General Studies for Elementary Education Certification Students, BGS

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The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) with Elementary Education Certification is a specialized BGS degree that includes the requirements for the Elementary Education Certification minor as well as three specific content area minors in Social and Cultural Studies, English/Language Arts, and Math/Science. The specifice content area minors require a minimum GPA of 2.5; the Education Certification minor requires a minimum GPA of 3.0. The Elementary Education Certification minor also requires no grade lower than a C and at least half of the Elementary Education minor courses must be taken with Columbia College. Program leads to Missouri certification. Students who do not live in Missouri will be required to sign an attestation that they will complete their field experiences and student teaching in Missouri and will work in Missouri upon graduation.

General Education Requirements (39-42 sem. hrs)

For a complete list of general education courses click here . For additional information on general education requirements click here .

Ethics (3 sem. hours)

Elementary Education Certification Minor (78 sem. hours):

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. This minor requires no grade lower than a C. Complete the following courses:

Minor Residency Requirement

At least 39 semester hours in the Elementary Education minor must be taken with Columbia College. Of these courses, one must include an observed field experience.

Note(s):

Many of these courses apply toward both the General Education requirements and the Elementary Education Certification Minor.

Math and Science Content Minor (24-26 sem. hours):

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. Complete the following courses:

Complete three hours from the following:

Complete three credit hours from the following:

Complete two hours from one of the following:

Social and Cultural Content Minor (33 sem. hours)

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. Complete the following courses:

English/Language Arts Content Minor (21 sem. hours)

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. Complete the following courses:

Electives (3 sem. hrs)

Total: 120 (sem. hrs)

The total reflects the minimum number of hours to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Some courses listed above may fulfill more than one requirement block. Please speak to your academic advisor to plan your specific degree path.