Bachelor of Science in Global Education — Elementary
Southwest Baptist University
Key Information
Campus location
Bolivar, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 27,290 / per year *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* $37,272/year including fees
Introduction
If you have a passion for teaching, enjoy working with young children, have a heart for missions and ministry, and feel called to use your gifts in another country, we invite you to study Global Education with an elementary focus at a university recognized as one of the leading producers of teachers in the region.
As a Global Education major at SBU, you will experience coursework in education, intercultural studies, and Christian ministry to prepare you to teach and serve in communities across the globe. The coursework we offer is paired with practical teaching experiences in local school settings to prepare you to meet the diverse needs of elementary-aged students. Additionally, you will be immersed in other cultures through cross-cultural service projects and mission trips. You will complete your student teaching semester abroad at an international school while still obtaining Missouri state teaching certification in grades 1-6.
The SBU Advantage
- Learn from faculty who are experts in their fields and come from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, including public school, private school, and homeschool.
- Work one-on-one with expert faculty to create your four-year plan, develop your résumé, network for jobs, and pursue teaching certification in other states.
- Engage in field experience opportunities early, beginning in your freshman year, and culminating with your student teaching experience your senior year in another country.
- Enroll in Junior Block during your junior year, which provides a tight link between methods classes and extensive field experiences.
- Study under intercultural studies faculty who bring real-world experience in cross-cultural ministry into the classroom
Curriculum
Freshman
Fall Semester
- BIB 1013 Old Testament History 3
- MAT 1243 Algebraic Reasoning and Modeling 3
- ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
- EDU 2113 Educational Psychology 3
- CIS 1103 Computer and Information Management 3
- UNI 1111 University Seminar 1
Total hours 16
Winterfest
- ICS 2911Cross-Cultural Service Project 1
Spring Semester
- BIB 1023 New Testament History 3
- MAT 2393 Geometry, Data, and Probability for Elementary/Middle School Teachers 3
- ENG 2213 English Composition II 3
- EDU 2313 Foundations of Education 3
- EDU 2121 Field Experience I 1
- SPF 2032 Spiritual Formation for Ministry 2
- UNI 1121 Introduction to Critical Thinking 1
Total hours 16
Sophomore
Fall Semester
- BIO 1004 Principles of Biology 4
- EDU 2353 Children's Literature 3
- EDU 2283 Teaching Number Theory 3
- ICS 2013 Anthropology for Cross-Cultural Service 3
- HIS 1113 Introduction to World Civilization I 3
Total hours 16
WinterFest
- ECO 2003 LIFE Economics 3
Spring Semester
- PHS 2005 Physical Science for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 5
- EDU 2343 Emergent Literacy 3
- EDU 2823 Technology for Educators 3
- KIN 1162 Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness 2
- CHR 3073 Intro to Disciple-making & Evangelism 3
Total hours 16
Junior
Fall Semester (Junior Block)
- EDU 3114 Teaching Literacy I 4
- EDU 3003 Teaching Social Sciences 3
- EDU 3163 Teaching Integrated Math 3
- EDU 3143 Integrating Art, Music, and Movement 3
- EDU 3311 Field Experience Level 2 (Grades 1-3) 1
- EDU 3043 Learner Development and the Classroom 3
Total hours 17
Spring Semester (Junior Block)
- EDU 3124 Teaching Literacy II 4
- EDU 3483 School, Home, and Community Collaboration 3
- EDU 3183 Teaching Integrated Science 3
- EDU 3823 Behavior and Classroom Management 3
- EDU 3321 Field Experience Level 2 (Grades 4-6) 1
- ICS 4313 World Religions 3
Total hours 17
Senior
Fall Semester
- COM 1103 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
- FAR 10_3 Intro to Art, Fine Arts, Music or Theatre 3
- EDU 2003 Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment 3
- POL 1113 American Government and Politics 3
- ICS 3023 Cross-Cultural Life and Service 3
Total hours 15
Spring Semester
- EDU 4623 Teaching Diverse Learners 3
- EDU 4691 Student Teaching Seminar 1
- EDU 4929 Student Teaching Elementary 10
- ICS 2911 Cross-Cultural Service Project 1
Total hours 15
Career Opportunities
Student Teaching Internationally
SBU has partnered with accredited international schools for student teaching placements for Global Education majors. Cooperating teachers who are certified and meet the criteria to mentor student teachers will be paired with teacher candidates in their certification area. Teacher candidates also will be supervised and supported by university faculty during the student teaching semester. Currently, placements can be made in the following countries, with more to be added as agreements are developed:
- China
- Germany
- Japan
- Mexico
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- United Arab Emirates
Employers want our graduates and frequently call to request them.
Our education alumni have been hired as:
- Public school teachers
- Private school teachers
- Preschool teachers
- Daycare center administrators and teachers
- International school teachers
- Military base teachers
- Missionaries
- Camp ministry leaders
- Christian camp recruitment leaders
- Children's ministers
Graduate Degrees
An advantage to studying education at SBU is the access to SBU's distinguished master's and doctorate degree programs in education. Many students begin their teaching careers while simultaneously pursuing further education at SBU with one of the following degree programs:
- Master of Science in Education
- Master of Science in Education/Athletic/Activity Administration
- Master of Science in Education/Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Science in Education/Teacher Leadership
- Master of Science in Education/Instructional Technology Leadership
- Master of Science in Educational Administration
- Education Specialist
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Scholarships and Funding
Thanks to generous donors, more than $40,000 in privately funded scholarships are available annually by application to anyone pursuing an education degree. Several privately funded scholarships are also available by application to students preparing for service in missions and evangelism.
Additionally, you are encouraged to apply for any of the various competitive scholarships announced annually by outside organizations, such as the Missouri Association of Rural Education Scholarship (three to five $1000 awards given statewide annually) or the Jack J. Isgur Foundation Scholarship (approximately thirty-five $3000 awards given statewide annually).
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