ELED 542: Foundations of Elementary Education
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General Information
Credits: 3
Description:
Examines the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of education as they relate to elementary schools, with a particular emphasis on teaching a culturally diverse population. Develops an understanding of the relationship between society and education. School-based field experience required. Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts. Equivalent to EDUC 542.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education licensure program.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.
Current Sections
- Summer 2025, Section: A01, CRN 41675, Format: Online, Instructor: Kathryn Olson
Upcoming Sections
- Fall 2025, Section: 006*, CRN 79709, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kathryn Olson
- Fall 2025, Section: DL1*, CRN 79852, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: April Mattix Foster
*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.