Bachelor - Education: Elementary Education

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The University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education program is intended to provide you with foundational theories and methods for teaching early learners. You can read more about this undergraduate degree program here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education program is designed to provide students with skills for developing all-purpose curricula emphasizing literacy development. Participants will learn to assess cognitive patterns and recognize special needs students. They will also study communication strategies for collaborating with parents and other professionals. Other covered topics include student motivators, resource management, records organization and report writing. Additionally, the curriculum is intended to introduce a special project relating to English language immersion as well a teaching practicum. This program is available at University of Phoenix campuses and online.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have an interest in instructing young children up to early adolescents. You may have experience working in daycares, after school programs, or community youth organizations. Applicants to University of Phoenix programs should have a high school diploma or GED.

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What Are the Course Requirements?

If you enroll in this University of Phoenix program, you will have to complete 120 credit hours of study; Kansas students must complete 124 credits. You will also participate in at least 100 hours of field observations and experiences.

  • GEN 200: Foundations for General Education and Professional Success
  • EDU 300: Orientation to Teacher Education
  • EDU 301: Foundations of Education
  • EDU 305: Child Development
  • EDU 310: Models and Theories of Instruction
  • EDU 315: Legal and Ethical Issues in Education
  • EDU 390: Elementary Education Seminar
  • EDU 320: Classroom Management
  • EED 400: Assessment in Elementary Education
  • SPE 300: Orientation to the Exceptional Child
  • SEI 300: Structured English Immersion
  • RDG 350: Children's Literature
  • RDG 410: Elementary Methods -Reading/Language Arts
  • EED 415: Elementary Methods - Mathematics
  • EED 420: Elementary Methods - Science
  • EED 425: Elementary Methods - Health/PE
  • EED 430: Elementary Methods - Social Studies
  • EED 435: Elementary Methods - Fine Arts
  • RDG 415: Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties
  • SEI 301: Advanced Structured English Immersion Methods
  • EED 490: Elementary Student Teaching, Seminar I
  • EED 495: Elementary Student Teaching, Seminar II

Advanced Degrees

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education program could go on to pursue professional licensure in their state. You may also decide to enroll in a graduate degree program to strengthen your undergraduate training or gain educational administration skills.

Sample master's degrees that you could pursue include:

  • Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Elementary Teacher Education
  • Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education
  • Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Teacher Leadership

All students should check with their state board of education for any state-specific certification requirements. Program requirements are subject to change by the State Department of Education.

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University of Phoenix initial degree programs lead to teaching certification (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary and Special Education) in certain states. The College of Education offers state-approved programs in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Individual programs vary by state, and not all programs are available at all locations or in both online and on-campus modalities. Candidates may request an institutional recommendation upon successful completion of their program (academic and program requirements). Candidates should check with their state agency for any state-specific requirements, including the acceptability of the University?s initial programs in any state in which they intend to seek licensure or certification. Program requirements are subject to change based on state certification requirements. Please speak to a campus representative for a listing of programs available at each campus location.
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