Elementary Education - Learning and Pedagogy, Bachelor of Science in Education
Department of Teaching and Learning
College of Education
This online degree will enable graduates to enter education-related fields, which do not require certification, and the degree does not lead to certification. The degree will be of interest to those who homeschool, trainers, educational consultants, curriculum developers, educational sales, youth program leaders (afterschool programming, camp directors, youth sports), faith-based children’s/youth leadership, instructional designers, tutors, and substitute teachers. This degree is also of interest to international students desiring a western educational philosophical framework.
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To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
- All of Northern Arizona University's diversity, liberal studies, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements.
- All requirements for your specific academic plan(s).
- At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work.
- At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc.
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.
The full policy can be viewed here.
In addition to University Requirements:
- Up to 60 units of major requirements
- Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy major requirements.
- Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units.
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
| Major GPA | C |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 114 |
| University Honors Program | Optional |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
| Progression Plan Link | View Progression Plan |
Purpose Statement
This online degree will enable graduates to enter education-related fields, which do not require certification, and the degree does not lead to certification. The degree will be of interest to those who homeschool, trainers, educational consultants, curriculum developers, educational sales, youth program leaders (afterschool programming, camp directors, youth sports), faith-based children’s/youth leadership, instructional designers, tutors, and substitute teachers. This degree would also be of interest to international students desiring a western educational philosophical framework, such as the proposed institute between NAU and Shanghai Normal University Tianhua College. Likewise, students desiring to teach abroad where teacher certification might not be a requirement could benefit from this course of study. Although not a certification degree, students in this course of study are able to demonstrate outcomes aligned to the standards of the education and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium. These outcomes include, but are not limited to:
- constructing learning opportunities that support students’ development
- acquisition of knowledge, and motivation
- knowing, understanding, and using major concepts in subject matter fields to enhance student learning and development
- creating instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse students
- knowing, understanding, and using various assessment strategies to plan, evaluate, and improve teaching and learning; and reflecting and
- continuously improving educational practice.
Student Learning Outcomes
Although not a certification degree, students in this course of study are able to demonstrate outcomes aligned to the standards of the education and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium. These include:
- Standard #1: Learner Development
- Standard #2: Learning Differences
- Standard #3: Learning Environments
- Standard #4: Content Knowledge
- Standard #5: Application of Content
- Standard #6: Assessment
- Standard #7: Planning for Instruction
- Standard #8: Instructional Strategies
- Standard #9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
- Standard #10: Leadership and Collaboration
The assessment plan of the knowledge, competencies and skills identified in the Learning Outcomes will be constructed in ways similar to our programs that lead to certification and accreditation. This will not be a degree that is part of our accreditation (CAEP) efforts, nor will it be sanctioned by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE).
Each course in the major portion, however, will contain key assessments (KAs), which will measure the students’ mastery of the content. Each KA will be mapped to the InTASC Standards and will be aggregated at the end of each semester in order to determine the progress of our students and to conclude areas of need in the program.
Major Requirements
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This major requires 60 units.
Take the following 60 units with a minimum NAU cumulative 2.5 GPA. For all major requirements, a passing grade is required and a grade of "C" or better is required for courses evaluated on an A-F scale.
- BME 430 (3 units)
- ECI 302, ECI 325, ECI 326, ECI 409, ECI 412, ECI 413, ECI 415, ECI 416, ECI 417, ECI 418 (30 units)
- ECI 497C which meets the senior capstone requirement (6 units)
- EDF 200 (3 units)
- EDF 301W which meets the junior-level writing requirement (3 units)
- EPS 340 (3 units)
- ESE 280, ESE 423, ESE 424 (9 units)
- ETC 447 (3 units)
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Note: Students may only repeat courses in which a grade of "D" or "F" was earned (see Course Repeat Policy)
General Electives
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Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Additional Information
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.