Northeastern Illinois University B.A. in Elementary Education
Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University

B.A. in Elementary Education

Chicago, USA

BA

4 years

English

Full time

USD 22,726 / per year

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The B.A. in Elementary Education at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) teaches philosophical and educational principles for teaching elementary students. You’ll develop reflective, creative, critical teaching skills and connect theory to practice through classroom study and field experience. The nationally accredited programme by the Association for Childhood Education International meets Illinois standards for Elementary Education licensure, includes a bilingual education endorsement option, requires 200 clock hours and a student teaching placement, and offers minors in math and science concepts. Keywords: elementary education, pedagogy, curriculum development, classroom management, bilingual teaching.

Career Outcomes: Graduates enter roles as Elementary School Teacher, bilingual educator.

The B.A. in Elementary Education equips students with the knowledge of philosophical and educational principles underlying the teaching of elementary school students. Throughout the program, students will learn how to develop highly reflective, creative, and critical teaching skills and demonstrate the knowledge to connect theory to practice. Skills and practical methods of teaching elementary school students are covered both in the classroom and through field teaching experience.

The Elementary Education program also offers a bilingual education endorsement for those who are interested. 

The program is nationally accredited by the Association for Childhood Education International.

Program Benefits

Upon completion of the B.A. in Elementary Education, students will:

  • Meet current State of Illinois standards for Elementary Education licensure
  • Qualify for Elementary Education Endorsement
  • Complete 200 clock hours in a local school and a student teaching experience

Minors

  • Math and Science Concepts
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