Elementary teachers are the backbone of any modern society. They work with and teach children during some of the most important years in a child’s emotional and intellectual development. They can inspire a lifelong love of learning and ensure that their students have the confidence to excel throughout their entire lives.
With a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Alabama State University, you can join the front lines of education and start impacting the lives of future generations. Thanks to our balanced combination of theory and real-world experience working with children, we often rank among the top degrees in elementary education in the state of Alabama. In fact, our elementary teachers are so well-prepared to step into the classroom that 100% of our elementary education graduates are employed as educators within six months of graduating.
ASU’s elementary education program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE). This means you’ll receive one of the most nationally renowned elementary education degrees available.
As you earn your elementary education degree at ASU, you’ll receive the tools and hands-on experience to help you succeed academically and professionally as an elementary teacher. You’ll take courses covering topics such as child development and psychology, classroom management and curriculum design. Your elementary education degree courses will involve field experiences and collaboration with your peers to prepare you to work as a member of a team within a school.
Some of the courses that make us one of the most attractive degrees in elementary education in the region include:
As an elementary teacher, you’ll work with students in grades K–6, building fundamental knowledge and social skills that will prepare them for a life of education and service to their communities. You’ll be an inspirational figure in their lives, providing them with the educational foundation upon which they’ll continue building forever.
Most of our elementary degree graduates find employment in public schools even before graduating. Many continue their education in master’s programs at some of the most prestigious universities around the country, thanks to the recognition of our program as one of the top elementary education degrees available.
When you graduate from ASU’s elementary education program, you’ll have the knowledge and experience to pursue exciting and growing careers, including:
Not only will you enjoy the personal and professional satisfaction of following your passion for teaching, but you’ll also benefit from great job security: Employment for kindergarten and elementary teachers is predicted to grow 7% over the next decade compared to other occupations throughout the country, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
As one of the most respected elementary education degrees, ASU’s elementary education program provides aspiring elementary teachers like yourself with everything necessary to become top-tier educators. We emphasize hands-on experience so you can apply theory and research from courses to real-world settings when working with children.
As an elementary education student at ASU, you’ll have exclusive access to the Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center, a 15,000-square-foot facility with four classrooms for children, as well as observation decks and one-way glass so you can learn how children learn and play through interactive observation. You will also have access to school districts throughout Alabama to enhance your knowledge and skills as they relate to education.
Thanks to small class sizes and engaging faculty, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to work alongside distinguished faculty mentors who bring their years of experience working with children into their classrooms to prepare students to become great elementary teachers.
Many of our elementary education degree students form lasting relationships with each other and faculty members through classroom collaboration and professional organizations dedicated to elementary teachers. The strength of our campus community helps make us one of the best degrees in elementary education.
Percent of elementary education graduates from ASU employed within six months of graduation
The stellar student-to-faculty ratio in the elementary education degree program
ASU’s elementary education degree holds three national and state accreditations
Predicted job growth for elementary teachers over the next decade
“I had some amazing professors to help me understand content and information. Educational opportunities opened up that helped me see what goes on in the classroom.”
Caitlyn Q.’21, Elementary Education
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Alabama State University aims to help aspiring elementary teachers develop the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to step into the classroom and instill in their students a love of learning and curiosity that will shape the rest of their lives. Located in the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, we are proud to continue the long tradition of fostering social justice and equality by offering one of the most diverse and inclusive elementary education degrees in the U.S.