Elementary Education (BS)
Teach with excellence. Lead with faith.
If you love working with kids, an Elementary Education degree from SWU will help you make an impact that lasts a lifetime. Here, you’ll prepare to teach second through sixth graders and graduate with a deep understanding of the central concepts, principles, theories, and research related to childhood development.
You’ll be ready to address elementary students’ diverse needs in the classroom while demonstrating a Christ-centered ethic of care toward learners, yourself, your colleagues, and the community you serve.
Four field experiences with different grade levels and school cultures will support you in integrating your faith while delivering effective, engaging instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. The Association for Childhood Education International and the South Carolina Department of Education recognize the Elementary Education degree.
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Download the FlyerAtrez Flemings
Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
Contact“At SWU, educating teacher candidates for the classroom is both an academic and a spiritual mission.”
“I love that in my major I've been able to explore different classrooms around Pickens County. The various field experiences I've had have allowed me to gain insight from a variety of teaching styles and age groups.”Hannah Dennis — 2022 Elementary Education Graduate
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Graduates of the Elementary Education program will be able to:
- Support and motivate elementary students during critical years of their learning and development.
- Design and implement effective, engaging curricula.
- Successfully plan and lead classroom activities, instruction, and assessment.
- Assess the effectiveness of instructional practices and keep up with current best practices.
- Adhere to standards of professionalism associated with teaching.
