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Elementary Education

4 Years

Degree Overview

Degree
Elementary Education (B.S.)

Credits
129-144

Average Completion Time
4 Years

Format
Classes available on-campus

Related Degrees

Available Endorsements

  • K-8 English/Language Arts
  • K-8 Reading
  • 5-8 Middle School (Social Studies and English/Language Arts)
  • K-12 Coaching Authorization
  • K-12 ESL (English as a Second Language)
  • Early Childhood Education

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Prepare for a Career in the Classroom

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You Might Like This Program If...

  • You are interested in making a difference in the lives of young people
  • You love teaching
  • You like the idea of having your summers off!

Program Objectives

Each student will:

  • Understand the structure, content, and central concepts of his or her selected discipline and create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful
  • Understand how students develop and learn and provide experiences that support the development of those learners
  • Understand the instructional process and implement teaching strategies and assessments based on knowledge of subject matter, students, and curricular goals
  • Understand individual and group motivation and behavior and use this knowledge to create an environment conducive to learning
  • Comprehend communication theory and techniques and convey ideas and information effectively in the teaching-learning process
  • Understand the Christian teacher’s role as a professional in the church, school, and the broader community and strives to make a positive impact by serving others

Potential Career Paths

  • Christian School Teacher
  • Public School Teacher
  • Homeschool Teacher
  • Curriculum Coordinator
  • Early Interventionist

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Mark Stupka

Chair, Teacher Education Department

Faith Earnest

Teacher Education Professor

Melissa Whitcher

Teacher Education Professor

I loved building relationships with the faculty, staff, and students on campus. Faith prepared me well because I was under such rich, consistent teaching from Scripture every single day. Because of my Bible degree portion, I have the knowledge to teach students well and I have a greater love for God’s Word that spills over into my classroom. Because of my Elementary Education degree, I have learned not only how to teach with excellence, but to integrate Biblical truths into my lessons.

Annie GustafsonElementary Teacher, Calvary Baptist School (Midland, MI), Class of 2019
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