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2023 - 2024 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BAE

College/School: Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

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Term 1 0 - 17 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
MAT 117: College Algebra (MA) OR MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)	3	C
TEL 101: Professional Educator Series: The Student Experience	1
TEL 111: Exploration of Education (SB)	3	C
TEL 208: Literacy in a Changing World (HU)	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4	C
Term hours subtotal:	17

Students should work with their academic advisor to select the appropriate math course.
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Join a student club or professional organization.

Term 2 17 - 31 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
SCN 202: Sustainability Science Literacy for Engaged Global Citizens (SG & G) OR SCN 208: Nature and Society: An Introduction to Environmental Studies (SG & G)	4	C
TEL 171: Professional Educator Series: Equity in Education	1
TEL 212: Understanding the Culturally Diverse Learner (HU & C)	3	C
TEL 215: Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development (SB)	3	C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	14

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Term 3 31 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

TEL 203: Collaborating, Planning and Implementing Instruction in Diverse Contexts	3	C
EDT 180: Technology Literacy: Problem Solving using Digital Technology Applications (CS)	3	C
MTE 280: Numbers, Operations and Proportional Reasoning for K-8 Teaching	3	C
TEL 270: Professional Educator Series: Connecting Research to Practice	1
Historical Awareness (H) ( GCU 113 recommended)	3
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	13

GCU 113 meets US and AZ Constitution requirements for AZ state teacher certification
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Term 4 44 - 59 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SPE 222: Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children (SB & C)	3	C
BLE 220: Foundations of Structured English Immersion (L)	3	C
EED 284: Introduction to Integrated STEAM Learning Experiences	3	C
TEL 271: Professional Educator Series: Inclusivity in Practice	1
Complete 2 courses: Specialization Area Course	5	C
Term hours subtotal:	15

Students choose a Specialization Area which can be an approved certificate or a personalized interest area. Students select appropriate courses in consult with their academic advisor.
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Term 5 59 - 73 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

TEL 355: Internship: Initial	1	C
MTE 311: Geometry, Algebra, Statistics and Probability for K-8 Teaching	3	C
TEL 310: Instructional Thought and Action: Instructional Design and Planning	3	C
TEL 318: Instructional Thought and Action: Assessment for Learning	3	C
TEL 331: Foundations of Literacy: The Science of Reading	3	C
TEL 370: Professional Educator Series: Building a Professional Network	1
Term hours subtotal:	14

Students may take TEL 310 and/or TEL 318 in an earlier term if their schedule allows. Please consult with an academic advisor first.
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 6 73 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

TEL 366: Internship: Intermediate	1	C
EED 324: Social Studies for Equity and Social Justice	3	C
RDG 413: Literacy Methods of Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners	3	C
TEL 317: Instructional Thought and Action: Learning Environment and Management	3	C
TEL 371: Professional Educator Series: Educational Policies	1
Complete 2 courses: Specialization Area Course	6	C
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	17

Students choose a Specialization Area which can be an approved certificate or a personalized interest area. Students select appropriate courses in consult with their academic advisor.

Term 7 90 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

TEL 477: Internship: Advanced	2	C
EED 411: Science in Elementary Schools	3	C
EED 412: Mathematics in Elementary Schools	3	C
EED 433: Writing in the 21st Century	3	C
TEL 340: Families, Communities and Cultures: Cultivating Networks of Culturally Responsive Relationships (SB)	3	C
TEL 470: Professional Educator Series: Career Growth and Planning	1
Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Term hours subtotal:	18

Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

TEL 488: Student Teaching	11	C
TEL 471: Professional Educator Series: The Principled Educator	1
Term hours subtotal:	12

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First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2023 - 2024 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

2023 - 2024 Major Map
Elementary Education, BAE

College/School: Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 17 Credit Hours

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 117: College Algebra (MA) OR MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 101: Professional Educator Series: The Student Experience

Hours: 1

TEL 111: Exploration of Education (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 208: Literacy in a Changing World (HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Students should work with their academic advisor to select the appropriate math course.
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Join a student club or professional organization.

Term 2

17 - 31 Credit Hours

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SCN 202: Sustainability Science Literacy for Engaged Global Citizens (SG & G) OR SCN 208: Nature and Society: An Introduction to Environmental Studies (SG & G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 171: Professional Educator Series: Equity in Education

Hours: 1

TEL 212: Understanding the Culturally Diverse Learner (HU & C)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 215: Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Notes:

Apply for an identify verified print (IVP) fingerprint clearance card online.
Your IVP fingerprint card will be needed for professional classroom experiences.

Term 3

31 - 44 Credit Hours

TEL 203: Collaborating, Planning and Implementing Instruction in Diverse Contexts

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EDT 180: Technology Literacy: Problem Solving using Digital Technology Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MTE 280: Numbers, Operations and Proportional Reasoning for K-8 Teaching

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 270: Professional Educator Series: Connecting Research to Practice

Hours: 1

Historical Awareness (H) ( GCU 113 recommended)

Hours: 3

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Notes:

GCU 113 meets US and AZ Constitution requirements for AZ state teacher certification
Develop your skills

Term 4

44 - 59 Credit Hours

SPE 222: Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children (SB & C)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BLE 220: Foundations of Structured English Immersion (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EED 284: Introduction to Integrated STEAM Learning Experiences

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 271: Professional Educator Series: Inclusivity in Practice

Hours: 1

Complete 2 courses:

Specialization Area Course

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Students choose a Specialization Area which can be an approved certificate or a personalized interest area. Students select appropriate courses in consult with their academic advisor.
Develop your professional online presence.

Term 5

59 - 73 Credit Hours

TEL 355: Internship: Initial

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

MTE 311: Geometry, Algebra, Statistics and Probability for K-8 Teaching

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 310: Instructional Thought and Action: Instructional Design and Planning

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 318: Instructional Thought and Action: Assessment for Learning

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 331: Foundations of Literacy: The Science of Reading

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 370: Professional Educator Series: Building a Professional Network

Hours: 1

Notes:

Students may take TEL 310 and/or TEL 318 in an earlier term if their schedule allows. Please consult with an academic advisor first.
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 6

73 - 90 Credit Hours

TEL 366: Internship: Intermediate

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

EED 324: Social Studies for Equity and Social Justice

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

RDG 413: Literacy Methods of Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 317: Instructional Thought and Action: Learning Environment and Management

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 371: Professional Educator Series: Educational Policies

Hours: 1

Complete 2 courses:

Specialization Area Course

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Students choose a Specialization Area which can be an approved certificate or a personalized interest area. Students select appropriate courses in consult with their academic advisor.

Term 7

90 - 108 Credit Hours

TEL 477: Internship: Advanced

Hours: 2

Minimum Grade: C

EED 411: Science in Elementary Schools

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EED 412: Mathematics in Elementary Schools

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EED 433: Writing in the 21st Century

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 340: Families, Communities and Cultures: Cultivating Networks of Culturally Responsive Relationships (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 470: Professional Educator Series: Career Growth and Planning

Hours: 1

Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Term 8

108 - 120 Credit Hours

TEL 488: Student Teaching

Hours: 11

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 471: Professional Educator Series: The Principled Educator

Hours: 1

Notes

- First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum

General University Requirements Legend

General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition