Elementary Education
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Program TypeMajor
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Degrees OfferedB.A., B.S.
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SchoolLiffrig Family School of Education & Behavioral Sciences
Gain the skills and confidence to become an effective elementary school teacher. Make a positive impact on the lives of generations of diverse students.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll learn to be a reflective classroom teacher who can plan and implement a broad range of instructional, assessment, and management strategies to meet the diverse needs of all students. You’ll practice applying values-based decision-making and communication skills while collaborating with career teachers in the field, families, and community agencies.
- Become Eligible for State Licensure
When you successfully complete the elementary education degree at É«»¨ÌÃ, you’ll be eligible for licensure to teach in grades one through eight in North Dakota.
- Link Theory with Practice
You'll participate in supervised teaching situations in local schools, from sophomore year through graduation.
- Engage in Research
You'll have opportunities to conduct collaborative research in partnership and with the mentorship of full-time faculty.
- Increase Your Professional Visibility
Become involved with a range of organizations, including the North Dakota Reading Association, the South Central Reading Council, and the North Dakota Association for the Education of Young Children.
- Double Major
Combine your study of elementary education with a major in early childhood education or special education.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.
Accreditations
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North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
All the É«»¨Ìà education programs are fully accredited by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board and all CAEP national standards are fully met.
Your Elementary Education Degree: Tuition-Free
Elementary education students can apply to be a part of the É«»¨ÌÃ’s tuition-free Elementary Education Academy. This year-round program offers students a path to completing their bachelor’s degree in 2.6 years and master’s degree in 4 years. Discover more about our innovative elementary education academy!
Featured Faculty
Loni Miller, EdD
Director of Elementary Education, Director of Reading Program
I grew up on a ranch outside of Raleigh, ND. My mother was a teacher and she inspired me to become one too. My career as an educator started in Rock Springs, WY, where I taught kindergarten through fourth-grade Title One Reading and Math, and eventually moved into the second-grade classroom. Coming home to North Dakota brought me to Bismarck, where I taught third-grade. I have been at the É«»¨Ìà since 2015.
