Students in this program study a broad base of content and pedagogical knowledge to become skilled teachers in elementary classrooms. They engage in clinical field experiences in area schools at each stage of their education courses, culminating in a student teaching experience. This process allows them to apply for a Minnesota teaching license in grades K-6.
In addition, each elementary education major chooses a specialty area to expand his or her expertise to either young children or young adolescents. A pre-primary specialty allows students to work with children age 3 through kindergarten in addition to the K-6 license. A middle school specialty extends the license through eighth grade in a specific content area (math, science, social studies, communication arts and literature, or world languages).
Read more about program requirements in the Elementary Education Plan of Study (93KB PDF).
For more information, please contact:
Marsha Traynor, Coordinator
Elementary Education
328 Armstrong Hall,
Phone: (507) 389-1516
Fax: (507) 389-5853
