Acceptance to Major Requirements
Application to the Education Department occurs during the semester students are enrolled in EDUC 379A Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science
Course Requirements: EDUC 111 Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World
Minimum GPA: 2.50 or above in Licensure Content Area & Education Department coursework Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.50
A complete application package (Detailed Admission Requirements can be viewed on the Education Department's website at: https://www.csbsju.edu/education/student-resources/apply-to-the-program).
Other Requirements: Background check sans felony.
Note: Students enrolled in EDUC 379A Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science who do not meet the above requirements may still apply but are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the appeal process in advance.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| EDUC 111 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World | 4 |
| EDUC 150 | Fundamentals of Music | 2 |
| EDUC 151 | Principles of Art | 2 |
| EDUC 203 | Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence | 4 |
| EDUC 212 | Clinical Experience: Elementary Education | 2 |
| EDUC 215 | Literature for Children and Adolescents K-8 | 4 |
| EDUC 305 | Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community | 1 |
| EDUC 313 | Teaching Physical Education K-6 | 1 |
| EDUC 315 | Art Pedagogy in Grades K-6 | 2 |
| EDUC 318 | Social Studies Pedagogy in Grades K-6 | 4 |
| EDUC 323 | Elementary Science Content | 4 |
| EDUC 325 | Mathematics Pedagogy K-6 | 4 |
| EDUC 333 | Music Pedagogy K-6 | 2 |
| EDUC 334 | Science Pedagogy K-6 | 4 |
| EDUC 347 | Reading, Writing and Language Growth K-6 | 4 |
| EDUC 359 | Issues in Education K-12 | 1 |
| EDUC 379A | Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science | 4 |
| EDUC 390 | Ethics in Human Relations | 4 |
| MATH 121 | Fundamentals of Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 180 | Fundamentals of Mathematics II | 4 |
| 16 |
| Total Hours | 77 |
Optional 5-8 or K-8 Endorsement
Elementary education majors may choose to complete a grades 5-8 endorsement in Communication Arts and Literature, Mathematics, General Science, or a grades K-8 endorsement in World Languages (French, German, or Spanish).
Additional Requirements:
General Education Requirements:
All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU.
Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
GPA: 2.0 or higher*
Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB/SJU
Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.
* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
