Elementary Education Bachelor of Science
- Composite Social Studies Education
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Cross-Cultural Service
- Culinary Arts
- Early Child Care and Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Engineering
- English
- English Education
- Graphic Design
- Health, Fitness & Recreation
- History
- Humanities
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Studies
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Keyboard Performance
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Middle School Education
- Music Education
What will I study?
In conjunction with the University' s commitment to building Christlike character, the Department of Elementary Education exists to prepare Christian educators to be models of learning and life. It provides students with a biblical worldview, content knowledge, understanding of diverse learner characteristics, professional knowledge, skills and dispositions. It provides field experiences to help them become effective elementary teachers in both public and private schools. This program requires 57 credits in the comprehensive major.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will ...
-- Apply pedagogical skills to subject content areas.
-- Create lesson plans that include content, strategies and assessments for diverse learners.
-- Teach a lesson plan in an effective and professional manner.
What classes will I take?
First Year +
- Freshman Seminar
- Physical Science
- Essential Mathematics for Teachers
- Old Testament Messages
- Introduction to the Arts
- Fundamentals of Speech
- English Composition (3 credits)
- Praxis I - Required (0 credits)
- Biological Science
- Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers
- New Testament Messages
- Appreciation of Art
- Introduction to Education
- English Composition (3 credits)
Second Year +
- History of Civilization since 1650
- Technology in the Classroom
- Teaching Language Arts (2-6)
- Teaching Health & Physical Education
- Child Psychology
- 200-level Bible Elective (1 credits)
- English Composition & Literature (3 credits)
- Teacher Candidacy - Required (0 credits)
Third Year +
Fourth Year +
Future Careers
A major in elementary education is also unique preparation for parenting. A great deal of what a child learns is acquired in the first five years; with this training, you can give your child a tremendous head start. If you choose to teach your child at home, you will be very thoroughly prepared to be the teacher of your home-school. Elementary education will also train you for teaching either your own or other children on the mission field.
A Christian School Recruitment Conference is sponsored by the Career Services office each February. Over 100 administrators and principals from many states and some foreign countries gather to interview and hire new teachers for their schools. This conference will give you many opportunities to find a place of service after you graduate. In addition, students can network with schools through our online placement service, CareerCentral. Hundreds of employment opportunities are posted annually. The Career Services office also helps students by holding seminars on resume preparation and interview techniques.
Career Services can help you prepare for job hunting and networking with employers.
