Early Childhood and Elementary Education

The College of Education & Human Development’s Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education prepares teachers, scholars and community and school leaders in the field of early childhood and elementary education. Students gain extensive content knowledge, hone innovative teaching methods and learn to work effectively within diverse classrooms.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Four early childhood students received the French Dual Language Fund’s Future Immersion Teacher Fellowship to study dual language immersion education.

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By The Numbers

Average number of practicum hours students accrued in the 2016-2017 academic year

Percentage of students who complete their program on time

Graduate employment rate

Pass rate on the national exam

Our alumni become teachers, researchers, creative and innovative instructors, elementary school teachers and early childhood educators.

Our Voices

"Work hard and strive to do the best you can, because that dedication will yield results."

Diana Dariy Instills Love Of Learning In Her Students

A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

The Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education offers study abroad trips to Germany, South Africa, China and the Netherlands. Explore our study abroad programs and see how you can learn from other cultures.

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Degree Snapshot

Learn more about our elementary education program.