Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree Program
The bachelor’s in elementary education is a hands-on program that prepares you for high-demand teaching careers in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ and across the country. Numerous fieldwork experiences, including a year-long internship, complement coursework in a wide range of content areas. Our program also integrates resources, knowledge and experiences unique to ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥â€”offering unique insights and training specific to the geographic and cultural context of our state.
With close connections to school districts across the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥, and a team of expert advisors to guide your every step, we provide the breadth of opportunities and personal support to take you where you want to go. Count on finding a job when you graduate, or even sooner. Many of our students are offered teaching positions while still in school.
You can complete the elementary education degree, including the internship, from anywhere in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥.
What Is Elementary Education?
Elementary education is the primary education that comes after preschool and before middle school. Grade levels taught by elementary teachers will vary by region—our program covers kindergarten through grade eight. In addition to possessing content knowledge in a broad range of subject areas, elementary education teachers must be skilled lesson planners, effective collaborators and energetic classroom leaders who can engage students with different learning styles. Elementary education majors should enjoy working with children and look forward to making a positive difference in the lives of young students and families.
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Why Study Elementary Education at UAF?
Find out why UAF is one of the top colleges for elementary education in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥. These are some of the ways that earning your bachelor’s degree in elementary education at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ will set you up for success.
What Can You Do With Your Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education?
Our graduates are successful teachers in rural and urban school districts across ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥. Some also go on to teach elementary education in other parts of the country and even in international schools. Almost all of our elementary education majors find teaching jobs within a year of graduation, and many are offered positions through our internship and field placement programs.
Each state has its own unique requirements for authorization. If you are planning to seek a professional license or certificate in a state other than ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥, please see the state listings website.
What Classes Are Required for Elementary Education Majors?
The bachelor’s in elementary education provides broad content knowledge in four key academic areas: math, science, language arts and social studies. Professional coursework that focuses on the application of theory, research and practice in real school environments complements concurrent field placement experiences.
Programs Related to Elementary Education
- Secondary Education (Bachelor of Arts)
- Music Education (Bachelor of Music)
- Elementary Education (Master of Education)
- Secondary Education (Master of Education)
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