Elementary Education Careers
The time when an education is most important to a child is the time when they have the most to learn. Elementary teachers have a chance to teach young children the basic skills they will use for the rest of their lives. In addition to reading, writing, and arithmetic, elementary teachers also have a chance to teach children basic social skills that will help them grow into adults. By becoming an elementary teacher, you can change lives, you can teach children, and you can make a difference.
With flexible class scheduling, financial aid assistance, and over 100 degree programs, University of Phoenix can help you get there.
The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education.
The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary (BSEd-E) is an undergraduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the BSEd-E program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to become competent and effective educators. This program focuses on elementary student learning by developing the skills of the educator responsible for that learning.
Curriculum in elementary education may include:
- Skills for Professional Development
- Foundations of Education
- Child Development
- Models and Theories of Instruction
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Education
- Elementary Education Seminar
- e-Portfolio Evaluation for EDU/390
- Classroom Management
- Assessment in Elementary Education
- Orientation to the Exceptional Child
- Teaching English Language Learners
- Children's Literature
- Elementary Methods: Reading/Language Arts
- Elementary Methods: Mathematics
- Elementary Methods: Science
- Elementary Methods: Health/PE
- Elementary Methods: Social Studies
- Elementary Methods: Fine Arts
- Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties
- Elementary Student Teaching, Seminar I
- e-Portfolio Evaluation for EED/490
- Elementary Student Teaching, Seminar II
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Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we have nearly 200 educational facilities, as well as a flexible online learning format to deliver our education programs in most countries around the world.
Regardless of where or how you attend class, you'll receive a real-world education with real value.
- Earn your education while attending class at times and places that fit your busy schedule.
- Learn from instructors who hold advanced degrees and have substantial experience in the fields they teach.
- Collaborate with peers in small, interactive classes.
- Receive personalized student support every step of the way.
You work hard. A college degree does too.
With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.
In fact, University of Phoenix has helped thousands of students achieve the higher education they need to achieve higher success. We can help you too.
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*While widely available, not all programs are offered in all states or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.