Assessment (MS in TLC Core)3.0
EDEX 344Inclusive Practices3.0
EDEX 368 [WI] Literacy and Content Skill Development PK-123.0
EDLT 325Design for Learning with Digital Media3.0
EDPO 312Educational Policy, Law & Advocacy3.0
EDUC 101Foundations in Education I: A Historical and Philosophical Perspective3.0
EDUC 106First Year Seminar: A Case of Schools and Cities1.0
EDUC 107First Year Seminar: Exploring Pedagogies1.0
EDUC 108First Year Seminar: Designing Learning Spaces 1.0
EDUC 205Sophomore Pedagogy Seminar1.0
EDUC 210Early Language Development3.0
EDUC 216Diversity and Today's Teacher3.0
EDUC 222Development in Early Childhood Education 3.0
EDUC 236Early Literacy I3.0
EDUC 305 [WI] Junior Pedagogy Seminar1.0
EDUC 306Assessment of Young Children I3.0
EDUC 308Creating a Positive Classroom Climate3.0
EDUC 314Science Teaching Methods3.0
EDUC 316Teaching in Urban Contexts 3.0
EDUC 324Current Research in Curriculum & Instruction3.0
EDUC 326 [WI] Language Arts Processes3.0
EDUC 335Engaging the Learner3.0
EDUC 336Early Literacy II3.0
EDUC 338Expressive Arts for PK-43.0
EDUC 355Social Studies Teaching Methods3.0
EDUC 365Foundations in Instructing English Language Learners3.0
EDUC 405Senior Pedagogy Seminar1.0
EDUC 411Family and Community Partnerships3.0
ESTM 342Teaching Engineering Concepts to Children3.0
MTED 417Mathematics Methods and Content: Early Childhood3.0
MTED 418Mathematics Methods and Content3.0
Student Teaching Experience
EDUC 409 [WI] Teaching Practicum9.0
EDUC 410 [WI] Student Teaching9.0
MS in TLC Core
EDAM 714Instructional and Curriculum Leadership (Take EDLS 550 if pursuing Reading Specialist Concentration)3.0
or EDLS 550 Theories of Reading and Writing
EDLT 504Learning Engineering 3.0
EDUC 524Current Research in Curriculum & Instruction (Take EDLS 575 if pursing Reading Specialist Concentration)3.0
or EDLS 575 Responding to Children's and Young Adult Literature
EDUC 530Advanced Techniques in Instruction & Assessment3.0
EDUC 609Language & Culture in Education (Take EDLS 555 if pursing Reading Specialist Concentration)3.0
or EDLS 555 Understanding Literacy through Sociocultural Perspectives
Policy, Law & Organization Courses6.0
Select two courses in Education Policy, Law & Organization EDPO or EDAM (500-799). Reading Specialist Concentration students enroll in EDLS 570 and EDLS 650.
School Law and Politics
Evidence-Based Evaluation
Literacy and Evaluation
Designing a Literacy Program
Foundations of Education Policy
MS in TLC Capstone Sequence
EDU 780Capstone Research3.0
EDU 781Masters Capstone I3.0
EDUP 781Practitioner Capstone Course II3.0
Professional or Concentration Electives15.0
Candidates may select any combination of the following for 15.0 credits: ABA, CRTV, EDAM, EDEX, EDGI, EDLS, EDLT, EDPO, EDUC, EHRD, ELL, ENTP, ESTM, or MTED (500-799 level), or candidates select a formal concentration. (See formal concentration options below)
Total Credits225.0
*

COOP 101, CIVC 101 and UNIV T101 are not required for Education transfer students. Instead, these 3.0 credits are replaced with free electives.

Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

Concentration Option *
Human Resource Development
Foundations of Human Resources Development
Coaching and Mentoring for Sustainable Learning
Organization Development and Change
Strategic Human Resource Development
Principles of Adult Learning
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Characteristics & Methods: Autism
Characteristics & Methods: High Functioning Autism
Communication & Language Interventions: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Behavior & Sensory Support: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Creativity and Innovation
Foundations in Creativity
Tools and Techniques in Creativity
Creativity in the Workplace
Research Methods and Assessment of Creative and Innovative Thinking
Global Perspectives on Creativity
Educational Policy
Foundations of Education Policy
The Shaping of American Education Policy: Global Forces, Interest Groups, and Politics
American Educational Policy and U.S. Competitiveness
Ethics in Educational Policy Making
Access & Equity in Educational Policy Making
Global & International Education
Comparative Higher Education Systems
Culture, Society & Education in Comparative Perspective
Education for Global Citizenship, Sustainability, and Social Justice
Measuring the World: Education and National Development
Gender, Education, and International Organizations
Higher Education
Comparative Higher Education Systems
Foundations of Higher Education and Governance
Legal Issues & Ethics in Higher Education
Critical Issues in Student Affairs
Principles of Adult Learning
Learning Technologies
The Learning Sciences
Learning Engineering
Play & Learning in a Participatory Culture
Learning Analytics: Lenses on students, teaching, and curriculum enactment
Instructional Design Methods
Teaching and Learning Issues in E-Learning
Multisensory Reading Instruction Level 1
Applied Methods in Multisensory Reading Instruction
Multisensory Reading Instruction
Basic Word Study I
Basic Word Study II
Multisensory Practicum I
Multisensory Practicum II
Multisensory Practicum III
Professional Elective (minimum 3.0 credits) **
Reading Specialist Certification Concentration
Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (7-12)
Constructing Meaning through Reading and Writing
Applied Methods in Multisensory Reading Instruction
Basic Word Study I
Basic Word Study II
Multisensory Practicum I
Multisensory Practicum II
Multisensory Practicum III
Teaching English as a Second Language Certification
Language Learning & Teaching
Structure and Sound System of English
Design and Assessment
The Intercultural Learner
Professional Elective (minimum 3 credits) **
Social Emotional Behavioral Wellness
Social Emotional Wellness and Evidence-Based Preventative School Practices
Understanding Social Emotional Disorders
Evidence-Based School Interventions and Trauma Informed Education/Care
Collaboration and Community Based Practices to Promote Social Emotion Wellness
Professional Elective (minimum 3 credits) **
*
Candidates may opt for a formal concentration or a Customized Concentration which may include course work from other Drexel academic departments in consultation with an academic advisors. Sample customized concentrations might include:
 
  • Educational Administration
  • Evaluation & Assessment
  • Instructional Design
  • Leadership in Educational Settings
  • Learning in Game-Based Environments
  • Special Education Law and Process
  • Special Education Leadership
  • Urban Education
**

Complete 3.0 graduate elective credits (500-799) in EDUC, EDEX, EDGI, EDAM, EHRD, EDHE, CRTV, MTED, EDLT, EDLS, ELL, ABA, EDPO, ENTP or ESTM.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

4+1, 1 co-op (Accelerated program completed in 5 years)*

Students complete undergraduate requirements in four years, then convert to graduate stats in the fifth and final year.

First Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
COM 1113.0BIO 1003.0EDEX 1423.0VACATION
EDUC 1013.0CIVC 101**1.0EDUC 1081.0 
EDUC 1061.0EDUC 1071.0EDUC 2103.0 
ENGL 1013.0ENGL 1023.0ENGL 1033.0 
UNIV T101**1.0EDUC 2223.0MATH 102 or 1724.0 
Free Elective3.0MATH 1014.0PSY 1013.0 
 14 15 17 0
Second Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
CHEM 1114.0BIO 1013.0EDUC 2363.0EDPO 3123.0
EDEX 3443.0COOP 101**1.0EDUC 3051.0EDUC 3063.0
EDUC 2051.0EDUC 2163.0EDUC 3083.0EDUC 3353.0
EDUC 3653.0EDUC 3163.0EDUC 3143.0EDUC 3383.0
MATH 107 or 1733.0NFS 1002.0EDUC 3263.0MUSC 1303.0
 NFS 1011.0PSY 3203.0 
 PSY 3303.0  
 14 16 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
COOP EXPERIENCECOOP EXPERIENCEEDEX 3683.0EDLT 3253.0
EDUC 3363.0MTED 4173.0ENVS 2603.0EDUC 3243.0
  ESTM 3423.0EDUC 3553.0
  PHYS 1513.0HIST 2753.0
  (UG) ENGL (Literature) elective: ENGL 200-ENGL 3603.0MTED 4183.0
  (GR) MS Professional Elective3.0(GR) MS Professional Elective3.0
 3 3 18 18
Fourth Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
EDUC 4051.0EDLT 5043.0SOC 3353.0EDAM 7053.0
EDUC 4099.0EDUC 4109.0ECON 2014.0EDUC 5303.0
EDUC 4113.0 EDAM 7143.0EDUC 5243.0
(GR) MS Professional Elective3.0 (UG) Free Electives8.0 
  Student converts to Grad status at the end of the Spring Term*** 
 16 12 18 9
Fifth Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCredits 
EDU 7803.0EDU 7813.0EDCR 518 or EDPO 6203.0 
EDUC 6093.0(GR) MS Professional Elective3.0EDUP 7813.0 
(GR) MS Professional Elective3.0   
 9 6 6 
Total Credits 225
*

Students must receive Department permission to pursue the NCOP option. Students will work directly with their advisor to establish a unique plan of study.

**

COOP 101, CIVC 101 and  UNIV T101 are not required for Education transfer students. Instead, these 3.0 credits are replaced with free electives.

Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101

***

Accelerated Degree Level Conversion form must be submitted in Spring Term.