B.S.Ed. Degree with a Major in Elementary Education

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Elementary Education prepares candidates to teach students in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The program combines methods and content courses with hands-on activities and field experiences, equipping candidates with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach in both general education and inclusive settings. Graduates are eligible for Georgia Professional Standards Commission Induction Level – T-4 certification and a Reading Endorsement, qualifying them for careers as general education teachers, teaching assistants, and youth program directors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
with a major in Elementary Education prepares candidates to teach and support students in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in elementary education. The program culminates in a Georgia Professional Standards Commission Induction Level – T-4 certification and Reading Endorsement.
• Objectives: The program aims to equip teacher candidates with knowledge, dispositions, and competencies essential for supporting and enriching P-5 students' intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and personal development.
• Description: The curriculum blends methods and content courses with hands-on activities, supported by structured field experiences.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates are equipped to pursue careers as:
• General Education Teacher P-5
• Teaching Assistant
• Youth Program Director
• Youth Specialist for Nonprofit Organization