The Elementary Education discipline is in the Division of Education. A separate admissions process must be completed and admission granted before students can enroll in this program. During fall semester of the sophomore year, students are expected to attend an application meeting to begin the application process. Applications must be submitted to the Elementary Education Admissions Committee by the end of the first week of spring semester for entry to the program fall semester of the junior year. Enrollment in the major is limited. The decision to admit is made during spring semester, before fall registration. The elementary education course sequence begins in fall semester.

Students transferring from another school must be admitted to UMM before admission to the elementary major can be offered. It is recommended that these students seek academic planning advice from a member of the elementary education faculty before the semester in which admission to the program is sought.

Application Process

Information sessions that provide an overview of admissions and program requirements are held periodically. Application packets are available at the Education Office.

Criteria for Admission include:

1. Successful completion (grade of C- or higher) of Psy 1061—Introduction to the Development of the Child and Adolescent (Psy 1051 is a prereq) and Ed 2101—Foundations and Issues in Education. For students desiring
more in-depth alternatives, Psy 3401—Developmental Psychology I: Child Psychology and Psy 3402— Developmental Psychology II: Adolescence may be substituted for Psy 1061—Introduction to the Development
of the Child and Adolescent.

2. Completion of the Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST).

3. A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall and in the elementary education major. No grade below C- will be accepted in licensure or education courses.

4. Approximately 60 credits completed by the end of the sophomore year.

5. Approval of the faculty based on an interview, recommendations, assessment of prior experience (especially with children and other cultures), and progress toward a degree.

6. Student must be admitted to UMM prior to program admission.

In addition to meeting the admissions criteria, the application process includes:

1. Personal Qualifications for Teacher Education form Word | PDF

2. Three academic recommendations Word | PDF

3. Interview with an ElEd faculty member - Questionnaire Word | PDF

4. Acceptance by Admissions Committee

Advising Forms

Forms used for planning from 2005-07 catalog:

Advising Forms Excel

Form 6 PDF | Form 7-1 PDF | Form 7-2 PDF

Forms used for planning from 2007-09 catalog:

Four Year ElEd Program Planning Worksheet - Excel | PDF

ElEd Course Requirements and Choices

Specialty Areas - Excel | PDF

General Education and Elementary Licensure - Excel | PDF