Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Elementary Education] From Benedictine University

Benedictine's state approved Elementary Education program is dedicated to meeting that challenge consistent with state and national standards.

As you prepare to become an elementary education teacher, you will:

• develop an understanding of how children learn;
• explore options for teaching a wide variety of subject/content areas;
• teach through experiences with licensed teachers in diverse schools; and
• research current elementary education practices involving instructional planning, methods, curricula, and assessment.

Candidates in the Elementary Education Program are supported by qualified faculty, university supervisors, and staff as they progress through their curriculum and clinical experiences. Candidates receive a solid foundation to become effective elementary education teachers committed to scholarship, lifelong inquiry, leadership, and social responsibility.