Students in this program study a broad base of content and pedagogical knowledge to become skilled teachers in elementary classrooms. They engage in 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 kindergartens in addition to the K-6 license. The specialty extends the license through eighth grade in a specific content area (math, science, communication arts and literature, or world languages).
Read more about program requirements in the Elementary Education [PDF] Plan of Study (46 KiB).
Dr. Ginger Zierdt, Department Chair
Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
328 Armstrong Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 389-1516
Fax: (507) 389-5853
