Get Your Elementary Education Degree
Gain the skills to effectively teach and coordinate programs for children and youth between the ages of 7 and 12 years (grades 2-6). Elementary Education is recognized by the ACEI and the South Carolina State Board of Education under the guidance of the 2022 CAEP standards. Our students gain experiences in diverse schools and school districts which prepare them for teaching in a variety of school settings.
Elementary Education Program Highlights
- Field placements in a variety of partnered midlands area school districts.
- 100% Praxis II pass rate and 100% employment rate for program graduates.
- Most field placements are supervised by college faculty.
- Call Me MiSTER participating school, which supports teachers from under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged, and educationally at-risk communities.
Modality & Benefits
Get a traditional college experience with lively in-person classroom discussions and close proximity to your professors, mentors, and best friends.
Start Dates:
January & August
- Semester-Based Timeline
- Face-to-Face Instruction (some Online options)
- In-Person Office Hours & Support
- Relationships & Networking
- Extracurriculars & Immersive Campus Experience
Get a degree that fits your busy lifestyle while benefiting from in-person instruction, social interactions with classmates, and networking on campus and throughout the capital city.
Start Dates:
January & August
- Semester-Based Timeline
- Evening Classes (M-Th, 5-9pm)
- Face-to-Face Instruction
- Transfer Up to 90 Credits
- 10-Hour Weekly Commitment (varies)
Elementary Education Curriculum
Major Requirements
Popular Elementary Education Classes
- Integrating Assessment and Instruction
Learn how to select, administer, and score classroom assessments. - Facilitating Positive Learning Behaviors
Understand the basic principles of classroom and behavior management. - Shadowing in Schools
Observe and implement principles of teaching in public schools.
Start Your Teaching Career
The median annual wage for elementary school teachers is about $60,000 (BLS). This profession offers steady employment rates and many opportunities for advancement.
Promote Lifelong Learning
- Teacher
- Preschool Teacher
- District Administrator
- Early Intervention Provider
- Private School Teacher
Our Graduates are Teaching:
- Richland County (District 2 & 5)
- Lexington County (District 2)
- Dorchester County
Online M.Ed. Degrees
Specialize with in-demand topics and become even more marketable with a master's degree. Our M.Ed. programs cultivate your leadership potential with purpose. Check out our 1-year education master's degrees.
Next Steps for Your Degree in Education
- Industry Outlook
- Career Paths
- Recent Placements
- Graduate School
Student Experiences
"What makes this program unique is the numerous hands-on experiences in schools and other educational institutions. In my four years, I grew as a student, a teacher, and a person."
Callison English
3rd Grade Teacher | Class of 2019