Here is a personalized summary of the current course requirements and recommendations for undergraduate elementary teacher candidates at Austin Peay State University, and a detailed analysis of the content covered by those requirements. This tool also offers a recommended set of courses providing the most content coverage for any candidate.
This tool provides individual preparation programs with a customized analysis of the courses required by the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program and by the institution’s undergraduate general education courses to determine how well these requirements cover essential content in science. This tool also uses information about existing coursework on their campuses to provide guidance on a recommended course sequence.
This is a summary of the coverage of science content for undergraduate elementary candidates at your institution.
To determine if an elementary teacher preparation program provides adequate coverage¹ in the primary subject area of science through its own requirements or the institution’s requirements, we ask three sequential questions exploring:
Does the institution or teacher preparation program require elementary candidates complete any courses in science?
The institution/program recommends or requires candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as science.
The institution/program does not require or recommend candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as science.
Within science, there are five themes. Does the institution or teacher preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the themes classified under science are covered?
The coursework required or recommended for elementary candidates at this institution covers all five themes in science: 1. Life Science, 2. Physical Science, 3. Earth and Space Science, 4. Engineering, and 5. Pedagogy.
The coursework required or recommended for of elementary candidates at this institution does not cover all five themes in science: 1. Life Science, 2. Physical Science, 3. Earth and Space Science, 4. Engineering, and 5. Pedagogy.
Within the five themes of science are nine topics common to teaching elementary students. Does this institution or preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the nine topics classified under science are covered?
Elementary education candidates at this institution must complete at least one course covering each of the nine topics.
Elementary education candidates at this institution are not required to take courses covering each of the nine topics.
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The aim of this tool is to provide an understanding of which courses are most likely to yield the most coverage possible of the content critical for elementary teachers. Because candidates can often choose from a list of courses to meet a Requirement Category, this table provides insight into which of those courses will be most relevant to elementary teaching.
Analysts identify both the general education and program graduation requirements found in public-facing materials.
By reviewing each Requirement Category and available course options, analysts identify courses addressing science and social studies content relevant to elementary teachers. The course analysis table indicates what themes and topics each course covers.
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Themes: | Pedagogy | Life Science | Physical Science | Earth & Space Sciences | Engineering | ||||
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Topics (hover to see name): |
ACross-cutting Concepts |
BScientific and Engineering Practices |
CInterdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
DInheritance and Variation of Traits |
EForces, Waves, and Energy |
FStructure and Properties of Matter |
GSpace Systems |
HEarth's Systems and Processes |
IEngineering Design |
Extensive ListInstitution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic. |
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BIOL 1020/1021Diversity of Life |
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CHEM 1710/1711Introduction to Chemistry and Physics |
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PHYS 1020/1021Concepts: Electromagnetism, Light, and the Quantum World |
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ASTR 1010/1011Planetary Astronomy |
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ASTR 1020/1021Stellar Astronomy |
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GEOL 1040/1041Physical Geology/Lab |
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BIOL 1010/ 1011Introduction to Biology/Lab |
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Here NCTQ outlines (1) the set of courses providing candidates with the content most aligned with what elementary teachers need within current institution and program requirements, and (2) suggestions for courses to fill in gaps where candidates still lack coverage.
BIOL 1010/ 1011 - Introduction to Biology/Lab
CHEM 1710/1711 - Introduction to Chemistry and Physics
GEOL 1040/1041 - Physical Geology/Lab
SCI 4020 - Teaching Science I: K-6
Using the “Most Aligned” Set of Courses, current course requirements can address up to 88.89% coverage of science topics.
