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William Woods University Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
William Woods University

William Woods University

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Burton Business & Economics Building, USA

BSc

English

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education focuses on preparing you for a rewarding career in teaching young children. This program covers essential topics in child development, curriculum design, and educational assessment, equipping you with the skills needed to create impactful learning environments.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers as elementary school teachers, early childhood educators, or educational consultants. Opportunities exist in public and private schools, childcare centers, and educational programs. Those interested in further education may also consider advanced degrees in education or specialized fields.

As a bachelors in elementary education student at William Woods University, you will engage in a curriculum that explores both content knowledge and pedagogical skills mdash; what to teach and how to teach it. You will learn the nuances of how to teach effectively so that all students learn.

Learn from our faculty with many years of experience and in many venues of education mdash; public school systems, private school systems, and higher education systems in Missouri and beyond. The knowledge and skills they bring with them resonate in every class they teach.

Learn about obtaining the Early Childhood Certification Concentration.

Special opportunities

Our distinguished programs create highly sought after educators. Principals, superintendents, and other administrators across Missouri reach out to us for partnerships, substitutes and applicants because we turn out teachers who are ready to help students excel.

You will have access to:

  • Unique opportunities for observation and student-teaching placement in classrooms of rural, urban and suburban areas
  • Experiences working in area classrooms early in your education
  • Advanced coursework to obtain an Early Childhood Certification Concentration, which will prepare you for teaching in the earliest stages of a child rsquo;s education
  • Individualized programs that afford you the opportunity to work 1:1 with our dedicated faculty, who are then able to concentrate on augmenting your strengths and developing any weakness
  • Coursework that gets you involved in the community
  • In Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities (EDU 441) for example, students work one-on-one in reading with a student in the community
    • In Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities (EDU 441) for example, students work one-on-one in reading with a student in the community
  • Service-learning activities, such as math fairs, tutoring, health fairs, practical learning labs and more
  • The opportunity to join the international honor society in education, Kappa Delta Pi, where teachers and future teachers come together
  • Encouragement to substitute in area schools once you have completed 60 college hours mdash; a great opportunity to meet professionals in local schools that often leads to job offers.