Area V
Elementary Education
This major is available through the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½, Dothan, and Phenix City campuses.
(Students should use the Elementary or Early Childhood Education Transfer Guide).
AREA I-V Recommendations
AREA I:
A grade of "C" or higher is required in Composition I and II at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University.
"D" grades will not transfer.
AREA II:
When selecting courses from Areas II and IV, please note that at least one 6sh sequence
in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV) must be completed.
Students attending º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University are required to take two Literature courses (6 SH) to meet Area II and/or Area V requirements. Students attending a community
college are strongly encouraged to take two literature courses from the following
to meet this requirement: ENG 251/252(American Literature I/II); ENG 261/262(English Literature I/II); or ENG 271/272(World Literature I/II).
AREA III:
A grade of "C" or higher is required in the Math course chosen. "D" grades will not
transfer.
Students attending º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University are required to take two Science courses (8 SH) from Principles of Biology, General Chemistry, and Physical Science to meet Area III requirements. Students attending a community college are strongly encouraged to take two science courses from the following to meet this requirement: BIO 101(or103)(Intro/Prin of Biology I); CHM 111(College Chemistry I); or PHS 112(Physical Science II).
AREA IV:
When selecting courses from Areas II and IV, please note that at least one 6sh sequence
in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV) must be completed.
AREA V:
The remaining 17SH in Area V can be obtained at the community college by taking 17SH from the following:
- LDR 101 (Introduction to Leadership)(3 SH)-if not completed in Area IV
- PHS 111 or GLY 101 (Physical Science I or Intro to Geology I)(4 SH) - for the 4 sh in Science section
- *MTH 112 (Precalculus Algebra)(3 SH) - for the 9 sh in Math section
- *MTH 231 (Math for Elementary Teacher I)(3 SH) - for the 9 sh in Math section
- *MTH 232 (Math for Elementary Teacher II)(3 SH) - for the 9 sh in Math section
- ORI 101 (Orientation to College)(1 SH)
- A second Literature course (3 SH) - if not taken in Area II {This literature course should be selected from ENG 271/272(World Lit I/II), ENG 251/252(American Lit I/II), or ENG 261/262(English Lit I/II).}
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE MTH COURSES MAY ONLY BE VALID FOR TRANSFER INTO EDUCATION PROGRAMS PRIOR TO FALL 2025 - PLEASE SEE TRANSFER GUIDE NOTE REGARDING THE ALABAMA NUMERACY ACT
º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University Baccalaureate Degrees
The student seeking a baccalaureate degree must meet the following credit hour requirements:
- A minimum of 120 SH
- At least 50 percent of the degree program must be traditional academic credit.
- No more than 25 percent of the degree program may be earned using portfolio based credit.
- At least 25 percent of the degree program must be completed with º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University.
- Twelve (12) semester hours of work in each major field must be completed in residence
at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University.
Contact
If you have questions, please contact:
Ms. Cathy Lott
305 Hawkins Hall, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University, University Avenue, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½, AL 36082
Phone: 334-670-3373
E-Mail: clott@troy.edu