BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Elementary Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Elementary Education
Carey’s Elementary Education degree equips aspiring educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to not only support the academic development of their students, but also inspire change and make a lasting difference in their classrooms and beyond. Students will participate in challenging and innovative coursework taught by experienced K-12 educators and graduate as confident, empowered Christian leaders.
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Program Overview
All Elementary Education majors are required to complete the teacher education core (K-6) along with an interdisciplinary endorsement, and two additional endorsements. Available endorsements include Pre-K, Special Education (k-12), Math (k-8), English (k-12), Biology Education, STEM, Science, Reading, and Social Studies. Completion of the program does not lead to automatic teacher licensure, but does adequately prepare students for the MS teacher licensure process.
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Tuition
$450.00 per trimester hour
Hours
All elementary education majors are required to complete the teacher education liberal arts core (44 hours); additional university requirements (11-12 hours); an interdisciplinary concentration (21 hours); specialty/clinical courses (33 hours); and professional education courses (12 hours). In addition, two endorsements must be completed. An endorsement (except for Math) consists of 18 semester hours of academic content courses.
Delivery Method
The Elementary Education major is delivered in a traditional in-person format at the Hattiesburg and Tradition campuses, as well as virtual and hybrid formats. Students are expected to participate in field experience 1 day per week Junior year; 2 day, 3 days, then 5 days per week Senior year.
Applicant Prerequisites & Requirements
Prospective students must:
Meet all undergraduate admissions requirements of the University
Complete an online application & pay application fee
Submit all official transcripts electronically to Admissions
Career Outlooks
Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for a Mississippi teaching license which will enable them to work as Elementary Educators in k-6 classrooms.