P-5 Elementary Education

Program Overview

Campbellsville University's P-5 elementary education program equips individuals to become certified elementary teachers, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively teach all subjects at the elementary level. The program emphasizes diverse classroom instruction, technology integration, and child development theories, preparing candidates to meet Kentucky Teacher Standards and foster cultural competence. Graduates are well-prepared for careers as elementary school teachers, curriculum specialists, and other educational roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The P-5 elementary education program at Campbellsville University prepares individuals to become certified elementary teachers who can effectively teach all subjects at the elementary level.
• Objectives:
• Provide candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to teach effectively in diverse elementary classrooms.
• Prepare candidates to meet the Kentucky Teacher Standards and Principles for School Counselors.
• Equip candidates with the ability to integrate technology, research, and best practices into their teaching.
• Foster candidates' understanding of child development and learning theories.
• Develop candidates' cultural competence and global awareness.

Outline:

• Foundation Courses:
• ED 220 Introduction to Teaching
• ED 300 Human Development and Learning Theory
• ED 310 Instructional Technology
• ED 325 Teaching Diverse Learners
• ED 390 Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Pedagogy Block:
• ED 331 Social Studies Methodology
• ED 341 Math Methodology
• ED 343 Science Methodology
• ED 351 Reading Methodology
• ED 351 Language Arts Methodology
• Clinical Practice:
• ED 414 Classroom Management
• ED 450 Student Teaching
• Interdisciplinary Coursework:
• Mathematics:
• MTH 111 College Algebra
• MTH 201 Math for Elementary Teachers I
• MTH 202 Math for Elementary Teachers II
• Science:
• BIO 110 Biology
• BIO 104 Biology Lab for Teachers
• GEO 105 Introduction to Earth Science
• GEO 106 Introduction to Earth Science Lab
• CHE 100 Introduction to Chemistry
• CHE 103 Introduction to Chemistry Lab
• PHY 131 Conceptual Physics
• English:
• ENG 361 Modern English Grammar
• ED 371 Children's Literature
• Social Studies:
• GEG 315 World Geography
• HST 110 US History to 1877
• HST 120 US History since 1877
• HST 231 World Civilization to 1650 or HST 242 World Civilization since 1650
• POL 110 American Government

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Elementary school teacher
• Curriculum specialist
• Educational consultant
• Teacher trainer
• Administrator