Welcome to the BSc. Elementary Education

The Elementary Education program of study prepares future teachers to work with students in elementary school settings. Elementary Education majors have multiple field-based courses where you will work in classrooms with 1st – 6th grade children. The Elementary Education program prepares students for the classroom through coursework on campus and field work within schools. In addition, you’ll be prepared to integrate technology into your classroom as a beginning teacher.  Be prepared and certified to teach 1st – 6th grade.  Choose courses in your area of interest such as autism, working with English language learners, special education, or working with families.  Do your student teaching abroad in a variety of locations, including our partnership with Eagles College in Iquique, Chile. The curriculum for the education degree involves more than one discipline, fostering the understanding of people, nations, institutions, history, arts, sciences, and core courses for educators including a required two term, full time, student teaching experience.

Career Path

As a graduate of this course you will be able to work as a teacher or teaching assistant in a primary school, or move into nursery education. We will provide you with careers advice throughout the course, and can also give support when preparing for interviews.