Program Details
The online Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education offers knowledge and competency development in the major areas of educating elementary students, such as mathematics, science, communication, social studies, and fine arts. The program helps students develop critical thinking and leadership skills as well as the knowledge necessary to educate young children.
The curriculum incorporates studies of educational history, philosophy, and psychology. Students in this online elementary education degree program will also gain valuable insights into learning assessment and classroom management. While all coursework is available online, students will also be expected to complete 12 weeks of student teaching and research at an educational facility in their local community.
Some of the courses in this program include:
- The Exceptional Child
- Foundations of Schools in a Diverse Society
- Integrating the Fine Arts
- Elementary Math Methods
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Ottawa University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Official High School Transcript/GED Score, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)
Additional Info
- The program is state approved in Arizona and Kansas
Restricted States
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming