Elementary Education — Undergraduate Academic Programs — Minnesota State University, Mankato

Department	Elementary & Early Childhood Education
College	Education
Undergraduate Degree Type(s)	BS
Program Description	Students in this program study a broad base of content and pedagogical knowledge to become skilled teachers in elementary classrooms. They engage in clinical field experiences in area schools at each stage of their education courses, culminating in a student teaching experience. This process allows them to apply for a Minnesota teaching license in grades K-6. In addition, each elementary education major chooses a specialty area to expand his or her expertise to either young children or young adolescents. A pre-primary specialty allows students to work with children age 3 through kindergarten in addition to the K-6 license. A middle school specialty extends the license through eighth grade in a specific content area (math, science, social studies, communication arts and literature, or world languages). A collaborative program between Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) and Normandale Community College offers K-6 preparation, with three areas of middle school (5-8) specialty offered on site: Mathematics, Science, and Communication Arts and Literature.
Admission Requirements	The department will recommend for admission only those applicants who submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet contains the following documents: A hard copy of the downloaded Application to Professional Education An unofficial copy of your college transcript (transfer students include a Transfer Credit Evaluation form or DARS form) Evidence of the Praxis I test, if the Academic Advising Office has not received your Praxis I test scores already Evidence of writing skill assessment Other materials (letters of recommendation, etc.) Application deadline must be adhered to for consideration for the upcoming semester's coursework enrollment. Prior to the upcoming semester's registration, the Academic Advising Office will send an email notifying the applicant of his/her admission status.
Program URL	MSU: http://ed.mnsu.edu/eec/programs/ee/ Normandale Program: http://ed.mnsu.edu/eec/programs/ee/normandale.html
Other Requirements	For detailed admission information and necessary forms for each program in the College of Education, see http://ed.mnsu.edu/advising/admission/onlineprofed.html
Program Contact Information	Department of Elementary & Early Childhood Education Minnesota State University, Mankato 328 Armstrong Hall Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-1516 Fax: 507-389-5853 Normandale Program Contact Email: steven.reuter@mnsu.edu Mankato Contact Email: cheryl.kalakian@mnsu.edu
College Advising	College of Education Advising Cheryl Kalakian, Student Relations Coordinator 117 Armstrong Hall 507-389-1215

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