Elementary Education

The Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education is a dual certification program designed to prepare teachers for kindergarten through grade six classrooms. Satisfactory completion of the program requirements and accompanying tests lead to a recommendation for a Class B Certification in both Elementary Education K-6 and Collaborative Special Education K-6.
Program Mission Statement:
The Elementary Education program applies a decision-making model for preparing teacher educators. Through a combination of classroom and intensive field experiences, prospective teachers master the 911±¬ÁÏÍø skills needed to provide systematic, individualized instruction to all students, promote student welfare, and serve as effective 911±¬ÁÏÍø team members across diverse educational settings.
Program Description:
- Elementary Education is a 120-hour school-based program that requires candidates to be present in either university courses or an assigned elementary classroom from 7:30 am-3:30 pm, up to five days a week, for their last 3 semesters.
- Elementary Education majors may also qualify for a Class B Certification in Early Childhood Education (P-3) through an additional field experience course and Praxis.
- Elementary Education majors may also qualify for a Class B Certification in Early Childhood Special Education through an additional 9 hours of coursework/internship and Praxis.
Faculty Advisor:
Jennifer Simpson
UCOM 3020
Ph: (251) 380-2668
jsimpson@southalabama.edu