Elementary Education (BSEd)
Loyola's elementary education program prepares you to teach children in grades 1-6 with the only field-based curriculum in the country.
Gain experience in school settings right from the start of your freshman year, graduating with the equivalent of a year of full-time teaching. Plus, your degree includes English as a Second Language (ESL) and International Baccalaureate (IB) endorsements. Candidates with these endorsements are highly sought after to work in Chicago Public Schools and many other school districts upon graduation. You'll not only be in demand as a teacher, but better prepared to help students and make a positive impact on their lives.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TLSC 110 | The Profession and Our Program (TLLSC) | 1 |
| TLSC 120 | Bringing Language, Learning & Dev Theory into Practice | 2 |
| TLSC 130 | Sequence One: 130 Community Immersion | 1 |
| TLSC 140 | Teaching, Learning and Leading for Social Justice | 1 |
| TLSC 150 | Constructive Learning Environments For Diverse Students | 1 |
| TLSC 160 | Analyzing Culturally-Responsive Classroom Instruction | 1 |
| TLSC 210 | Educational Policy For Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 221 | Individualized Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners | 2 |
| TLSC 222 | Authentic Assessment and Instruction for Bilingual Learners | 2 |
| TLSC 231 | Integrated Teach/Learn Sci & Writing in Elem Grades | 3 |
| TLSC 232 | Integrated Teach/Learn SS & Writing in Elem Grades | 3 |
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities | 0 |
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities | 1 |
| TLSC 310 | Language and Literacy for Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 320 | Using Classroom Data in a Collaborative Environment to Advance Student Achievement | 2 |
| TLSC 330 | Discipline-Specific Literacy for Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 340 | Teaching and Learning in an Area of Specialization | 2 |
| TLSC 350 | Teaching and Learning with a Global Framework | 4 |
| TLSC 360 | Developing Rigorous and Relevant Instruct & Assess | 3 |
| TLSC 370 | Designing and Implementing Rigorous and Relevant Instr & Assess: Teaching Perform Assess Preparation | 3 |
| TLSC 380 | Teaching, Learning and Leading with Schools and Communities Internship: Student Teaching | 12 |
| CIEP 104 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
| CIEP 105 | Mathematics for Teachers II | 3 |
| CIEP 206 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| CIEP 359 | Teaching Reading | 3 |
| ELPS 219 | American Education | 3 |
| ELPS 302 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| Total Hours | 68 | |
All of Loyola’s Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) degrees use the Teaching, Learning, and Leading with Schools and Communities (TLLSC) curriculum as its foundation. It’s an approach that will help you stand out when you’re searching for your first job.
The TLLSC curriculum focuses on hands-on learning. Your studies will be built around four Cornerstones—partnering with schools and communities, classroom diversity, ongoing classroom experience, and participating in professional learning communities.
As you learn and grow, you’ll progress through the three Phases of the program- Exploration, Concentration, and Specialization. These phases will guide you through a comprehensive experience that will prepare you to make a difference with learners in diverse settings.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
| Sequence 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (Elementary) | 0 |
| TLSC 110 | The Profession and Our Program (TLLSC) | 1 |
| TLSC 120 | Bringing Language, Learning & Dev Theory into Practice | 2 |
| TLSC 130 | Sequence One: 130 Community Immersion | 1 |
| UCWR 110 | Writing Responsibly | 3 |
| MATH 108 | Real World Modeling with Mathematics | 3 |
| CORE | Literary Knowledge & Experience Tier I | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| Submit all required documentation and background check prior to program entry | ||
| Hours | 14 | |
| Sequence 2 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (Elementary) | 1 |
| TLSC 140 | Teaching, Learning and Leading for Social Justice | 1 |
| TLSC 150 | Constructive Learning Environments For Diverse Students | 1 |
| TLSC 160 | Analyzing Culturally-Responsive Classroom Instruction | 1 |
| CIEP 104 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
| CIEP 206 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| CORE | Scientific Literacy Tier I | 3 |
| CORE | Historical Knowledge Tier I | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sequence 3 | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (Elementary) | 0 |
| TLSC 210 | Educational Policy For Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 221 | Individualized Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners | 2 |
| TLSC 222 | Authentic Assessment and Instruction for Bilingual Learners | 2 |
| ELPS 219 | American Education | 3 |
| CORE | Theological & Religious Studies Tier I | 3 |
| CORE | Societal & Cultural Knowledge Tier I | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sequence 4 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (Elementary) | 1 |
| CIEP 359 | Teaching Reading | 3 |
| CIEP 105 | Mathematics for Teachers II | 3 |
| TLSC 231 | Integrated Teach/Learn Sci & Writing in Elem Grades | 3 |
| TLSC 232 | Integrated Teach/Learn SS & Writing in Elem Grades | 3 |
| SCIENCE | Earth Science Elective | 3 |
| Take Elementary Content Area Test from IL Licensure Testing Service | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sequence 5 | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (Elementary) | 0 |
| TLSC 310 | Language and Literacy for Diverse Students | 2 |
| TLSC 320 | Using Classroom Data in a Collaborative Environment to Advance Student Achievement | 2 |
| TLSC 330 | Discipline-Specific Literacy for Diverse Students | 2 |
| SCIENCE | Life Science Elective | 3 |
| CORE | Artistic Knowledge | 3 |
| CORE | Ethics | 3 |
| Apply for One-Year Internship by October 1 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sequence 6 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (Elementary) | 1 |
| TLSC 340 | Teaching and Learning in an Area of Specialization | 2 |
| TLSC 350 | Teaching and Learning with a Global Framework | 4 |
| PHYS 101 | Liberal Arts Physics | 3 |
| PLSC 101 | American Politics | 3 |
| CORE | Philosophical Knowledge Tier I | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sequence 7 | ||
| TLSC 300A | Professional Learning Communities (Elementary) | 0 |
| TLSC 360 | Developing Rigorous and Relevant Instruct & Assess | 3 |
| TLSC 370 | Designing and Implementing Rigorous and Relevant Instr & Assess: Teaching Perform Assess Preparation | 3 |
| ELPS 302 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| CORE | Theological and Religious Studies Tier II | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | General Elective | 3 |
| Apply for May Graduation in LOCUS by October 1 | ||
| Apply for Educational Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) through Pearson Inc. | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sequence 8 | ||
| TLSC 300B | Professional Learning Communities (Elementary) | 1 |
| TLSC 380 | Teaching, Learning and Leading with Schools and Communities Internship: Student Teaching | 12 |
| Must have passed Elementary Content Area Test prior to Sequence 8 student teaching | ||
| Must pass edTPA | ||
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Additional Undergraduate Graduation Requirements
All Undergraduate students are required to complete the University Core, at least one Engaged Learning course, and UNIV 101. SCPS students are not required to take UNIV 101. You can find more information in the University Requirements area.
Learning Outcomes
You'll have accrued the equivalent of one year of full-time teaching experience through all the hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in Chicago's classrooms and community organizations, so you will be ready to be at the head of your own classroom. With the foundational knowledge from your Loyola education, you will utilize theories, data, and research practices when making decisions in your classroom and for your students and when assessing the effectiveness of teaching on learning.