Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science
The elementary education major is a program designed to prepare individuals to teach grades one through six. The program requires the completion of 60-61 credits in the major and 40 professional education credits. Students completing this major are eligible for the bachelor of science degree.
Elementary Education Major Requirements:
Core Courses
Professional Education Courses
Students with a double major of early childhood and elementary education should take EDUC 405 and EDUC 407 instead of EDUC 404.
Students with a double major of elementary and special education should take EDUC 404 instead of EDUC 406.
In addition to the major requirements listed above, students will need to complete a general education curriculum and elective courses to earn 120 credits which is mandatory for earning a Greenville University degree. Details about the general education curriculum can be found in the Academic Information section of this catalog. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses which reduces the number of required general education credits. Students should work closely with their advisor to put together an academic plan to make sure all degree requirements are met in a timely manner.
The outcomes for this program can be found on the Greenville University Institutional Assessment webpage.