Inspire Young Minds
Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and help young learners grow. Give children the basic skills they’ll need to succeed as they advance in school. Impact lives and communities through teaching.
Program Overview
Elementary educators hold a special place in children’s lives, families, and communities. Prepare to make a lasting impact on the children you teach under the mentorship of experienced faculty. Get hands-on experience in a classroom. Learn the latest teaching methods that will make your lessons effective.
Program Highlights
Deepen your understanding of educational theories and psychology. Learn classroom management, lesson planning, student assessment and early literacy. Develop create instructional strategies to meet your students where they are. Polish your communication skills.
Why USC Upstate?
Our faculty are experienced educators who continue to be a resource for graduates long after graduation. Benefit from small class sizes and faculty mentorship. Experience teaching in local schools as part of your program. Get feedback from teachers in the field to help you improve your skills.
Your Future
You’ll be prepared to teach grades 2-6 in public and private school settings. Our alumni often secure positions in schools where they completed their student teaching or early field experiences. You’ll also have the option to enter graduate school for advanced studies in education.
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The academic catalog gives you detailed information about the major, courses, and any additional requirements. To complete the Elementary Education undergraduate degree, you will need 122 credit hours.
You can also reach out to your admissions counselor who can assist you in your next steps.
Next Steps
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Learn By Show And Tell
Gain valuable real-world experience through an internship. Take part in a service learning project. Work with English language learners. Or make an impact with a hands-on projects like Dr. Brooke Hardin’s “Addressing Reading and Writing Problems” class.
Here, we don’t just teach English; we engage in transformative experiences. Dr. Hardin’s class partners with Jesse Boyd Elementary School, where the mission is to inspire and equip young minds for a lifetime of learning. This is your chance to be part of a community that promotes academic excellence, confidence, and creativity.
Through Dr. Hardin’s service learning project, “We Write the Books We Want to Read,” you’ll embark on a journey to make a difference. Join forces with elementary students to co-author informational books based on their interests and motivations for reading. Dive into research, planning, and digital tools to create an original text on a self-selected topic.
But that’s not all—students and teachers receive printed copies of these books, and the project crescendos with an Author Celebration. Imagine the satisfaction of watching young authors proudly read aloud their creations to parents, teachers, and school personnel.
Don’t just study English; live it. Explore the world of possibilities with USC Upstate’s English degree program today!
