Welcome to the Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is offered through the College of Education at MTSU. The Elementary Education program (grades K-5) is designed to prepare teachers for elementary schools. It requires General Education, major, professional education, and enhanced student teaching courses. The Elementary Education program specializes in preparing future educators for teaching learners in kindergarten through 5th grade. Throughout this initial licensure teacher preparation program, students are trained in content knowledge, instructional and assessment strategies, classroom management, and other relevant topics and practices. Students are provided opportunities throughout their programs to engage in experiential learning in elementary classrooms. Students enrolled in the K-5 program will discover the joy of teaching elementary students through a curriculum designed to engage them in the learning process.

Career Path

Individuals trained to teach bring a desirable range of expertise and creativity to planning and administrative roles. Graduates completing their teacher preparation at MTSU are found in public and private school classrooms throughout Tennessee and in many other states. In addition to classroom teaching, other career options include Agency and administrative work, Community and foundation work, Consulting, professional development, and teacher training, Education policy development, Education marketing and research, Private tutoring.