BS in Elementary Education: English

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in English program is intended for students interested in seeking teacher certification. You have the opportunity to learn about English grammar and linguistics, English literature, and American literature. Major courses are also designed to teach foundations and methodologies for teaching English, educational psychology, instructional technology, curriculum, methods, and assessment for social studies, science, math, literacy, and language arts, and classroom engagement and management. You complete two student teaching courses where you have the chance to develop classroom management, assessment, and professional preparation skills. You also take general education courses in critical thinking, effective communication, and global awareness.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Before enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in English program at Grand Canyon University you should enjoy working with children and be interested in teaching.

What Are the Course Requirements?

Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in English program consists of 120 credits. You take 34 to 40 general education credits, 80 major credits, and zero to six elective credits. This program includes 105 practicum hours.

Elementary Education with an emphasis in English Course Requirements

Course Code	Course Name
EDU 215	Educational Foundations and Framework
EDU 225	Instructional Technology
EDU 230	Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
EDU 310	Exploring Education as a Profession
EDU 313N	Educational Psychology
EDU 450	Classroom Engagement and Management
ENG 250	Analysis of World Literature
ENG 260	English Literature I
ENG 350	American Literature I
ENG 358	Introduction to English Grammar and Linguistics
ESL 223N	SEI English Language Teaching: Foundations and Methodologies
EED 364	Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Science and Mathematics
EED 465	Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Social Studies
EED 470	Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Literacy and Language Arts K-3
EED 475	Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Literacy and Language Arts 4-8
EED 480NA	Student Teaching Session A
EED 480NB	Student Teaching Session B
SPE 226	Educating the Exceptional Leader
POS 301	Arizona and the Federal Government

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Once you earn the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in English from Grand Canyon University you could be able to seek employment in the education field. You might be able to teach kindergarten through eighth grade in private or public schools.

Positions you could be able to pursue include:

• Elementary school teacher
• Kindergarten teacher
• Primary school teacher
• Secondary school teacher

Advanced Degrees

After completing Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in English program you could also be interested in continuing your studies and earning a master's degree in education. This might increase your knowledge of teaching and prepare you for advancement in the education field.

Master's degree options include but are not limited to:

• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
• Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
• Master of Education in Elementary Curriculum
• Master of Education in Elementary Education
• Master of Education in Special Education
• Master in Elementary Administration