Elementary education majors benefit from Saint Mary?s commitment to small class sizes, one-on-one attention from professors, faculty with years of classroom experience, and field experiences that begin in the sophomore year. Strong emphasis is placed on gaining extensive field experience in a variety of settings prior to graduation, and faculty connect these field experiences to coursework, combining theory and practice, modeling effective instruction, providing relevant context, and building confidence to address the variety of situations future teachers will encounter.

Career Options

A majority of graduates pursue classroom teaching in public or private K-6/8 schools. Others go on to seek?advanced degrees?from Saint Mary's in?special education,?literacy,?ELL/bilingual education,?educational administration,?curriculum and instruction, school counseling, or school psychology. Education majors also have career opportunities in other fields such as business and management.

High School Preparation

English Literature and Writing; Mathematics; Biology; Physics; History; Psychology; World Language; Speech

Enhance Your Experience

Elementary education majors often pursue additional courses in?psychology?and?sociology.