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Elementary Education
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Teaching: Elementary Education
INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Degree Type
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Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Science
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Honors Bachelor of Arts
College
College of Education
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Delivery
Primarily in-person with one required course delivered through 星空影视 Ecampus.
Earn a bachelor of science degree in teaching with an elementary education option. From cutting-edge strategies and emerging technologies to an emphasis on child development and the multicultural classroom, you鈥檒l gain the skills necessary for a successful career in elementary education.
You鈥檒l select one of three emphasis areas that are in high demand: English for Speakers of Other Languages, Special Education or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Students who earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree in teaching receive preliminary licensure from the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.
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Ready to teach
You鈥檒l learn and practice engaging teaching methods to help all students succeed.
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Partnership with school districts
You鈥檒l gain real classroom teaching experience right away with support from your cooperating teacher and university supervisor.
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Student teaching
Extended student teaching time leads to stronger preparation for your own classroom, plus greater career opportunities.
Program Details
The Elementary Education major requires students to apply to the Professional Teaching Program to progress to Fall Term third year (Year 3) courses. The Professional Teaching Program spans Year 3 and Year 4. Students progress from Pre-Education to Professional level. Students moving into Student Teaching year (Year 4) will also need to meet the Student Teaching advancement requirements.
Degree Requirements
A total of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate, including 60 upper-division credits. Requirements include:
- Electives, if needed, to meet the 180 credits requirement
Planning and Resources
Elementary Education transfer guides help students plan courses and plan transfer into the degree program from an Oregon Community College.
Using the following course forecast information students will plan ahead and work with their advisor to create and update academic plans.
Once you complete this program, discover all the learning outcomes you'll achieve.
Careers
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What comes after graduation?
With more than 93,000 elementary teaching jobs opening each year, graduates are entering a field full of opportunity and impact. From classrooms to community programs, your degree prepares you to shape the next generation.
- Pre-school Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Elementary School Teacher
- Coach
- Tutor
- Childcare Worker
- Editor
- Foreign Service Officer
- Grant Writer
- Interpreter
Potential occupations that would require further education/licensure
- Middle School Teacher
- Secondary Education Teacher
- Career and Technical Education Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Librarian
- Child, Family and School Social Worker
- Instructional Designer
- Principal
- Superintendent
- School Counselor
- Admissions Counselor
- Academic Advisor
- International Education Coordinator
- Researcher
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bend-La Pine School District
- Culver School District
- Jefferson County School District
- Crook County School District
- Redmond School District
- Sisters School District
- Cascades Academy
- NeighborImpact/Head Start
- The Growing Tree
- Aspire Early Learning Centers
$
75.8
k
average annual salary
Elementary School Teacher, Bureau of Labor Statistics
93
k+
projected annual job openings
Elementary School Teacher, Bureau of Labor Statistics
91
%
employed or in graduate school or military within 6 mo.
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Focus Areas
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You'll select one of four focus areas that are in high demand: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); Special Education; or Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEAM), or Connecting Schools, Family, and Community. You'll complete one course in each of the three focus areas as a foundational part of your core coursework and take an additional three courses in one area. The program requirement will result in credits that can support future endorsement completion and/or job placement.
Extended student teaching time
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Our undergraduate Elementary Education program prepares you for the classroom. One of the hallmarks of the program is the extended student teaching time.
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