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Catalog Year: 2026 - 2027 General Studies Gold

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Education, BAE

College/School: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching & Learning In

Plan Code: TEMGEBAE

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120

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Upper division minimum
credit hours

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Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours

Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours
Content Courses
ENG 200 Critical Reading and Writing About Literature (HUAD) ENG 221 English Literature to 1800 (HUAD) ENG 222 English Literature, 1800 to Present (HUAD) ENG 241 Literatures of the United States to 1860 (HUAD) ENG 242 Literatures of the United States, 1860 to Present (HUAD) ENG 471 Literature for Young Adults (HUAD) ENG Elective OR ABS Elective AST 111 Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy (SCIT) BIO 181 General Biology I (SCIT) BIO 182 General Biology II (SCIT) BIO 320 Fundamentals of Ecology BIO 340 General Genetics BIO Elective CHM 113 General Chemistry I (SCIT) CHM 116 General Chemistry II (SCIT) CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry I CHM Elective GLG 101 Introduction to Geology I (Physical) (SCIT) AND GLG 103 Introduction to Geology I: Laboratory (SCIT) GLG 102 Introduction to Geology II (Historical) (SCIT) AND GLG 104 Introduction to Geology II: Laboratory (SCIT) MIC Elective PHY 111 General Physics (SCIT) AND PHY 113 General Physics Laboratory (SCIT) PHY 112 General Physics (SCIT) AND PHY 114 General Physics Laboratory (SCIT) SCN 300 Foundations of Environmental Education SCN Elective OR MAT 170 Precalculus (MATH) or MAT 171 Precalculus: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) (MATH) MAT 270 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MATH) MAT 271 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MATH) MAT 272 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MATH) MAT 300 Mathematical Structures MAT 310 Introduction to Geometry MAT 343 Applied Linear Algebra MAT 443 Introduction to Abstract Algebra MAT 445 Theory of Numbers MAT Elective MTE Elective STP 420 Introductory Applied Statistics (QTRS) STP Elective OR GCU 114 World Social Studies GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography (SCIT) AND GPH 112 Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (SCIT) HST 100 Global History to 1500 (HUAD) HST 101 Global History Since 1500 (HUAD) HST 109 United States to 1865 (AMIT) HST 110 United States Since 1865 (HUAD) HST Elective Students select one content area. Please consult with an academic advisor. 15 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	15
Upper Division Education Requirements
TEL 310 Instructional Design and Planning: Instructional Thought and Action 4 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	4
TEL 317 Instructional Thought and Action: Learning Environment and Management 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
TEL 318 Instructional Thought and Action: Assessment for Learning 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
TEL 332 Disciplinary Literacy Methods 4 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	4
TEL 340 Families, Communities and Cultures: Cultivating Networks of Culturally Responsive Relationships (SOBE) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
TEL 370 Professional Educator Series: Building a Professional Network 1 Credit Hours		1
TEL 371 Professional Educator Series: Educational Policies 1 Credit Hours		1
TEL 470 Professional Educator Series: Career Growth and Planning 1 Credit Hours		1
TEL 488 Student Teaching 12 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	12
Major Requirements
SED 464 Middle-School Curr/Org 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
TEL 366 Professional Experience Internship 1 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	1
EED 324 Social Studies Methods and the Arts EED 411 Science in Elementary Schools EED 433 Writing in the 21st Century MGE 410 Integrating STEM into Middle School Practice MGE 415 Integrated ELA and Social Studies Methods for Middle Grades MTE 311 Geometry, Algebra, Statistics and Probability for K-8 Teaching 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
ENG 480 Methods of Teaching English: Composition ENG 482 Methods of Teaching English Language Arts HST 480 Methods of Teaching History: Classroom Resources MTE 485 Methods of Teaching Standards-Based Middle Grades and Early Secondary Mathematics SED 480 Special Methods of Teaching Social Studies SED 482 Science Teaching Methods for Secondary Schools I SED 494 Topic: Secondary English Language Art Method Comp & Ltrcy 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
Students select a content methods course that matches their content area. Please consult with an academic advisor.

Foundational Courses
BLE 220 Foundations of Structured English Immersion (HUAD) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
GCU 113 United States and Arizona Social Studies (AMIT) 3 Credit Hours		3
MAT 114 College Mathematics (MATH) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SPE 222 Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children (CIVI) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
TEL 111 Exploration of Education (HUAD) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
TEL 171 Professional Educator Series: Excellence in Education 1 Credit Hours		1
TEL 203 Collaborating, Planning and Implementing Instruction in Diverse Contexts 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
TEL 208 Education in a Changing World (GCSI) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
TEL 212 Cultural Diversity in Education (HUAD) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
TEL 215 Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development (SOBE) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
TEL 270 Professional Educator Series: Exploring and Preparing for Professional Practice 1 Credit Hours		1
TEL 271 Professional Educator Series: Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning 1 Credit Hours		1

ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
TEL 101 Professional Educator Series: The Student Experience 1 Credit Hours		1
First-Year Composition
ENG 101 First-Year Composition AND ENG 102 First-Year Composition OR ENG 105 Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 First-Year Composition AND ENG 108 First-Year Composition 6 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	6

Notes

All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses.
All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements.
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years.
An Arizona DPS IVP fingerprint clearance card is required for any courses that include professional classroom experiences.
Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to discuss options for elective courses, such as certificates, minors or personalized interest areas.
Students seeking teacher certification must pass required educator exams. More information can be found on the college's Certification and Compliance website.

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Middle Grades Education, BAE

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