This major leads to certification to teach kindergarten through third grade in public or private schools. In addition to general studies, you will study family support systems, child development and developmentally appropriate practice. A number of fieldwork settings are incorporated into coursework which lead to student teaching in both kindergarten and primary settings. Upon completion of a major in elementary education, you will become certified to teach first through sixth grade in elementary schools. Fieldwork takes place in a variety of classroom settings where students learn to teach language arts, math, social studies, science, art, physical education and music.
Students also explore approaches to classroom management, discipline and evaluation.
Similar to the other programs, all-grade education includes requirements for general and professional education. You will also take a concentration in either music, physical education, or visual arts. Special education At GC, aspiring special education teachers complete a general undergraduate teaching degree. With a broad liberal arts background, GC graduates pursue special education programs in graduate school and teach the gifted as well as those with learning disabilities.