The topics still lacking coverage include:
To improve content coverage, the institution or teacher preparation program may need to require additional courses for their candidates to achieve coverage across all topics. Our analysts identified the following courses to cover these topics:
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
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Topics (hover to see name): |
ACross-cutting Concepts |
BScientific and Engineering Practices |
CInterdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
DInheritance and Variation of Traits |
EForces, Waves, and Energy |
FStructure and Properties of Matter |
GSpace Systems |
HEarth's Systems and Processes |
IEngineering Design |
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BIOL 1010/ 1011Introduction to Biology/Lab |
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CHEM 1710/1711Introduction to Chemistry and Physics |
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GEOL 1040/1041Physical Geology/Lab |
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SCI 4020Teaching Science I: K-6 |
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Total Content Covered: 88.89% | |||||||||||||
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall: |
Catalog Year: 2021-2022
Austin Peay State University
This tool provides individual preparation programs with a customized analysis of the courses required by the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program and by the institution’s undergraduate general education courses to determine how well these requirements cover essential content in social studies. This tool also uses information about existing coursework on their campuses to provide guidance on a recommended course sequence.
This is a summary of the coverage of social studies¹ content for undergraduate elementary candidates at your institution.
To determine if an elementary teacher preparation program provides adequate coverage² in the primary subject area of social studies through its own requirements or the institution’s requirements, we ask three sequential questions exploring:
Austin Peay State University's Coverage
Coverage of Subject
Does the institution or teacher preparation program require elementary candidates complete any courses in social studies?
The institution/program recommends or requires candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as social studies.
The institution/program does not require or recommend candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as social studies.
Theme Coverage
Within social studies, there are six themes. Does the institution or teacher preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the themes classified under social studies are covered?
The coursework required of elementary candidates at this institution covers all six themes in social studies: 1. Civics, 2. Economics, 3. History, 4. Geography, 5. Culture & Identity, and 6. Pedagogy.
The coursework required of elementary candidates at this institution does not cover all six themes in social studies: 1. Civics, 2. Economics, 3. History, 4. Geography, 5. Culture & Identity, and 6. Pedagogy.
Topic Coverage
Within the six themes of social studies are thirteen topics common to teaching elementary students. Does this institution or preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the thirteen topics classified under social studies are covered?
Elementary education candidates at this institution must complete at least one course covering each of the thirteen topics.
Elementary education candidates at this institution are not required to take courses covering each of the thirteen topics.
What are the thirteen topics of Social Studies content?
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See a detailed course analysis for your institution.
This tool illuminates:
The aim of this tool is to provide an understanding of which courses are most likely to yield the most coverage possible of the content critical for elementary teachers. Because candidates can often choose from a list of courses to meet a Requirement Category, this table provides insight into which of those courses will be most relevant to elementary teaching.
How are Requirements Categories Determined?
Analysts identify both the general education and program graduation requirements found in public-facing materials.
By reviewing each Requirement Category and available course options, analysts identify courses addressing science and social studies content relevant to elementary teachers. The course analysis table indicates what themes and topics each course covers.
