Bachelor's in Elementary Education

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor

Introduction

Elementary Education is a Bachelor program taught at California State University, Hayward, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Elementary Education program at California State University, Hayward is designed to prepare students for elementary teaching. It is described as part of educator preparation that aims to develop innovative teachers, experienced professionals, and educational leaders who are committed to improving schooling and supporting the development of children and adolescents. Students also develop critical thinking and research skills to improve learning through the classroom, field-based learning, and experiential learning opportunities.

To be recommended for Georgia certification or to receive verification of program completion, applicants must contact Dr. Nicole Taylor. Students in the education department pursuing teacher certification must be admitted to the program, and they must apply for admission to the certification program after completing EDU 206 Orientation to Education.

The major includes EDU 206 Orientation to Education, EDU 301 Curriculum for Preschool and Primary Grades, EDU 304 Educational Psychology, EDU 308 Multicultural Education, EDU 314 Health and Physical Education Content and Methods for Preschool and Primary Grades, and EDU 316 Exceptional Children.

Education Department teacher preparation programs are accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Accreditation System. The teacher preparation programs are also approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). In CAEP’s performance-based accreditation system, institutions provide evidence of competent teacher candidate performance, including knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching so that all students learn.

Modules

  • EDU 206 Orientation to Education
  • EDU 301 Curriculum for Preschool and Primary Grades
  • EDU 304 Educational Psychology
  • EDU 308 Multicultural Education
  • EDU 314 Health and Physical Education Content and Methods for Preschool and Primary Grades
  • EDU 316 Exceptional Children

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Elementary Education at California State University, Hayward for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by California State University, Hayward.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by California State University, Hayward as pre-requiste for admission in Elementary Education.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be recommended for Georgia certification or to receive verification of program completion by the Department of Education at Spelman College, all applicants must contact Dr. Nicole Taylor.

  • Students in the education department pursuing teacher certification must be admitted to the program.
  • Students must apply for admission to a certification program (elementary education, secondary education, P-12 education) after completing EDU 206 Orientation to Education.
  • Students who have not been admitted will not be permitted to enroll in designated certification courses.

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Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.