Gain knowledge and skills to lead the next generation
Students in the Elementary Education program are prepared to address the human relations and diversity within the public schools.
Key Benefits of this Degree
- Receive pre-K – 5th grade teaching certificate (T-4) upon graduation
- Embedded Reading Endorsement. The endorsement appears on your teaching certificate when you graduate
- Join a mentor-led, field-based cohort program. With small cohort sizes and professors who also serve as advisors, field supervisors, and mentors, you will receive a personalized education that meets your needs
- Work alongside our makerspace - a high-tech collaborative work space with drones, 3-D printers, assistive technologies, Glowforge, embroidery machine, and more
- Many of our teacher candidates receive teaching offers before they graduate
What can my career look like with this degree?
The grades are in
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) ranks Georgia College & State University’s Elementary Education program among the top 48 schools in the nation—and the only program in Georgia to go above and beyond standards set by literacy experts.
ADDITIONAL CAREER INFORMATION
Learn more about careers available to elementary education majors.
The College of Education was nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) in May 2022. Accreditation is a nongovernmental activity based on peer review that serves the dual functions of assuring quality and promoting continuous improvement.
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Early Childhood Education
Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MEd, University of Georgia; BSEd, University of Georgia
Research
Professional Development Schools Partnerships, Family-Schools Community Partnerships, Wellness in Teacher Preparation
Professional Service
Vice President, Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children; Board President, Montessori of Macon; Member, School Governance Team at Lakeview Academy
Education
PhD, Purdue University; MEd, Purdue University; BA, Kirovograd State Pedagogical University
Research
English Language, Multicultural Education, Multicultural Literature
Education
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Georgia College & State University
B.A., Spanish
Georgia College & State University
Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MEd, University of Georgia; BSEd, University of Georgia
Research
Professional Development Schools Partnerships, Family-Schools Community Partnerships, Wellness in Teacher Preparation
Professional Service
Vice President, Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children; Board President, Montessori of Macon; Member, School Governance Team at Lakeview Academy
Education
PhD, Purdue University; MEd, Purdue University; BA, Kirovograd State Pedagogical University
Research
English Language, Multicultural Education, Multicultural Literature
Education
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Georgia College & State University
B.A., Spanish
Georgia College & State University