Elementary Education Academic Plan (Bilingual Option)

UA Requirement UA Course Units
SEMESTER 1    
Foundation Composition ENGL 101 3
GE Tier 1   3
GE Tier 1   3
GE General Math Strand Math 106 3
Intermediate Spanish* SPAN 251 or 253 4
TLS 197   1
SEMESTER 2    
Foundation Composition ENGL 102 3
Intermediate Grammar & Writing* SPAN 323 or 325 4
GE Tier 1   3
GE Tier 1   3
GE Tier 1   3
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SEMESTER 3    
GE Tier 1   3
GE Tier 2   3
Intermediate Conversation* SPAN 330 or 333 4
Elementary Education Core TLS 409 Foundations of Education for Social Justice 3
Mathematics Math 302A Understanding Elementary Mathematics I 3
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SEMESTER 4    
GE Tier 2   3
GE Tier 2   3
Elementary Education Core TLS 480 Children's Literature 3
Mathematics Math 302B Understanding Elementary Mathematics II 3
Music, Art & Drama   3
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SEMESTER 5    
Spanish Elective* SPAN 473 Spanish for the Classroom Teacher 3
Elementary Education Core TLS 300 Classroom Processes and Instruction 3
Elementary Education Core TLS 394 Practicum 1
Elementary Education Core TLS 401 Sustaining Family, Community and School Partnerships 3
Practicum TLS 402 Linguistics for Teachers 3
US & AZ Constitution POL 210 3
SEMESTER 6    
Elementary Education Core TLS 406 Assessment and Instruction with English Language Learners 3
Elementary Education Core TLS 308 Science Concepts and Practices in ELEM & Middle School 3
Elementary Education Core TLS 323 Literacy Methods in Multilingual Classrooms 3
Elementary Education Core TLS 326 Teaching and Learning ELEM Math in Diverse Settings: Focus on Students 3
Elementary Education Core TLS 327 Teaching ELEM Social Studies in a Multicultural Society 3
Practicum TLS 394 Practicum 1
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SEMESTER 7    
Elementary Education Core TLS 322 Teaching Language Arts and Comm in ELEM 3
Elementary Education Core TLS 324 Teaching Science in ELEM Schools 3
Elementary Education Core TLS 336 Teaching and Learning ELEM Math in Diverse Settings: Focus on Teaching & Curriculum 3
Elementary Education Core TLS 351 Educating ELEM Children to be Physically Active, Healthy & Well 3
Elementary Education Core SERP 400 Survey of Exceptional Students 3
Practicum TLS 394 Practicum 1
SEMESTER 8    
Student Teaching in ESL Setting TLS 493E 9
Capstone TLS 498 3
Attend Education Career Day in February
*For the Bilingual Emphasis, advanced level Spanish knowledge is needed. Some coursework may be waived with proficiency. Please speak with a UA Advisor for language course requirements and options.