Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

The Elementary Teacher Education program at Illinois State will prepare you for a type 03 certification to teach grades K-9. The program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and nationally recognized as a model of standards-based and performance-based teacher education. Throughout your course work, you will gain the professional knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to become a highly effective elementary classroom teacher and informed decision-maker about elementary curriculum and instruction. Why Study Elementary Education? Coursework in elementary education provides individuals with required licensure and also the background to understand the concepts and structure of teaching in elementary schools. The program prepares individuals to teach reading, writing, science, mathematics, life skills, critical thinking skills, and problem solving strategies to elementary school students. This is a competitive major at Illinois State University and is a well respected program. Related Skills Enjoy working with children Be creative and encourage children to be innovative Strong written and oral communication skills Sensitive to the needs of other people Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to work individually and in a team setting