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Elementary Education Licensure, BSED

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

BSED ELED (Licensure)

As of April 7, 2025 - Course Equivalencies Noted for Registrar

Content Designation:

At the time of admission to the University, students will be enrolled as a Pre-College of Education (PCOE) major. Upon meeting stated requirements at the time of Admission to the College of Education (Entry Point 2), students may declare an intent to seek Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Licensure and be enrolled in the Elementary Education Licensure Track as an ELED major.

Degree Qualification(s) Earned: 

The Elementary Education Bachelor’s in Science Education program qualifies students to be entitled with an Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) in Elementary Education (Grades 1-6). Students have the option of taking courses leading to an English as Second Language endorsement or a Reading Teacher endorsement.

Program Vision and Focus:

The Elementary Education licensure program meets the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards in Elementary Education, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) standards in Elementary Education, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Illinois Professional Educator Standards (IPES) and the Illinois Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards (IL CRTLS). The program is also aligned with standards of the International Literacy Association (ILA) and the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA). This licensure degree program requires the successful completion of the Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) Content Area Test in Elementary Education and the Pearson edTPA Professional Portfolio.

Curriculum Specific Requirements - Elementary Education (Licensure)
- 120-123 Credits

  ^ CSU Mathematics Proficiency Exam Required as Prerequisite Requirement
  f Course requires a specific number of field experience clock hours (i.e. f75)
  ^f Course requires Corequisite Field Block Course -  ED 2471, ED 3471, ED 3472, ED 3473, ED 4473 or ED 4474
  + Courses leading to ESL Endorsement
  # Courses leading to Reading Teacher Endorsement
  * Restricted to students admitted to the College of Education. 
 

University General Education (36 credit hours)

Composition / 6 credit hours

ENG 1270 - English Composition I (3)

ENG 1280 - English Composition II (3)

Oral Communications | Speech / 3 credit hours

CMAT 1130 | CMAT 2030 - Oral Communications (Speech) (3)

Mathematics / 3 credit hours 

^ MATH 1020 Math for Teachers II (3) or higher {Minimum of B Grade Required
Note: Students must demonstrate mastery of the mathematics content within MATH 1010, MATH 1020, MATH 1200 and ELED 2112 or MATH 1600. If a student places out of the math sequence or an earlier course in the sequence, the credits for which they tested out become free electives.

Humanities and Fine Arts / 9 credit hours in two or more disciplines

Fine Arts (Art) [Recommended ART 1100 or ART 2600] (3)

Humanities (Foreign Language, Literature, Philosophy) [Recommended ENG 1260] (3)

Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theater) [Recommended MUS 1134] OR Humanities (Foreign
    Language, Literature, Philosophy) (3)

Natural Sciences / 6 credit hours (Physical Science and Biology; at least one course must include laboratory)

Biology (Plants and Animals) [Recommended BIOL 1510 or BIOL 1070 or higher] (3)

Physical Science (Chem/Phys) [Recommended PH S 1100 or PH S 1130 or higher] (3)

Social Sciences / 9 credit hours in two or more disciplines

US History [Recommended HIST 1310 or HIST 1300] (3)
POLS 1010 - American National Government (3)
GEOG 1100 - Global Diversity (3) 

Elementary Education General Education (15 credit hours)

Mathematics / 3 credit hours
^ MATH 1200 | College Algebra (3) {Minimum of B Grade Required}
Note: Students must demonstrate mastery of the mathematics content within MATH 1010, MATH 1020, MATH 1200 and ELED 2112 or MATH 1600. If a student places out of the math sequence or an earlier course in the sequence, the credits for which they tested out become free electives.
 

Physical Sciences / 3 credit hours

Physical Science (Physical Science - Geography, Earth & Space) [Recommended PH S 1140, PH S 1150, or GEOG 1400] (3)


Social Sciences / 9 credit hours

Social Science [Recommended ECON 1010 - Economics] (3)

Social Science [Recommended ECON 1020 - Microeconomics] (3)

PSYC 2040 - Psychology of Childhood & Adolescence (3)

Professional Education - Foundation Courses (35 credit hours)

ED 2000 - Social and Cultural Foundations of Education (3)
+ ESL 2000 | ESL 4000 - Foundations in English as Second Language Education (3)

ED 2020 - Critical Issues in Urban Education (3)

^ ELED 2112 | MATH 1600 - Principles of Elementary Mathematics & Statistics (3)

+ ESL 2120 | ESL 4120 - Teaching English Language Learning (3^f)

# LITC 2100 | READ 3700 - Foundations of Teaching Reading, Grades 1-6 (3^f)

ED 2471 | ED 3471 - Pre-Clinical Field Experience I (2f75) [Pass/Fail]

