School of Arts & Sciences

Elementary Education

The baccalaureate degree program in Elementary Education prepares you to teach children ages five to fourteen. Areas of study include:

  •     Educational Technology
  •     The Child from Five to Fourteen
  •     Algebra
  •     United States History
  •     Geography
  •     Elementary Curriculum Planning
  •     Teaching in Elementary School
  •     Multicultural Diversity Issues
  •     Special Education
  •     Student Teaching

Emphasizing the role of the specialist in today’s educational system, the programs leading to certification in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education allow students to integrate particular academic disciplines with a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate teaching/learning strategies. Both of these programs are available to undergraduates as well as to individuals with baccalaureate degrees wishing to teach in the schools.

Students are eligible to apply for Instructional I Certificate issued by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania if they have successfully:

  •     Completed the program leading to certification
  •     Passed the required PRAXIS exams
  •     And demonstrated competence in student teaching.

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