Program: Bachelor of Science in Education Degree (124 Cr.) - Valparaiso University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 07, 2025

2023-2024 General Catalog

Completion of a special curriculum with a major in elementary education leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education.

General Education Requirements

For details, see Bachelor of Arts degree .

First Year Core: 8 Cr.

Theology: 6 Cr.

THEO 200 - The Christian Tradition Credits: 3
One 300-level Theology course Credits: 3

Writing Intensive Course: 3 Cr.

Writing in the Discipline

Cultural Diversity: 3 Cr.

ED 470 - Diversity, Equity, and Education Credits: 3

Humanities

ENGL 200 - Literary Studies Credits: 3

One of the following options:

HIST 120 - The American Experience to 1877 Credits: 3 OR
HIST 121 - The American Experience in the Modern World Credits: 3

Social Sciences: 3 Cr.

ED 206 - School and Society Credits: 3

Natural Sciences: 6-8 Cr.

Two courses from the list of Natural Sciences courses on General Education Requirements

Quantitative Analysis: 3 Cr.

MATH 214 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Credits: 3

Health and Wellness: 1 Cr.

One of the following options:

KIN 100 - Healthy Lifestyles Credits: 1
KIN 101 - Wellness and Stress Credits: 1

Education Requirements

The requirements for the education majors are listed beginning of Elementary Education (Grades K-6), BSED .