Undergraduate Teacher Education Program (UTEP)
The Off-Campus Undergraduate Teacher Education Program (UTEP) in concert with Kaskaskia College, Lake Land College, Lewis & Clark Community College, Lincoln Land Community College, Southwestern Illinois College, and Lincoln Christian University is designed for students who are working toward their associate degree (Associate of Arts or Associate of Science). As students complete their associate degree, they work toward the prerequisites for entry into the teacher education program at Greenville University. Then, students “transfer” to Greenville University to earn their bachelor degree, completing the Greenville University courses at their home college/university location. Students are able to complete their field experience and student teaching requirements within their region.
Admission and degree requirements for students enrolled in any of the UTEP partnerships are the same for all students completing a School of Education major.
Elementary Education Major Requirements
The elementary education major prepares students to teach grades one through six. Students completing the elementary major are eligible to receive the bachelor of science degree.
Required Kaskaskia College Courses
+ Remaining courses for completion of Kaskaskia College AA or AS degree requirements
Required Lake Land College Courses
+ Remaining courses for completion of Lake Land College AA or AS degree requirements
Required Lewis and Clark Community College Courses
+ Remaining courses for completion of Lewis & Clark Community College AA or AS degree requirements
Required Lincoln Christian University Courses
| ED 141 | Introduction to Educational Practice | 3 |
| ED 221 | Cultural Awareness in the Classroom | 3 |
| ED 223 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ED 237 | Survey of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ED 343 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| HI 141 | American History | 3 |
| ID 201 | Ancient Civilizations | 3 |
| LA 111 | Introduction to Written Composition | 3 |
| LA 113 | Introduction to Speech | 3 |
| LA 210 | Advanced Written Composition | 3 |
| MA 161 | Math Reasoning I | 3 |
| MA 208 | Math Reasoning II | 3 |
| SC 112 | Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| SC 155 | Biology & Society | 3 |
| SC 165 | Biology & Society Lab | 1 |
| SC 257 | Physical Science | 3 |
| SS 223 | World Human Geography | 3 |
| SS 263 | Citizens and Government | 3 |
| SS 261 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
+ Remaining courses for completion of Lincoln Christian University AA or AS degree requirements
Required Lincoln Land Community College Courses
+ Remaining courses for completion of Lincoln Land Community College AA or AS degree requirements
Required Southwestern Illinois College Courses
+ Remaining courses for completion of Southwestern Illinois College AA or AS degree requirements
Required Greenville University Courses
Greenville University offers curriculum for a few education endorsements. Interested students should contact the Greenville University School of Education for more information.