Whether you have an interest in a teaching credential or a broad liberal arts education, the Christ-centered liberal studies, elementary education major prepares you to teach a broad range of subjects in PreK-12. Coursework focuses on methods of instruction that promote human development and learning. Highlights include:

  • Participation in field experience in culturally diverse communities
  • Application of math and science teaching strategies
  • Investigation of theories and concepts of cognitive development
  • Application of instructional practices for English language development
  • Integration of cross-cultural literature for children
  • Identification of special learning needs as well as skills to meet them
  • Participation in field and observation work
  • Acquisition of knowledge and teaching strategies in all subject areas taught in elementary classrooms