Elementary education (K-8) is for people who want to teach children in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Students in the Elementary Education Partnership Program work in three different elementary schools, one each semester, prior to student teaching. Each semester, or block, includes methods course taught on an elementary school campus through an internship of six hours each week.

Students become an integral part of the life of the elementary school and assignments link the classroom observations and experiences to the content of the methods courses. Faculty from each of the school sites coordinate assignments and activities to ensure a wide range of learning experiences; some assignments are continued across semesters.

Optional course content is available to qualify students in this program for a provisional English as a Second Language (ESL) certificate.

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INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

BACHELOR DEGREES

• Early Childhood
• Elementary
• Secondary
• Multilingual/
   Multicultural
• Special Education
• Fine Arts
• Apprentice Teacher Program

MASTER'S DEGREES WITH INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION

• Elementary Education (TEACH+ME)
  - for those seeking teacher certification
• Secondary Education (INCITE)
  - for those seeking teacher certification
• Secondary Science or Math Education (TEAMS)
  - for those seeking teacher certification with middle school endorsement