Elementary Education Major

The major in Elementary Education is designed to prepare an individual for teaching K thru 6th grade in the public or private school field with ESOL endorsement. Combine the knowledge and training in teaching elementary school with the biblical and theological foundation and YOU will have preparation second to none to serve effectively in a variety of teaching ministries.

The major in Elementary Education is designed to prepare those interested in using the classroom as a means for full-time ministry. The children of America are in need and waiting for those called of God to minister though a teaching ministry. The degree in elementary education is built upon 48 hours in general education and 18 hours of biblical/theological core courses. This tandem of requirements leads YOU to 62 hours of courses focused upon the professional development of teachers and an emphasis that will prepare YOU for teaching the various subjects in an elementary school classroom.

Elementary Education Course Requirements | 130 Total Hours

General Education Foundation (33 hours)

Specializations required within the General Education Foundation

• MA 200 College Algebra (required)
• SCI 201 Introduction to Biological Science (required)
• IT 201 Information Technology for Educators or EDU 2040 (required)

Additional General Education (15 hours)

• MA 201 Finite Math
• MA 202 Geometry
• SCI 202 Introduction to Earth Science
• SCI 203 Physical Science
• Any additional 3 hours in Western Civilization, American History, or Geography

General Electives (2 hours)

Biblical/Theological Foundation (18 hours)

Major (62 hours)

Professional Education

• EDU 2000 Field Experiences I
• EDU 2005 Foundations and Curriculum of Education
• EDU 3000 General Methods of Teaching
• EDU 2010 Psychology of Teaching and Learning
• EDU 3010 Classroom Management, Law, Ethics, and Safety
• EDU 3015 Survey of Special Education
• EDU 3020 Measurements and Evaluation
• EDU 4090 Internship—Student Teaching
• EDU 4085 Intern Workshop
• EDU 4015 Field Experiences II (taken with EDU 4000 or 4005)
• EDU 4035 Field Experiences III (taken with EDU 4030

Elementary Education

• EDU 4000 Teaching Reading
• EDU 4030 Diagnosis and Remediation in Elementary Reading
• EDU 4005 Teaching Language Arts in Elementary School
• EDU 4001 Children’s Literature
• EDU 4010 Math Concepts and Methods for Elementary Teachers
• EDU 4020 Teaching Science, Health, and Physical Education in Elementary School
• EDU 4025 Teaching Science, Health, and Physical Education in Middle School
• EDU 3701 Teaching Diverse Populations
• EDU 3702 Theoretical Underpinnings of ESOL
• EDU 3703 ESOL Curriculum and Methods