Like most people, you may remember a special teacher who inspired you and helped you to succeed. Teachers play a vital role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years.
By earning Alvernia’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education, you can acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities you need to become a successful classroom teacher.
Our program emphasizes a broad-based liberal arts background along with specific education courses that prepare you to teach children from kindergarten through grade six. You’ll also get field experience by observing and participating directly in local school classrooms.
In addition to elementary education, you can choose a Dual Certification Program in either special education or early childhood education. Doing so will broaden your career possibilities and will increase your marketability in the education setting.
Help children develop to their highest potential—find out more about Alvernia’s elementary education program today!
Bachelor of Arts – Elementary Education Requirements
Liberal Arts Core (53 credits)
Elementary Education Requirements (70 credits)
SPE 100: Introduction to Exceptionalities in Children and Youth
SPE 211: Teaching Reading/Language Arts to Students with Disabilities
ED 200: Foundations of Education
ED 204: Human Development and Learning
ED 206: Field Experience I
ED 208: Health and Physical Education in the Elementary School
ED 209: Planning and Instruction in the Elementary Classroom
ED 210: Methods for the Elementary Inclusive Classroom
ED 300: Teaching Science in Elementary School
ED 302: Literacy in the Elementary Schools I – Writing
ED 306: Field Experience II
ED 313: Classroom Management
ED 314: Teaching the Arts in Elementary School
ED 400: Assessment and Evaluation
ED 402: Professional Seminar
ED 403: Literacy in the Elementary Schools II – Reading
ED 404: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
ED 413: Children’s Literature for Elementary Teachers
ED 416: Field Experience III
ED 426: Field Experience IV
ED 470: Student Teaching
ED 472: Student Teaching Seminar
SSC 230: Economic Geography
MAT 106: Mathematics for Teachers II