For information about the new Elementary - Early Childhood Teaching and Learning program with certification, visit the catalog or schedule an appointment with an advisor.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, the Elementary - Early Childhood Teaching and Learning (with Certification) will earn a Bachelor of Science and be certified to teach children in the ages of their concentration. The endorsement areas include Birth-Kindergarten (B-K), Pre-Third Grade (PK-3), and Third - Sixth Grade (3-6). Students will select one of five concentrations. Two concentrations are comprehensive majors. Three concentrations must be coupled with a Special Education Major or a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Minor.
What You Will Learn
In addition to the elementary curriculum, you will learn the disciplinary and pedagogical knowledge needed to teach children in the areas of your endorsement. This includes English language arts, mathematics, reading, science and social studies content in addition to the student focused instructional strategies. You will have extensive experiences working with students. Upon exiting this program, you will have developed a solid understanding of incorporating social justice and social emotional learning into your practice.
Opportunities
Option 1: Early Childhood Comprehensive Concentration Early childhood education focuses on working with children from birth through age eight, including children with special developmental and learning needs. Students completing a concentration in Early Childhood Comprehensive will earn a degree to prepare them for endorsements to teach Birth-Kindergarten General and Special Education (ZN endorsement) and Pre-kindergarten to Third Grade (ZO endorsement). Option 2: Elementary Comprehensive Concentration Students completing a comprehensive in Elementary Concentration will earn a degree that will prepare them for endorsements to teach in two levels: Pre-Kindergarten to Third Grade and Third-Sixth Grades. Option 3: Birth to Kindergarten Students completing a concentration in Birth to Kindergarten will earn a degree that will prepare them for endorsements to teach at one level: Birth - Kindergarten. This must be partnered with a Special Education Major or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Minor. Option 4: Pre-kindergarten to Third Grade Students completing a concentration in Pre-Kindergarten to Third Grade will earn a degree that will prepare them for endorsements to teach at one level: Preschool - Third Grade. This must be partnered with a Special Education Major or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Minor. Option 5: Third to Sixth Grade Students completing a concentration in Third to Sixth Grade will earn a degree that will prepare them for endorsements to teach at one level: Third to Sixth Grade. This must be partnered with a Special Education Major or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Minor.