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Austin Peay State University's Content Coverage Analysis
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Identity
A
Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws
B
Economic Principles and Exchange
C
The Economy
D
European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)
E
The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)
F
Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)
G
Twentieth Century and Beyond
H
Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations
I
Twentieth Century and Beyond
J
Geographic Representations
K
Human-Environment Interactions
L
Diverse Perspectives
M
Cross-cutting Concepts
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
POLS 2040
Introduction to Public Policy
POLS 2070
International Politics
PSYC 1030
Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 1050
Psychology of Modern Culture
SOC 1010
Introduction to Sociology
SOC 1040
Social Problems
SOC 2900
Marriage and the Family
SW 2110
Introduction to Social Work
WGS 2050
Women and Culture: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
GEOG 1035
World Regional Geography I
AAST 2200
Introduction African American Studies
COMM 1110
Media and Social Institutions
CRJ 1010
Introduction to Criminal Justice
BIOL 1020/1021
Diversity of Life
CHEM 1710/1711
Introduction to Chemistry and Physics
PHYS 1020/1021
Concepts: Electromagnetism, Light, and the Quantum World
ASTR 1010/1011
Planetary Astronomy
ASTR 1020/1021
Stellar Astronomy
GEOL 1040/1041
Physical Geology/Lab
BIOL 1010/ 1011
Introduction to Biology/Lab
BIOL 1010/ 1011
Introduction to Biology/Lab
BIOL 1020/1021
Diversity of Life
PHYS 1020/1021
Concepts: Electromagnetism, Light, and the Quantum World
ASTR 1010/1011
Planetary Astronomy
ASTR 1020/1021
Stellar Astronomy
GEOL 1040/1041
Physical Geology/Lab
CHEM 1710/1711
Introduction to Chemistry and Physics
GEOL 1040/1041
Physical Geology/Lab
SCI 4020
Teaching Science I: K-6
HIST 2020
Modern United States History
HIST 2030
History of Tennessee
HIST 2310
Early World History
HIST 2320
Modern World History
HIST 2010
Early United States History
HIST 2010
Early United States History
HIST 2030
History of Tennessee
HIST 2310
Early World History
HIST 2320
Modern World History
HIST 2020
Modern United States History
HIST 2310
Early World History
AAST 2200
Introduction African American Studies
COMM 1110
Media and Social Institutions
CRJ 1010
Introduction to Criminal Justice
ECON 2000
Contemporary Economics
ECON 2100
Principles of Macroeconomics
GEOG 1015
Physical Geography
GEOG 1045
World Regional Geography 2
HHP 1250
Wellness Concepts and Practice
LDSP 2100
Foundations of Leadership
POLS 2000
Introduction to Politics
POLS 2010
American National Government
ECON 2000
Contemporary Economics
ECON 2100
Principles of Macroeconomics
GEOG 1015
Physical Geography
GEOG 1035
World Regional Geography I
GEOG 1045
World Regional Geography 2
HHP 1250
Wellness Concepts and Practice
LDSP 2100
Foundations of Leadership
POLS 2000
Introduction to Politics
POLS 2010
American National Government
POLS 2040
Introduction to Public Policy
POLS 2070
International Politics
PSYC 1030
Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 1050
Psychology of Modern Culture
SOC 1010
Introduction to Sociology
SOC 1040
Social Problems
SOC 2900
Marriage and the Family
SW 2110
Introduction to Social Work
WGS 2050
Women and Culture: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
HIST 2320
Modern World History
EDUC 4040
Teaching Social Studies: K-5
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Here NCTQ outlines (1) the set of courses providing candidates with the content most aligned with what elementary teachers need within current institution and program requirements, and (2) suggestions for courses to fill in gaps where candidates still lack coverage.
"Most Aligned" Set of Courses
HIST 2010 - Early United States History
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History
HIST 2310 - Early World History
GEOG 1035 - World Regional Geography I
ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics
HIST 2320 - Modern World History
EDUC 4040 - Teaching Social Studies: K-5
How to Improve Content Coverage
Using the “Most Aligned” Set of Courses, current course requirements can address up to 84.62% coverage of social studies topics.
The topics still lacking coverage include:
To improve content coverage, the institution or teacher preparation program may need to require additional courses for their candidates to achieve coverage across all topics. Our analysts identified the following courses to cover these topics:
Analysis of Content Covered with "Most Aligned" Set of Courses
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
Download RecommendationsIdentity
A
Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws
B
Economic Principles and Exchange
C
The Economy
D
European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)
E
The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)
F
Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)
G
Twentieth Century and Beyond
H
Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations
I
Twentieth Century and Beyond
J
Geographic Representations
K
Human-Environment Interactions
L
Diverse Perspectives
M
Cross-cutting Concepts
GEOG 1035
World Regional Geography I
HIST 2010
Early United States History
HIST 2020
Modern United States History
HIST 2310
Early World History
ECON 2100
Principles of Macroeconomics
HIST 2320
Modern World History
EDUC 4040
Teaching Social Studies: K-5
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall:
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