The College of Home Economics and Education, in cooperation with the Colleges of Agricultural Science, Health and Human Performance, Liberal Arts, and Science offers graduate teacher licensure programs for students wishing to enter the teaching profession as well as for teachers wishing to complete standard licensure requirements. Undergraduate students interested in elementary education can choose to complete a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with the Early Childhood Elementary Education option, or a degree in General Science in the College of Science, or a degree in Liberal Studies in the College of Liberal Arts as preparation for applying for admission to the graduate program in elementary education. A maximum of 18 credits may be applied toward graduation. Approval must be given prior to registration. Students wishing to explore careers in teaching may enroll in special field practicum classes.
Details are available from advisers.
The College of Home Economics and Education offers a variety of scholarships to deserving students. Many are reserved for students in designated majors or for first-year students. A listing of scholarships and application forms are available from the student services office in Milam Hall 116 and from the Adviser of the School of Education. Also, see the Scholarship section in the front of this catalog and the College web site. In addition to the specialized majors and options listed below for the home economics departments, students are encouraged to consider other choices which allow programs to meet specific needs.