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BS Elementary Education: Foundations at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Elementary Education: Foundations prepares students to work with children, including those with special needs and in urban school settings. The program does not lead directly to teaching licensure but prepares students to enter the Master of Education (MEd)/initial licensure program in elementary education, which leads to state of Minnesota teaching licensure.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Foundation Courses, Elementary Teaching Block, Special Education Block, Reading Block, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Literacy. . Departmental Requirements: The only course that can be taken S/N is OLPD 4696.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission into the major is based on the following criteria: - Minimum 2.50 overall GPA; higher GPA is recommended. - Completion of all prerequisite courses listed below for University of Minnesota students. External transfer students entering the University of Minnesota Twin Cities must complete all transfer courses listed below except CI 1001; external transfer students entering the University of Minnesota Twin Cities may complete this course in the first semester of their program. Minimum GPA 2.5 for college admission. Minimum GPA 2.5 for transfer students.

Duration: 4 years / 120 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/

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