Elementary Education majors at Judson receive a broad liberal arts education through general requirements, gain a thorough knowledge of teaching methods, and participate in a wide range of practical experiences.
General education requirements include writing, math, science, social sciences, and Bible classes. This encompassing curriculum allows students to receive a balanced education to prepare them for the content that is taught in the elementary or middle school classroom.
Methods courses include practical activities and assignments to fully prepare students for their careers. Professors present, model, and engage candidates in lessons that are directly applicable to elementary and middle school classrooms and students. The plethora of strategies presented will equip future teachers to better ensure that all students learn.
Practicum experiences happen every year at Judson. Elementary education majors participate in a wide range of activities that include after-school programs, private school settings, and public school classrooms. These experiences also incorporate a variety of grade levels within diverse settings.
The Judson elementary education program certifies teachers with a kindergarten through ninth grade, Type 03 certificate. A middle school methods course is not mandatory, but one is offered and highly recommended to better qualify candidates for middle school teaching positions. All elementary education majors declare a concentration to better equip teachers in a particular curriculum. Options for concentrations are listed below.
Early Childhood Education
English as Second Language
Management Information Systems
Spanish Language and Culture
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