Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Required Courses
Application & Matriculation Requirements
Four Year Suggested Plan
Degree Requirements
Course of study requires a minimum of 120 semester hours.
- Students must meet the 2.5 G.P.A. for admission into the education program.
- Requirements include completion of the Basic Skills core, the Common core, electives in the Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and the Multi-Cultural/Non-Western culture.
- All majors must submit at least 33 hours within the Department, excluding student teaching, plus 6 hours of math (MATH 112 & 222) all with a “C” or better.
- An 18 hour disciplinary emphasis provides course content needed for teaching at the middle school level. Nine of the 18 semester hours must be in upper division at the 200-300 level and include one 300 level course.
- For specific courses that are required, please view the “Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education - "Four Year "Suggested Plan."
Transferring to Benedictine University
If you are transferring from an accredited teacher certification program, you should contact the Admissions Office (217- 525-1420 ext. 287) for a review of your academic record to determine the transfer credit that may be applied toward the completion of the elementary education degree and teacher certification program at Benedictine University.
If you are transferring from a community college, you should consult with an Education Department advisor. All methods course must be taken at Benedictine University. For transfer of preclinical hours, appropriate documentation must be provided. (Consult with your Education advisor regarding this.)
NOTE: The GPA used for acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and student teaching will be based on coursework completed at Benedictine University.
Transfer students who have been awarded credit for EDUC 205 (History & Philosophy of Education) are required to enroll in EDUC 206 (Transfer Introduction to Education Seminar) during their first semester at Benedictine University. This seminar course meets for five (5) sessions during the semester and serves as an introduction to the Department of Education, LiveText, the portfolio process and Illinois Teacher Certification. The State of Illinois background check is also arranged through this course.
Forms and Handbooks
Application for Preclinical Placement
Preclinical Handbook
Student Teaching Application
Student Teaching Handbook
Professional Portfolio Handbook
Laine Tadlock, Ph.D
Education Program Director
Ext. 289
Maureen Lavin
Assistant Program Director
Ext. 293
Kathy Wolken
Administrative Assistant
Ext. 265