Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

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The Elementary Education Program provides students with knowledge of philosophical and psychological elements of teaching and learning, general and specific methods of instruction, and clinical intern experiences of at least 200 hours in local schools prior to the full-day student teaching experience. Students who complete this program qualify for elementary education licensure. Upon licensure, they are eligible to teach elementary school (grades 1-6). Upon completion of the Elementary Education, B.A. program, students will: meet current State of Illinois standards for Elementary Education licensure gain knowledge of philosophical and educational principles underlying the teaching of elementary students gain knowledge and practice methods of teaching elementary students qualify for Elementary Education Endorsement complete 200 clock hours in a local school and a student teaching experience The bachelor's degree in Elementary Education is nationally accredited by the Association for Childhood Education International.