Elementary K-6
 

Elementary Education K-6

INTEGRATED STUDIES The Integrated Studies major allows students to define their own fields of concentration(s) and to build coherent programs taking advantage of the flexibility and special opportunities at Brevard College. The degree encourages responsibility and self-direction. To gain admission to the program, a student must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher and identify two faculty members from two different disciplines as mentors. One of these will be the program advisor, with whose help the student will plan educational goals. Progress on the plan is assessed by the major coordinator of Integrated Studies and the two identified faculty. This major should be declared at any time before the end of the sophomore year. Students majoring in Integrated Studies are required to participate in a set of experiential courses described as seminars, practicums and internships, and projects.

 
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED OPTION                                       30 Semester Hours
Students must select either Option A or Option B below. Courses selected for either option may not be used for General Education Requirements, other majors, minors, or in more than one emphasis.
 
A. Two Emphasis Option 30 Semester Hours Topic
1. Emphasis in (e.g. social sciences) 15hrs
Select five courses beyond the General Education Requirements (At least 3 of these must be at the 300/400 level.)
Topic 2. Emphasis in (e.g. art history) 15hrs 
Select five courses beyond the General Education Requirements (At least 3 of these must be at the 300/400 level.)
 
B. Liberal Studies Option 30 Semester Hours 
Select a minimum of 10 courses beyond the General Education Requirements, including at least one course in each of five different program areas. At least six of the 10 courses must be at the 300/400 level.
 
SENIOR PROJECT AND EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS                5-8 Semester Hours
INT 369/469 Practicum/Internships (1-3)
INT 460 Integrated Studies Senior Seminar (1)
INT 480 Senior Project (3)
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
Course selection in the general education core or emphasis in the major must include the following
 • a special topics seminar
• a course focusing on a cultural tradition other than the student’s own
• an independent or directed study
 
ELECTIVES
 At least two electives must be at the 300/400 level.
 

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                                    MINIMUM 35 SEMESTER HOURS

EXAMPLES OF INTEGRATED STUDIES FOCUSED EMPHASES

1. EMPHASIS IN PRE-LAW 28 Semester Hours 
The courses for the Pre-Law Minor (see page 120) may be used as a guide for an emphasis in Integrated Studies. Pre-Law may not be used as both a minor and as an emphasis in Integrated Studies.

2. TEACHER LICENSURE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-6) Students wishing to earn teacher licensure in elementary education must major in Integrated Studies, taking the following specific courses to meet required competency areas. Some of these requirements may be met as part of the General Education Requirements. Teacher licensure in elementary education represents a combination of emphases. The courses at the 300/400 level, except SOC 325, are part of the Education Professional Studies Requirements. This emphasis includes more required hours than other combined emphases in Integrated Studies. Exceptions must be approved by the Director of Teacher Education. 

Humanities                                                                                                                    9 Semester Hours
Any 200 level Literature Course (3)
REL 153 World Religions or (3)
or REL 256 Hinduism & Buddhism
ENG 243 Young Adult Literature (3)
 
Fine Arts:                                                                                                                        3 Semester Hours
Select one course:
 AH 201 or AH 202 Art History (3)
MUS 101 Music Appreciation or MUS 202 World Music and Culture (3)
THE 101 Introduction to Theater (3)
THE 103 Introduction to Acting (3)
THE 115 Script Analysis (3)
 
Health and Physical Education                                                                       4-5 Semester Hours
WLEE 260 Facilitation of Group Games and Initiatives (2)
 
Select one course:
HLT 201 Health (2)
EXSC 212 Sports Nutrition and Wellness Issues (3)
EXSC 213 Principles of Nutrition (3)
 
Mathematics                                                                                                                  9 Semester Hours
MAT 141 Probability and Statistics (3)
MAT 200 Discrete Mathematics (3)
MAT 210 Math for Elementary Teachers (3)
 
Natural Sciences                                                                                                       11 Semester Hours
BIO 105 Concepts of Biology (4) or BIO 110 General Biology or BIO 120 General Biology
SCI 105 Physical Science (4)
ENV 360 Earth/Environmental Science: Pedagogy (3)
 
Social Sciences                                                                                                          21 Semester Hours
ECON 201 Macroeconomics (3)
HIS 103 United States History to 1865 (3)
HIS 104 United States History from 1865 (3)
HIS 110 Global History (3)
HIS 255 North Carolina History (3)
PLSC 210 American Government (3)
SOC 325 Population and Contemporary - Social Issues (3)


Students must also complete the professional studies component of teacher licensure for elementary education listed on page 102 of the Catalog.