MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD鈥橲 EARLY ACADEMIC YEARS
The accelerated bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at 木瓜影院 provides a robust education in teaching all elementary learners found in inclusive classrooms.聽 Students learn evidence-based strategies and standards-based curricular content, while also being able to practice their learning in field-based settings.
Upon graduation, students will be prepared to teach grades 1-6. The State of Illinois has a shortage of elementary teachers. If you have a passion to help children develop their full potential, we hope you will choose the field of elementary education.
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- Teach students grades 1-6 from a social justice perspective.
- Build inclusive school communities for learners, together with families and colleagues.
- Use effective communication and informed decision-making strategies.
- Incorporate research-based teaching methods across academic disciplines.
- Embed social-emotional learning within the core academic curriculum.
- Engage in a discourse of possibility.
WHY CHOOSE LEWIS?
- The Elementary Education program is fully approved by the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board and the Illinois State Board of Education.
- Rated Exemplary by the Illinois State Board of Education.
- 13:1 Student-teacher ratio
- 130 school partners
- If you currently support students grades 1-6 in your work setting, field experience hours may be waived in part or whole.
ADULT ACCELERATED LEARNING FORMAT
- Adult-only classes mean learning with and from other working professionals just like you
- Most courses delivered in an 8-week accelerated course format designed to fit your busy lifestyle
- Many courses delivered in evening, weekend, online, and blended formats
- Discounted tuition for adult learners
- Transfer specialists will evaluate prior college credit and prior learning experiences to craft a customized pathway to degree conferment
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER GUIDES
See how your existing coursework transfers over.SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS
- TEACH Grant
- Golden Apple Scholars
Visit the Financial Aid for Educational Studies page for more information on education scholarships.
CAREER OPTIONS
- Elementary Education Teacher
STUDENT ORGANIZATION OPPORTUNITIES
- Educators Rising
- Catholic and Lasallian Educators Program
- Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education (KDP)
- Black Student Union (BSU)
- Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
- Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
- Best Buddies Illinois
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Completion of an introductory-level elementary education course
For more information contact the Office of Admission at admission@lewisu.edu.
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