Students who would like to become certified to teach PK-3 must choose one of the following emphasis areas:

PCKET for PK-3 Emphasis

This emphasis is for students who plan to earn certification for teaching general populations in PK-3 classrooms. Though not required, students also have the option of adding a content area concentration in English language arts, mathematics, integrated science, or social studies by taking the concentration courses listed under the 3-6 emphasis areas.

PCKET for PK-3 Emphasis with a specialized teaching endorsement

This emphasis is for students who would like to be certified to teach PK-3 and endorsed to teach specialized populations or content at the elementary level. Students with this emphasis will combine the PCKET for PK-3 major emphasis with an ESL minor, Spanish minor, or special education major.
Note that PSY 101 (3) and MTH 126 (2) are prerequisite courses not included in the major's core courses listed as follows. MTH 126 (2) taken in combination with STA 126 (2) will fulfill the Mathematical Sciences general education requirement: