Elementary Education, B.A.

Become an effective educator with our elementary education program.

DEGREE:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

DELIVERY:

Face-to-Face

LOCATION:

Ashland, Morehead, Prestonsburg

TIME REQUIRED:

4 Years

Curriculum Map

What You’ll Learn in P-5 elementary education

Learn the skills and gain hands-on experience to be an effective teacher for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

Child development & learning theories
Instructional planning for P-5
Classroom management & engagement
Assessment & data-driven instruction
Inclusive education strategies

Why Choose MSU's elementary education Degree

Hands-On Experience
- Start working in classrooms your first year.
Multiple Campus Options
- Study at your choice of the Morehead, Ashland, or Prestonsburg campuses.
Certification Ready
- Prepares you for the Praxis and accepts ACT/SAT scores for admission.
Supportive Community
- Small classes, faculty mentors and dedicatel advising.

Admission to the elementary education program

The first step is admission to Morehead State University.

MSU admission requirements

All teacher education candidates must apply for admission to the teacher education program (TEP) and meet the following criteria to be accepted into the elementary education program:

GPA of 2.75
Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) Testing Series
Interview
Completion of required field experience hours
Writing sample
Portfolio
PRAXIS Exams

Expedited Certification

MSU can help you earn your initial teacher certification or add a certification quickly! Through Option 9 for paraprofessionals, through the Proficiency pathway for those seeking initial certification or wanting to add a certification, or through the HQ (highly qualified) route for current teachers.

See if your district qualifies