Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Trine University
Key Information
Campus location
Angola, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 33,650 *
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* full-time tuition based on 12-18 credit hours per semester
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Introduction
Change student lives with an elementary education degree
You’ve had teachers who have made a positive impact on your life. The Bachelor of Science with a major in elementary education at Trine University will prepare you to be the teacher who changes children’s lives.
The experience: Extensive time in the classroom
Like all Franks School of Education programs, extensive field experiences in diverse school settings are required beginning in the first year of coursework. You will spend more than 1,000 hours in clinical settings prior to graduation. The Bachelor of Science with a major in elementary education program is grounded in state and national standards in order to help you prepare your future students with 21st-century skills.
Teaching in completely redesigned campus classrooms, our passionate, student-centered faculty come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, all related to classroom teaching, advanced research, and preparing future teachers. Our academically rigorous teacher education program focuses on:
- Student-centered instruction in a safe learning environment
- Evidence-based instructional strategies
- Classroom management techniques
- Innovative integration of classroom technology
Curriculum
The degree: Education based on how children learn
The Bachelor of Science with a major in the elementary education program at Trine University focuses on scientifically based instruction and the application of theories on how children in grades K-6 learn best. The program prepares you to design and implement classroom learning through innovative, research-based strategies, including project-based learning, STEM initiatives, and the latest educational technology.
Most education majors can earn more than one area of licensure within their four-year program, and elementary education majors have the opportunity to earn certifications in areas such as Google Classroom and Project Lead the Way.
Trine University offers a dual special education licensure program for preschool through 12th grade, allowing you to add special education mild intervention licensure within your four-year degree program at Trine. If you are interested in pursuing special education licensure, please talk to your faculty advisor.
Curriculum
A total of 120 credit hours are required for each Bachelor of Science in elementary education. The courses you need to complete to be eligible for licensure in Indiana may change from what is presented. New requirements for licensure have been approved by the IDE/OEEL and the governor. When new standards are developed and additional interpretations of the new licensing requirements are made, changes will be made on this website.
General Education Requirements - 33 Hours
- MA 184 Math for the Elementary Teacher I
- MA 194 Math for the Elementary Teacher II
- BIO 1003 Plants and People
- ENG 153 Introduction to Literature
- HIS 103 American History I
- PSY 113 Principles of Psychology
- ENG 143 College Composition
- SP 203 of COM 163 Effective Speaking /Interpersonal Communication
- PH 104 Physical Science
Additional - 16 credit hours
- GEO 303 Human Geography
- GEO 323 World Geography
- HIS 113 American History II
- POLS 113 Introduction to Government
- SOC 323 The Family
- UE 101 University Experience
Professional Studies Requirements, Grades K-6 - 57 credit hours
- EDU 111 Education Exploration
- EDU 211 Education Immersion
- EDU 212 Music for the Elementary Teacher
- EDU 222 Educational Psychology for the Elementary Teacher
- EDU 242 Physical Education for the Elementary Teacher
- EDU 252 School and Community Health
- EDU 273 Issues in American Education
- EDU 301 Instructional Design Practicum
- EDU 303 Instructional Design
- EDU 312 Exceptional Learners
- EDU 322 Culturally Responsive Teaching
- EDU 353 Children's Literature
- EDU 362 Classroom Behavior and Environment
- EDU 372 Teaching of Literacy (3-6)
- EDU 441 Teaching of Literacy Practicum
- EDU 445 Teaching of Literacy (K-2)
- EDU 452 Art for the Elementary Teacher
- EDU 454 Methods of Teaching Math/Science
- EDU 462 Educational Measurement
- EDU 463 Educational Media and Technology
- EDU 464 Methods of Teaching Language Arts/Social Studies
- EDU 470 Student Teaching
- EDU 482 Student Teaching Seminar
Free Elective - 10 credit hours
Electives are determined in conjunction with an advisor and based on student career objectives.
Program Outcome
- 100% Graduates employed last 8 years
- 16 Average major class size
- 1,000 Clinical hours during the program
The result: Be prepared for your teaching career
Graduates from the Franks School of Education have demonstrated high levels of success, including:
- 100 percent of recently surveyed graduates indicated the Franks School of Education provided teacher training that was relevant, effective and improved P-12 student learning.
- 100 percent of graduates shared they would recommend others coming to Trine University to become a teacher.
Career Opportunities
With a degree in elementary education, you have many opportunities for rewarding careers and advanced studies.
Explore the Possibilities:
- Teacher
- Grade–level or content department chair
- Building principal
- Assistant superintendent
- Superintendent
- Curriculum director
- Child care worker
- Coach
- Publications adviser (yearbooks, newspaper, etc.)
- Athletic director
- Community agency director
- Counselor
- Graduate student
Flexible field experiences and student teaching placements
Area school districts where students participate in field experiences and student teaching include, though are not limited to:
- Bronson Community Schools (Michigan)
- Coldwater Community Schools (Michigan)
- Sturgis Community Schools (Michigan)
- MSD of Steuben County Schools (Indiana)
- Prairie Heights Community Schools (Indiana)
- Hamilton Community Schools (Indiana)
- Fremont Community Schools (Indiana)
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (Indiana)
- Garrett, Keyser Butler Community Schools (Indiana)
- DeKalb County Central United School District (Indiana)
- DeKalb Eastern Community Schools (Indiana)
- Quincy Community Schools (Michigan)
- Edgerton Local School District (Ohio)
- Edon-Northwest Local School District (Ohio)
- Central Noble Community Schools (Indiana)
- East Noble Community Schools (Indiana)
- West Noble Community Schools (Indiana)
- Lakeland Community Schools (Indiana)
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