Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

About

The Elementary Education program at the University of Kentucky prepares students to become elementary teachers. Earning a degree from our program gives you the skillset to become an effective teacher with extensive hands-on experience.  This can also open doors for your continued education and/or career advancement opportunities in school leadership, educational psychology, curriculum design, state policy, publishing, higher education, and corporate training.  Our unique approach embeds courses in local schools early in the program, ensuring you gain valuable field experience and forge important connections. Students gain over 200 hours of field experience through classroom observations, community outreach, school board meetings, and other school visits, followed by a full semester of student teaching. Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education can give you the tools to help children succeed in their educational journey. This degree can prepare you to apply best practices and theories that can help your students grow and thrive.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Elementary School Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Math or Science Specialist (Elementary Level), English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher, Curriculum Developer (Elementary Focus), Instructional Coordinator, Education Program Designer, Online Elementary Educator, Literacy Coach, STEAM Integration Specialist, Reading Interventionist, Lead Teacher, Grade-Level Team Leader, Assistant Principal, Elementary School Principal, School Improvement Specialist, Parent Educator, Family Support Specialist, Community Outreach Coordinator.