Program Overview

Program Overview

The elementary education unified program curriculum is built on the belief that it is critical for KU students to not only gain a broad-based teacher education preparation, but to supplement that education with hands-on practical experience in the field. This powerful combination allows our students to excel in any classroom environment.

Program Curriculum

• The program curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in elementary education.
• Freshmen and transfer students will complete the KU Core 34 Curriculum for general education requirements.
• Review the KU Academic Catalog or consult with the academic advisor for more comprehensive information on the required courses for the bachelor’s degree in elementary education unified at KU.

Program Curriculum Resources

• KU Core 34 Curriculum
• Academic Catalog
• Department Course List

Admission and Tuition

Admission to the University of Kansas

All high school juniors and seniors, as well as transfer students, will need to apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Kansas.

Admission to Professional Program

Incoming first-year and transfer students may be eligible for direct admission into undergraduate SOEHS programs.

Tuition and Costs

If applying to KU, please use the Cost and Aid Calculator to see a customized estimate of the financial aid, tuition, and fee costs at KU.

Program Faculty

• Nicole Babalola: Associate Teaching Professor
• Barbara A. Bradley: Professor, Reading Education, Elementary Education Program Coordinator
• Lauri Lee Herrmann-Ginsberg: Teaching Professor
• Douglas Wayne Huffman: Professor, Associate Dean for Teacher Education and Undergraduate Programs
• Karen Ann Jorgensen: Teaching Professor
• Carrie L. La Voy: Teaching Professor
• Kwangok Song: Associate Professor
• Steven Hugh White: Associate Professor, Elementary Education - Social Studies

Degree Requirements

Please note: This is only a potential plan of study. Consult with your academic advisor before enrolling.

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