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Elementary Education Major
Shape the future as an elementary school teacher: one kid and one classroom at a time.
At a glance
Start your rewarding teaching pathway at Colorado State University with the Elementary Education major. You will learn the latest teaching strategies and how to apply them to the realities of classroom life with coursework developed by expert teachers. Attend classes on campus and in elementary school classrooms to develop as a humanizing educator, bringing out the best in your students. With a focus on mental health, this program will prepare you to support your students, yourself, and your colleagues.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Health and Human Sciences and School of Education | |||
| Additional requirements? | Yes | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Some Career Options
You’ll go beyond Colorado teacher licensure standards, with 900+ classroom hours – which you can complete here in Northern Colorado, in your home school district, or in schools around the state, country, or world through Education Abroad. This practical classroom experience will prepare you for the high-demand, rewarding career as a licensed Elementary School teacher. Plus, you can add endorsement areas to your licensure, such as Early Childhood Education, Music, Art, or others, to expand your career options.
- Elementary School Teacher (kindergarten – 6th grade)
Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Health and Human Sciences recruiter at [email protected]
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