Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours

K-State Core  is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State.

The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core.

General Education: K-State Core  

Teacher Education Courses: (29-32 credit hours)

Math Requirement

If not met through K-State Core requirements, MATH 160 is required.

• KSC 030

• MATH 160 - Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3

Area of Emphasis: (36 credit hours)

Education Core: (12 credit hours)

Select courses to support professional goals with advisor approval.  At least 9 hours must be 300-level or higher and taken at K-State.

Supporting Courses: (24 credit hours)

Select courses to support professional goals with advisor approval.  At least 15 hours must be 300-level or higher and taken at K-State.

NOTE:

The student must submit to his or her B.S.E.S. committee (two faculty members, one of which must be from the Department of

Curriculum and Instruction), a program of study focusing upon themes of excellence to prepare him or her for various career fields.

Themes may focus upon, but are not limited to:

Global Education & Development

Museum, Non-Profit, & Outreach Education

Outdoor Education

Pastoral & Religious Education

Pedagogy for Educational Contexts

Social Justice Education

Electives: (18-22 credit hours)

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120