Education Specialist in Elementary Education, K-6
University of West Alabama

Program Details

Pursue your passion for teaching and make a difference in the lives of elementary students with an online Elementary Education degree. The EdS in Elementary Education equips aspiring educators with the knowledge and skills to create engaging and effective learning experiences for kindergarten through Grade 6 students. 

Through the online elementary education degree program, students gain a deep understanding of child development, curriculum design, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques specific to elementary education. The program covers many subjects, including literacy instruction, mathematics education, science education, social studies, and more. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue careers as elementary school teachers, curriculum specialists, instructional coordinators, or pursue further advanced degrees in education.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of West Alabama is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Must hold a valid master’s level educator certificate in elementary education with recent experience

Restricted States

Georgia