Elementary Education

Become a leader in elementary education

The Elementary Education (EE) degree program integrates courses and field experiences that will prepare you to teach first through sixth grade in a variety of urban and suburban educational settings, including public and private schools.

You will learn educational theories and effective teaching practices, participate in field experiences, which require you to observe and participate in teaching activities at multiple schools, and student teach.

Along with elementary education courses, students pursuing an elementary education degree are required to complete a DePaul minor.

Classes

Coursework

Art and Music Teaching Methods
Children's Literature
Classroom Management
Human Growth and Development
Math Instruction
Reading and Language Arts Instruction
Social and Historical Issues in Education

Resources

Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered

Career Options

Common Career Areas

Teaching
Administration
Education policy

More career info

88%

of Elementary Education graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.

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