CAMDENTON
TRANSFER WITH EASE Conveniently complete your bachelor’s degree in Camdenton. All lower-division prerequisites are available from area community colleges, and upper-division coursework is available at the MSUCamdenton campus and online.
BEFORE YOU TRANSFER – Meet with your MSU transfer advisor, Carol Bauer, early in your college career to ensure you’re taking all the right classes to reach your academic goals. You may be admitted and begin taking courses with MSU while still completing your associate’s degree, if needed. – Complete your associate’s degree. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT degree), is recommended because it will satisfy many of the requirements for your bachelor’s degree and certification; however, you may join this program with any AA degree if the appropriate prerequisites are taken.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
INSPIRE YOUNG MINDS
QUESTIONS? READY TO GET STARTED? One-on-one advisement sessions are available by appointment at: MSU-Camdenton 35 College Street Camdenton, MO 65020 Call 417-532-0518 or contact: Carol Bauer Elementary Education Advisor — Central Region cbauer@missouristate.edu Gib Adkins Regional Outreach Administrator — Central Region gibadkins@missouristate.edu
– Pass the MoGEA assessments. – Earn a 2.75 overall GPA (required) before the start of your first fall MSU semester. For more resources please visit: missouristate.edu/transfer
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LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE
TAKE ALL YOUR UPPER-LEVEL CLASSES IN CAMDENTON
ARE YOU READY TO INSTILL A LOVE FOR LEARNING IN YOUNG MINDS?
Tentative course schedule*
Join the generations of teachers who started their careers with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Missouri State. Classes are typically offered in the late afternoon and evening (outside of practicums and student teaching). Learn from veteran educators with years of practical classroom experience, as well as scholars versed in the latest breakthroughs in research. Spend time in local school districts practicing what you’ve learned and emerge with the tools and confidence to become an outstanding educator. With the successful completion of this degree and passing content assessments, you will be certified to teach elementary grades 1-6.
YEAR 1
SUMMER
SPRING
RDG 318
ELE 429
Foundations of Literacy Instruction
Methods of Teaching Math in Elementary Schools
FALL
ELE 434
MTH 320
Methods of Teaching Science in Elementary Schools
Foundations of Math for Teachers
ELE 410 Teaching & Learning in the Elementary Classroom
RDG 420 Methods of Teaching Reading & Language Art in Elementary Sch
RDG 421 Practicum-Methods of Teaching Reading & Language Art in Elementary Schools
GET STARTED MAKING A DIFFERENCE 1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION
At the start of your AAT program, apply online at: missouristate.edu/apply You’ll also need to submit a $35 application fee. Email outreach@missouristate.edu or call 417-836-6929 if you need any help.
ELE 438 Methods of Teaching Soc Studies in Elementary Schools
ELE 425 Methods of Teaching Comm Arts in Elementary Schools
2. S END US YOUR TRANSCRIPTS
MTH 360
Have any school that has awarded you college credit send your official transcript to:
Missouri State University Office of Admissions 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897 Email: admission@missouristate.edu
Foundations of Geometry for Teachers
SPE 310 Introduction to Special Education
YEAR 2
FALL
SPRING
3. A PPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
ELE 500
ELE 495
Current Issues & Application in Elementary Education
Supervised Teaching (Elementary)
ELE 510
ELE 496
The Reflective Practitioner
Supervised Teaching (Elementary)
ELE 501 Home/School/Community Relationships with Young Children & Their Families
4. MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR
ELE 530 Teaching English Language Learners in the Elementary Classroom
If you need financial assistance, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. For more resources, see missouristate.edu/financialaid.
To schedule an appointment with Carol Bauer Phone: 417-532-0518 Email: cbauer@missouristate.edu.
EDT 520
5. GET REGISTERED!
Technologies in a Contemporary School Setting
EDC 345 Intro to Multicultural Education and Diversity
*Required courses will vary. Please consult with your advisor.
Apply and get admitted to MSU early. This will allow you to register on the same schedule as other MSU students.