Asynchronous Elementary Education

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Asynchronous Elementary Education, Licensing

Edgewood’s Asynchronous Elementary program is for those interested in teaching Elementary Regular Education for Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence (ages 6-13, typically grades 1-8). Our program is geared toward emergency-licensed teachers, career changers, recent college graduates, and working adults.

The initial licensure sequence includes 24 credits of coursework, supervised clinical field experiences, and supervised student teaching. These credits can then be applied toward a 30-credit Master of Arts in Education degree.

Classes are offered in 8-week sessions through an asynchronous format, which allows flexibility for students to access class materials based on your schedule. There will be a structure of lessons and submission deadlines, but no mandatory whole-class meetings in real time.

Optional add-on licensure may be obtained in English as a Second language (ESL) and/or Bilingual Education through a course sequence offered in a blended online format. These elective courses have three synchronous whole-class meetings in real time.

Program Requirements

The initial license sequence pairs foundations coursework with teaching methods classes, along with developmental pre-student teaching practicums and a semester of supervised student teaching.

Completion of this program is contingent on fulfilling the requirements of the 24-credit course sequence for licensure with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher, positive clinical and instructor evaluations, demonstrated growth through practicums and student teaching, a passing score on the Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test, and successful passage of the teacher performance assessment in the final semester of the licensure sequence.

An additional 6 credits are required for a master’s degree in education.

Required Courses

AREDU 603 - Development&Disability Child&Youth Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
AREDU 662 - Integrative Classroom Environments Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
AREDU 664 - Science Explorations and Methods Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
AREDU 671 - Mathematics Methods Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
AREDU 672 - Literacy Language Arts Methods I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
AREDU 674 - Literacy Language Arts Methods II Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
AREDU 675 - Social Studies Methods & Diversity Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
AREDU 751 - Reflections on Teaching Practice AR Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1.5

Required Clinical Experiences

AREDU 620 - Initial 8-Wk Practicum, AR Programs Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0
AREDU 622 - Advanced 8-Wk Practicum AR Programs Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0
AREDU 757 - ACE Student Teaching AR Programs Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1.5
These clinical hours fulfill degree completion and certification requirements for licensure as a teacher. Clinical evaluations are aligned to the Wisconsin Educator Standards. The Office of Clinical Experiences coordinates practicum placement, observation, and assessment, and can be contacted via email at DivisionofEducationClinicalOffice@edgewood.edu.

Optional: Add-on Licensing Sequence

Asynchronous Elementary Education

Program Requirements

Required Courses

Required Clinical Experiences

Optional: Add-on Licensing Sequence

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Bilingual Education

Bilingual and ESL (combined)