Urban Stem Education Elementary 60+ Transfer, BS

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60+ Transfer Program

Bachelor of Science • UESTE TRN BS

Program Requirements:

Eligibility for this program requires completion of an associate degree prior to enrollment.
Residency Requirement: A minimum of 30 credits including 50% of the major must be completed at DU.

The BS Urban STEM Education Elementary program focuses on training students to become teachers who provide equitable high-quality STEM education in the K-8 setting. The focus is on promoting the teaching methods that support active STEM engagement and teacher self-efficacy in urban settings. By embedding service-learning teaching experiences into the curriculum throughout each of the four program years, students will gain extensive practice in implementing culturally responsive teaching strategies proven to positively impact urban students’ outcomes in STEM. Students in the Elementary major will acquire a broad base of STEM knowledge for application in most classrooms. Additionally, they can complete the Integrated Science Concentration for deeper knowledge of STEM areas.

Associate Degree on File - 60 Credits

Foundational Courses - 3 Credits

MATH 120 - College Mathematics 3 Credits
Students must have completed a college level math course equivalent to MATH 120 as a part of this program. Course fulfillment or requirement will be determined at time of enrollment. Not included in credit totals required for this degree.

Foundations of Excellence - 16-17 Credits

* Science Requirement: Students must complete both a Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics) with lab, and a Life Science (Biology) with Lab to meet the science requirement. Completed science courses in the associates degree can fulfill up to 4 credits without replacing required credit for the degree.

BIOL 100 - Introduction to Biology 3 Credits
BIOL 100L - Introduction to Biology Lab 1 Credits
CHEM 150 - Foundations of Chemistry 3 Credits
AND
CHEM 150L - Foundations of Chemistry Lab 1 Credits
OR
PHYS 100 - Applied Physics 2 Credits
AND
PHYS 100L - Applied Physics Lab 1 Credits
HIST 265 - Survey of World History 3 Credits
HIST 270 - Survey of American History 3 Credits
POLS 245 - Political Science Perspectives US/Global 3 Credits

UG Urban Education Core - 16 Credits

UEDU 285 - Teaching Diverse Learners 3 Credits
UEDU 325 - Classroom Data and Assessment 3 Credits
UEDU 330 - Multicultural Teaching Practices 3 Credits
UEDU 340 - Using Technology to Enhance Learning 3 Credits
UEDU 495 - Urban STEM Capstone 4 Credits

Major - Elementary Education Methods - 37 Credits

UEDU 151 - Service/Experiential Learning 0 Credits
UEDU 152 - Service/Experiential Learning 0 Credits
UEDU 153 - Service/Experiential Learning 0 Credits
UEDU 154 - Service/Experiential Learning 0 Credits
UEDU 240 - Literacy Methods 3 Credits
UEDU 240L - Literacy Methods Lab 1 Credits
UEDU 267 - Integrated Science Teaching Methods K-8 3 Credits
UEDU 288 - Instructional Planning and Delivery 3 Credits
UEDU 345 - Social Science Teaching Methods K-12 3 Credits
UEDU 365 - Math Instruction Methods K-8 3 Credits
UEDU 374 - MTTC Prep Course 3 Credits
UEDU 415 - Inquiry Based STEM Curriculum Design 3 Credits
UEDU 425 - Inquiry Based STEM Methods 3 Credits
UEDU 430 - Teaching Health Promotion 3 Credits
UEDU 434 - Teaching Physical Education 3 Credits
UEDU 438 - STEM Literacy in Urban Context 3 Credits
UEDU 440 - Teaching Visual and Performing Arts 3 Credits

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