ESL 3130 - Language and Literacy (3)

ED 2312 | ED 3312 | ED 4312 - Teaching with Technology (3)

ED 3472 - Pre-Clinical Field Experience II (2 f150) [Pass/Fail]

PE 4045 | PE 2040 - Health & Physical Education (3)

S ED 4300 - Characteristics of Students with Special Needs & Strategies to Differentiate Instruction (4^f) OR [S ED 4301 + S ED 4303] (3^f + 2^f)

Supportive Courses - 0 Credit Applied to Degree

ED 3092 OR ELED 3092 - ILTS Test Preparation Review (1-3) [Pass/Fail]

Professional Education - Methods Courses - Admission to College of Education (22-25 credit hours)

* ELED 3111 | ELED 4112+4113 - Meth Teach Soc St & Fine Arts in the Elem Classrm (3^f)

* ELED 3112 | ELED 4110 - Methods of Teaching STEM in the Elem Classrm (3^f)

*# LITC 3100 | READ 4160 - Reading Assessment for Classroom Teachers (3^f)

*# LITC 4100 | LITC 3200 | READ 4114 - Disciplinary Literacy (4^f)

* ED 3473 | ED 4473 - Pre-Clinical Field Experience III (2f150)

* ED 4474 | ELED 4115 - Restorative Justice Action Research in Education (4|2+1f225)

* ELED 4475 | ELED 4116 - Student Teaching, Gr 1-6 (3-6|1+5f240-360)

Concentration Option - English as Second Language (12 credit hours)
+ ESL 3100 | ESL 4100 - Instructional Design in English Language Learning (3^f)

+ ESL 3110 | ESL 4110 - Language and Linguistics (3^f)

* + ESL 4140 - Transformative Approaches in English Language Learning (3^f)
* + ESL 4150 | ESL 4130 - Cross Cultural Studies (3^f)

Concentration Option - Reading Teacher (12 credit hours)
# READ 3030 | LIS 4030 - Children’s Literature (3)

# READ 3140 | READ 4140 - Reading Diagnosis and Remediation for the Classrm Tchr (3^f)

* # READ 4170 - Clinical Practice: Reading Instruction (3^f)

* # READ 4180 - Materials in Reading (3)

General Requirements | Entry Points

  • Students are responsible for meeting the program and College requirements in effect at the time they officially register in a teacher education program leading to licensure at Chicago State University, regardless of when they were admitted to the university.
  • Students must demonstrate mastery of the mathematics content within MATH 1010, MATH 1020, MATH 1200 and ELED 2112 or MATH 1600 by taking the CSU Mathematics Proficiency Exam and/or mathematics CLEP examination(s). If the test score does not meet or exceed proficiency levels for specific student learning outcomes in mathematical procedures and/or problem-solving concepts, the student may be required to register for MATH 1010 Math for Teachers I and/or another higher level course, in consultation with the program advisor. If a student places out of the math sequence or an earlier course in the sequence, the credits for which they tested out become free electives.
  • There are five “Entry Points” integrated into the curriculum plan of study designed to ensure that students meet and/or exceed program competencies and requirements necessary to move forward.

 

College of Education Entry Points - Elementary Education

Entry Point 1 - Admission to Chicago State University:

Freshman Year (0 - 30 credits)
Major Code: PCOE

Entry Point 2 - Admission to College of Education: 

Sophomore Year (30-61 credits)

Major Code: ECH, ELED, PE

Attribute Code: ECOE

Entry Point 3 - Admission to Professional Program: 

Junior Year (61-90 credits)

Major Code: ECH, ELED, PE

Attribute Code: ACOE

- Meet the general admission requirements of the University and be enrolled as a Pre-College of Education (PCOE) major.

- Signed COE Disposition (NDA) Policy Statement

Note:

  • Receiving a grade of D in any course, may prevent a student from admission to one of the College of Education Entry Points.
  • It is highly recommended that students enroll in ED 3092: 240 Tutoring during the summer after the Freshman year.

- Declaration of Intent to seek Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Licensure and choose a major.

