Elementary Teacher Education
EC-6 Core Subjects Certification
The bachelors degree in education with certification in EC-6 core subjects prepares you to teach children in pre-school and elementary school. Teachers in Pre-K through grade 6 work with children during their years of rapid learning, when they make great strides in their understanding and mastery of the principles of reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and artistic expression. Education students who seek to teach at this age level study math, science, English, social studies, art, music, and P.E., as well as how to manage a classroom and build a curriculum.
Taylor Humphrey
Student
Something I will take with me to my future classroom is the mentality that every single student is important and deserves an opportunity for an incredible education.
Taylor Humphrey
Student
Why should I study Elementary education?
Elementary teachers have a unique opportunity to shape children's foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, socialization, and critical thinking. A child’s early years are critical for lifelong learning, and being a significant part of that process is incredibly rewarding.
What are some courses I will take?
- Students and Learning
- Curriculum Design
- Classroom Management
- Social Studies Strategies
- Child and Adolescent Development
Finding Her Calling
When Lindsey Deringer came to Â鶹ÊÓƵ, she didn't have a particular career in mind. After starting out as a business major, she met with many mentors and professors and through their guidance, discovered her true calling to become a teacher. She changed her major to elementary early childhood education and never looked back. Through a connection with a principal she met at a church in Belton, Lindsey secured her first teaching job after graduating. In her years of teaching in public and private schools, Lindsey taught from preschool-aged children to 3rd-grade classes. "Â鶹ÊÓƵ fostered a huge time of growth and discovery of who I wanted to be as a person. I learned leadership skills that I still use today as well as how to follow Christ."
What are some jobs for early childhood education?
With a degree in education, you can follow many career paths:
- Preschool teacher
- Childcare center director
- Elementary school teacher
- Child life specialist
- Kindergarten teacher
Who is hiring Â鶹ÊÓƵ education majors?
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Education students have found success in many different areas:
- Private schools
- Independent school districts across the state of Texas
- Church education programs
- Hospitals
- Day-care centers
Where can I go to grad school to get Masters in Education?
Many Education students have continued their education at these schools:
- Â鶹ÊÓƵ | University of Mary Hardin Baylor
- Baylor University
- University of Texas
- Texas A&M University
- University of North Texas
Why study early childhood education at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?
The passing rate for Â鶹ÊÓƵ education majors on the TExES teacher certification exams is consistently above 96%.
Education courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ are taught by professors who were classroom teachers themselves, and the program offers exemplary field experiences. During a recent state accreditation visit, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ education program was commended by the state of Texas for its outstanding field experiences for student teachers.
Education majors at Â鶹ÊÓƵ have opportunities to conduct research and attend conferences alongside their professors.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ maintains a close connection with 15 area school districts, so our students have multiple opportunities to visit schools and make connections with prospective employers.