Learn About the B.S. in Elementary Education Programs
The B.S. Elementary Education in person and online programs prepares students to develop necessary skills, knowledge and dispositions to become culturally responsive teachers who create socially just classrooms for all learners. Upon completion of the program, you will be recommended for K-6 teaching licensure.
The B.S. in Elementary Education is designed to prepare elementary teaching candidates to thrive as leaders in today’s classrooms that need to prepare students for careers and challenges that do not yet exist. Built on a foundation of equity and accessibility, the curriculum and field experience are designed with real-world and workforce ready skills preparation in mind.
Our teacher candidates graduate with three times the state-required level of classroom experience in various grade levels and settings. Our program goes above and beyond requirements because we believe it is crucial to provide future teachers opportunities for real world connections, meet the needs of diverse students, and gain experience applying practical, hands-on learning.
You can earn your B.S. Elementary Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato either through Online or In-person.
Take advantage of our STEM Certificate whether you are completing your B.S. online or in-person. Our certificate in Science Technology Engineering and Math engages teacher candidates in hands on design challenges, use of current learning technologies, design-based thinking, sparks creativity in solving real life problems and acquisition of workforce ready skills.
Why Get Your B.S. in Elementary Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Gateway classes introduce new Elementary Education teacher candidates to broad-based teaching theory that builds a foundation for practical application.
- Ability to complete general education course work from surrounding community colleges and universities, before completing professional education coursework from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
- Partnerships with several regional school districts.
- Semester-long cohort Blocks allow students to progress together toward graduation, building from foundational coursework to in-classroom experience.
- We offer a full year of student teaching in the same classroom, so students remain with the same mentor teacher for their last two semesters of study.
- Dedicated learning communities offer first- and second-year Elementary Education majors structured advising, scheduling assistance and time to connect with faculty members before they are admitted to the major in their third year.
- Faculty-taught courses and positive faculty–student relationships.
- Advisors will guide you through the application process, transferring general education credits, and applying for financial aid.
- The College of Education offers numerous scholarships that help students with financial needs.
