Elementary Education
One Course At A Time
1 Course X 18 Days X 8 Blocks
As an elementary education major, you’ll soon value the benefits of learning on the block plan. You focus on one course for 18 days, every day, Monday through Friday. Classes are small, interactive, and challenging. You get to know your professors and they get to know you. You get familiar with (and learn to appreciate) the diverse perspectives of your classmates who come from all over the U.S. and internationally to experience college One Course At A Time.
Your journey from student to elementary teacher
- Start by taking EDU 215 Educational Psychology and one additional 200-level education course in your first year.
- Declare your elementary education major in your sophomore year.
- Apply to the Teacher Education Program. Once you’re accepted into the program, celebrate that you’re one step closer to licensure for teaching in grades K-6. You’ll continue to complete coursework, working toward your endorsements and/or your certification. By the time you are student teaching in your senior year, you’ll be classroom comfortable, because previous practicums will have prepared you.
Upon graduation TEP candidates are encourage to apply for their Iowa licensure in grades K-6 or get licensed to teach in another state.