Elementary Education K-6 or K-8 requires a combination of education courses with clinical field experiences and specified courses in other University departments. An Elementary Education K-6 or K-8 major leads to recommendation for New Hampshire licensure.
To be eligible for a bachelor’s degree from Franklin Pierce University, students must complete a minimum of 120 credits at the 100-level or above, earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00, and maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA in each declared major.
All General and Liberal Education (GLE) requirements, as well as all major requirements, must be completed. Degree candidates must satisfy the University’s residency requirement by completing at least 30 semester credits at Franklin Pierce University, including a minimum of 12 credits of 300- or 400-level coursework in each declared major.
Required Education Courses
Teaching/Clinical Practice
Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 120 hours
Free Electives
To be awarded a bachelor’s degree, students must complete at least 120 total credits. As such, elective credits may be required in addition to General and Liberal Education (GLE) requirements and major requirements. Any credits necessary to reach at least 120 total credits outside of the GLE and major requirements are considered free electives. Under the GLE, there are no fixed number of electives required. A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math placement.
Specific Testing for Licensure
- For K-6: Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) and Subject Area Testing, Foundation of Reading
- For K-8: Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) and Subject Area Testing, Foundations of reading, MS Content Area
For K-8 Majors Only
For an Elementary Education K-8 degree and recommendation for licensure, students must complete a concentration of at least 15 credits in English, History, Mathematics, or Science courses. General and Liberal Education and Education major requirements may be counted toward meeting the concentration requirements.