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.
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
Concordia University Chicago will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
