Program Overview

Bachelor's in Elementary Education, BAE

The BA in Elementary Education (ELED) prepares teacher candidates to address the learning and socio-emotional needs of children in grades 1-6. This intensive, field-based program prepares every candidate to work democratically with diverse children and families, including those with special needs and second language backgrounds. It leads to an Illinois teaching license with the option of adding endorsements in areas such as special education, reading and ESL/bilingual education.

Admission Info

• Location: Chicago
• Start Term: Fall, Spring
• Requirements:
  • Online application
  • SAT/ACT scores optional
  • Self-reported information from high school
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities in the United States
  • Foreign Credential Evaluation for course work completed outside the U.S.
  • English Language Proficiency requirement for all students who completed a degree program outside the United States

Sample Courses

• Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
• Foundations and Community
• Integrating Health, the Arts and PE into the Curriculum
• Strategies and Materials for Teaching Reading, Writing and Language Arts
• Methods of Teaching Math in the Elementary School

Career Opportunities

• Teaching (Grades 1-6)

Why Roosevelt for your Bachelor's

Job-embedded Learning

Our program makes it easy for full-time subs and teaching assistants to fulfill required field experiences and earn a teaching license. The program has a 100% pass rate on the edTPA--the capstone assessment required for teacher licensure in Illinois. Students also gain real-world experience at Schaumburg and Chicago Public Schools.

Individualized Support

From the moment of admission, each student receives a mentor who provides high-quality instructional coaching.

Diverse Partnerships

Our unique relationships with city and suburban schools provide substantial support for earning a teaching license.