Elementary Education

Degree Options

• B.S. in Elementary Education(grades P-5) (Online and on campus)
• B. S. in Elementary Education (grades P-5) with dual certification in Education in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (P-12)
• B. S. in Elementary Education (grades P-5) with dual certification in Special Education Learning and Behavior Disorders (P-12)

Who Would be Interested in Elementary Education?

This program prepares candidates to teach in elementary classrooms: Primary/kindergarten – 5^th grade.

Individuals who are successful in this field:

• Enjoy working with children from diverse backgrounds, ages 5-11.
• Are energetic, caring, and committed to enhancing the overall welfare of the community.

Why Elementary Education at EKU?

• Option to add an additional certification in Education in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Special Education, or focus only on elementary education.
• Prepares you to teach any subject or multiple subjects in primary/kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Program includes extensive, supervised school-based field experiences every step of the way.
• Your Kentucky teaching certificate is easily transferred to other states (some additional requirements may be needed).
• EKU prepares highly qualified elementary teachers and our program is nationally accredited.
• Faculty have K-12 teaching experience and are active scholars in state and national education organizations.

What Are the Requirements for Program Admission?

• Admission to EKU
• Admission to the College of Education Professional Education Program, usually during the sophomore year (2.75 GPA, criminal background check, and additional requirements)
• Students must earn and maintain a 2.75 GPA

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

• Public and private elementary schools in Kentucky and across the nation.

How Do I Get More Information?

• Email Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction
• Telephone  859-622-2154
• Visit https://curriculum.eku.edu/elementary

For information about the EKU Online Elementary Education Degree program call or email:

     John Hepner
     Enrollment Advisor
     (859) 622-8610
      John.Hepner@eku.edu

Are There Scholarship Opportunities?

Yes! Visit www.coe.eku.edu/current-students#sch to learn more about scholarship opportunities.