- Interview and Writing Sample 

- Disposition Audit Report 1 - Self-Reflection
- COE Safety Training Module
- Article 21 Disclosure
- Clear Accurate Bio Background Check
- Illinois Educator Identification Number (IEIN)
- Disposition Audit 2 Report

- General Education GPA > 2.50

- Professional Education GPA > 3.00
- Degree Audit Completed by Advisor

- 240 Tutoring - Transcript Report: 70% Plan of Study Module Completion
- 240 Tutoring - ILTS Content Area Practice Examination > 70%

- General Education GPA > 2.50
- Specialization GPA > 2.75
- Professional Education GPA > 3.00
- Degree Audit Completed by Advisor

- Early Methods STOT Report: Average Rubric Score > 3

- Disposition Audit 3 Report

- 240 Tutoring - Transcript Report: 100% Plan of Study Module Completion
- 240 Tutoring - ILTS Content Area Practice Examination > 80%
OR Pearson - Practice ILTS Content Area Exam Score > 218* [within 2 standard deviations from Pass Score of 240]

Entry Point 3: Admission to Professional Program -
AA/AS/AAS TRANSFER: 

Junior Year (61-90 credits)

Major Code: PCOE → ECH, ELED, PE
Attribute Code: None → ACOE

Entry Point 4: Admission To COE Student Teaching Clinical Experience:

Senior Year - 1st Sem (91-105+ credits)

Major Code: ECH, ELED, PE

Attribute Code: SCOE

Entry Point 5: Admissions to the Profession:

Senior Year - 2nd Sem (106-120+credits)

Major Code: ECH, ELED, PE

Attribute Code: GCOE

- Declaration of Intent to seek Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Licensure and choose a major.

- Interview and Writing Sample 

- Disposition Audit Report 1 - Self-Reflection
- COE Safety Training Module
- Article 21 Disclosure
- Clear Background Check
- Illinois Educator Identification Number (IEIN)

- General Education GPA > 2.50
- Specialization GPA > 2.75
- Professional Education GPA > 3.00

- Degree Audit Completed by Advisor 

- Early Methods STOT Report: Average Rubric Score > 3

- Disposition Audit 3 Report

- 240 Tutoring - Transcript Report: 100% Plan of Study Module Completion
- 240 Tutoring - ILTS Content Area Practice Examination > 80%
OR Pearson - Practice ILTS Content Area Exam Score > 218* [within 2 standard deviations from Pass Score of 240]

- General Education GPA > 2.50
- Specialization GPA > 2.75
- Professional Education GPA > 3.00
- Degree Audit Completed by Advisor 

- Mid Methods STOT Report: Average Rubric Score > 3

- Disposition Audit 4 Report

- 240 Tutoring - Transcript Report: 100% Plan of Study Module Completion
- 240 Tutoring - ILTS Content Area Practice Examination > 90%
OR Pearson - Practice ILTS Content Area Exam Score > 225* [within 1 standard deviation from Pass Score of 240]
 

*Students who do not pass the ILTS Content Examination with a Pass Score > 240 after three attempts will be transitioned to the Educational Studies (ELNT) BSED Program and must maintain a 2.75 GPA to be in good academic standing.

- General Education GPA > 2.50
- Specialization GPA > 2.75
- Professional Education GPA > 3.00
- Degree Audit Completed by Advisor

- Final Methods STOT Report: Average Rubric Score > 3

- Disposition Audit 5 & 6 Report
- [External] Passing Score - edTPA Portfolio
- Pearson - ILTS Content Area Exam Score > 240* 

 

Program Completion and Graduation Requirements

  • Program Completion requirements include courses identified to meet content area designation requirements, as approved by the program and the Office of Teacher Licensure in consultation with the department for the specified content area designation.
  • All student teachers will demonstrate they have met the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, including mastery of the content knowledge as evidenced by a passing score on the Illinois Licensure Testing System content area test in Elementary Education. Candidates for licensure must also successfully complete a Candidate Work Sample / Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) professional portfolio by the National Board for Professional Teachers.
  • All course and program requirements must be completed within six years.
  • Candidates must abide by all College policies stated in this catalog, unless exceptions or adherence to higher expectations are noted in program documentation.
  • General program completion and graduation requirements include completing an application to complete the program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all required and elective courses in professional education and the designated content area, as well as completion of the following addition licensure requirements:
    • Pre-clinical and clinical fieldwork forms documenting 100 clock hours are submitted to the Office of Field Placement.
    • Student Teaching Clinical Experiences successfully completed. 
    • All College of Education and Program Assessments submitted in the Tevera courseware domain, including the Candidate Work Sample (edTPA) Capstone Project and Professional Portfolio.
       
  • Illinois State Board of Education licensure examination / assessments, including the Content Area Test in the discipline. Proof of passing must be submitted to the academic program by announced due dates PRIOR to permission given to register for the final Student Teaching clinical experience course.
    • Spring Semester Student Teaching - October 15th in the prior Fall Semester as part of the Application for Student Teaching Process.
       
    • Fall Semester Student Teaching - March 15th* in the prior Spring Semester as part of the Application for Student Teaching Process.
      * Extensions to June 30th can be granted with program approval.
       
