Degree Requirements
You will be ready with the skills and knowledge to launch a rewarding teaching career.
B.A. in Elementary Education
Play an important role in shaping future leaders. Â鶹ÊÓƵ's B.A. in Elementary Education will help you become a certified elementary and middle school teacher.
Why Study Elementary Education at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?
Today’s students require active, engaged teachers that continuously strive to create a dynamic classroom environment. With a B.A. in Elementary Education, you will learn to connect theory with practice and be prepared to play a valuable role in the lives of today’s students.
Our Elementary Education program offers extensive hands-on field experience that will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching in the 21st century. You’ll be prepared to work effectively with colleagues, parents, and the community to help today’s youth get the best education possible.
Our program offers a unique mix of courses in curriculum development and implementation, teaching and instructional strategies, technology, design of learning environments, and focused disciplinary content that will help empower you and build your confidence in the classroom.
In the B.A. in Elementary Education program, you will:
- Become an effective educator and communicator
- Connect theory with practice for classroom success
- Develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Get Ready for the World
Through a focus on experiential learning and field experience beginning your freshman year, you will build your skills, resume, and professional network. Our proximity to some of the finest school districts in our state offers excellent opportunities for internships and employment. You will gain practical experience through a semester-long student teaching assignment, which will build your confidence in the classroom as well as your resume, and further develop your skills. Faculty-led teaching trips provide an opportunity for global experiences.
Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible for certification in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories, the Department of Defense Education Activity, Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario per the Interstate Agreement.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ was the first and only school I applied to because of the Education program, and my experience has been amazing. My professors are so kind and helpful, and I love the one-on-one time we get with them. Having the opportunity to be in an elementary school classroom during my first year helped me figure out what I really want to do in education.
Where Will Your Degree Take You?
With a B.A. in Elementary Education, you will be well prepared for a rewarding teaching career.
Careers
- Elementary school teachers
- Middle school teachers
- Adult literacy or GED teachers
- Tutors
As a current student in the Elementary Education program, I am gaining valuable classroom experience, building meaningful relationships with faculty and peers, and developing the skills needed to become an effective educator. This program continues to strengthen my passion for teaching and prepare me to make a positive impact in the lives of future students.
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How to Apply
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Hands-On Learning
Get access to real-world practitioners and secure internships that match your skills and interests to build the career of your dreams.
Introducing Our Faculty
Faculty will serve as your mentors and guides.
Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Telephone (603) 897-8507
- Email admissions@rivier.edu
- Location Madeleine Hall
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Prepare for a rewarding career with a B.A. in Elementary Education from Â鶹ÊÓƵ.