BS in Elementary Education

The Elementary Education (EE) program integrates courses and field experiences that will prepare you to teach first through sixth grade in a variety of urban and suburban educational settings, including public and private schools. You will learn educational theories and effective teaching practices, participate in field experiences, which require you to observe and participate in teaching activities at multiple schools, and student teach. Along with general elementary education courses, majors are required to complete a series of courses in a specific concentration in liberal arts. Learning Outcomes Students will be able to: Apply knowledge of diverse developmental characteristics and abilities to implement best practices in educating young children in various settings, e.g.: child-care, preschool, and primary grades. Use pedagogical knowledge of developmentally appropriate content areas to create meaningful learning experiences for each child based on best practices. Career Options: Teaching, Administration, Education policy.