    • All requirements are met for state licensure as mandated by the Illinois State Board of Education, in consultation with the Office of Teacher Licensure. After a transcript analysis is completed by the Office of Teacher Licensure, the candidate may be required to provide proof of completion of undergraduate level coursework [i.e. 32 credit hours in the content area designation plus child psychology, educational psychology, and/or other state mandated professional education requirements] to meet licensure requirements.​​​​​​​

Field Hour Block

Candidates are expected to complete pre-clinical and clinical field experiences in the classroom setting one to five days per week, as noted below.

Semester Field Course: Integrated Field Tasks Assigned to Match Course Registration Day Min. Hours Field Experience Categories
Year 2 - Spring Semester Pre-Clinical Field Experience I [ED 2471 | ED 3471] (1-2 f) [Pass/Fail] One Day (i.e. F) 75 Pre-Clinical: Participatory Observation
Year 3 - Fall Semester Pre-Clinical Field Experience II [ED 3472] (1-2f) [Pass/Fail] Two Days (i.e. TR) 150 Pre-Clinical: Small Group/Tutoring/Co-Teach
Year 3 -Spring Semester Pre-Clinical Field Experience III [ED 3473 | ED 4473] (2f) Two Days (i.e. MW) 150 Pre-Clinical: Co-Teach/Teach Whole Group Lessons
Year 4 - Fall Semester Restorative Justice Action Research in Education [ED 4474] (4f) MTR 225 Pre-Clinical: Tutoring/Teach Whole Lessons/ Action Research
Year 4 - Spring Semester

ED 4575 Student Teaching

  • Candidate Work Sample Portfolio / edTPA
 MTWRF 240-360 Clinical: Teacher Candidate

Typical School Day = 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. = 6.5 hours

Please note: Field-based experience in English as Second Language classrooms will be assigned to match the candidate’s licensure or non-licensure major (i.e. the Professional Educator License (PEL) age or grade range.)

 

General Education Requirements (36 credit hrs)

Core Requirements (12 credit hrs) See list …

  • English composition (6 hrs)
  • Oral communication (3 hrs)
  • Mathematics (3 hrs)
    • MATH 1020   Math for Teachers II (3) or higher {Minimum of B Grade Required}
      Note: Students must demonstrate mastery of the mathematics content within MATH 1010, MATH 1020, MATH 1200 and ELED 2112 or MATH 1600. If a student places out of the math sequence or an earlier course in the sequence, the credits for which they tested out become free electives.

General Requirements (24 credit hrs)

  • Humanities/Fine Arts (9 hrs) in two or more disciplines
  • Social Sciences (9 hrs); in at least two different disciplines
  • Natural Sciences (6 hrs); 3 hrs Physical Science and 3 hrs Life Sciences, one of which must be a lab course

Elementary Education General Education Requirements (15 credit hrs)

Program/Major Requirements (57-60 credit hrs)

Foundation Courses (35 credit hrs)

Professional Education Methods Courses (22-25 credit hrs)

Restricted to students admitted to the College of Education

Program/Major Specific Electives (12 credit hrs)

Twelve credit hours based on concentration: English as Second Language or Reading Teacher

English as Second Language Option (12 credit hrs)

Reading Teacher Option (12 credit hrs)

Sample 4-Year Plan

Consult with your academic advisor for support.

  * Restricted to students admitted to the College of Education.
  f Field Block Course
  ^f Register along with Corequisite Field Block Course -  ED 2471, ED 3471, ED 3472, ED 3473, ED 4473 or ED 4474

1st Year - Fall

Entry Point 1: Admission to the University with a Pre-College of Education Major

1st Year - Spring

1st Year - Summer

2nd Year - Fall

Entry Point 2: Admission to the College of Education

2nd Year - Spring

Field Block: School Day = 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Field in this block meets one (1) day a week on Fridays [Minimum of 75 hours]

2nd Year - Summer

3rd Year - Fall

Entry Point 3: Admission to the College of Education Professional Program

Field Block: School Day = 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Field in this block meets two (2) days a week on TR [Minimum of 150 hours]

3rd Year - Spring

3rd Year - Summer

Repeat ELED 3092 or ED 3092 ILTS Test Preparation Review, if needed:

4th Year - Fall

Entry Point 4: Admission to College of Education Student Teaching Clinical Experience

Field Block: School Day = 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Field in this block meets three (3) days a week on MTR [Minimum of 225 hours]

4th Year - Spring

Entry Point 5: Admission to the Profession | Completion of Program Requirements

Field Block: School Day = 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Field in this block meets five (5) days a week on MTWRF [Minimum of 240-360 hours]

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