While Lawrence does not have an elementary education program, there are many opportunities offered by our curriculum that will prepare you for a career in elementary education. And you will be able to spend time observing elementary classrooms as part of your education course work. These programs generally take two years to complete following undergraduate school. It is important to note that most undergraduate elementary education programs take 5 to 6 years to complete anyway, so the time that you spend at Lawrence prior to focusing on elementary education will not set you back and very often will serve to fulfill many of the requirements of an MAT program. Finally, your experience at Lawrence will set you apart from other job applicants.
Many school districts seek teachers with a liberal arts background.
Having certification in both secondary education and elementary education will make you more flexible as the needs of schools and education programs evolve. After Lawrence Many Lawrence graduates currently are teaching in public and private schools throughout the Midwest and across the nation. Some also serve as school district superintendents, principals, guidance counselors and in other administrative positions. Lawrence-educated teachers are highly regarded by school administrators and have received high recognition and many honors in the field of education. The education department recently surveyed Lawrence graduates who were teaching, as well as the principals and supervisors of those Lawrence-educated teachers.