BSED in Elementary Education

University of Cincinnati

Overview

Why study Elementary Education?

The University of Cincinnati's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (ELEM) program prepares graduates to earn an Ohio Primary License. Graduates will be prepared to teach pre-kindergarten to grade five. Our graduates are able to teach in preschool facilities, Head Start programs, child-care centers, and kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms. Our faculty is committed to creating an early education curriculum that prepares our students to be committed, caring and competent educators who support each individual child's learning and development abilities.

During the second, third and fourth years of the program, each candidate will receive hands-on experience within preschool, kindergarten, and grade school classrooms. In order to receive a teaching license, candidates must pass the Ohio Assessments for Educators exams. This program values diversity and aims at implementing inclusion, equity, and individual construction of knowledge within the curriculum.

During their learning experiences, students seeking licensure must be available full-time for ELEM classes and field experiences between the hours of 8a - 4p. They must also expect late afternoon/evening classes and evening teacher hours.

Career

Graduates of the elementary education program are prepared to teach in a variety of settings. In public or private schools, they may teach kindergarten or grades 1-5. They may also teach in preschools, Head Start programs, child-care centers or related careers.