Elementary teachers have tremendous influence on the children they teach. The elementary education program will prepare you to become a teacher through a combination of coursework and supervised experiences, called clinical practice, in grade school classrooms. In addition to developing practical and theoretical knowledge, you will develop your awareness and understand of diverse cultures and people. All with an immersive curriculum that prepares you for real-world experiences, individual child development, and growth as a student.<br><br>Clinical practice can occur through a variety of ways:<br><br>Partnerships with schools in the campus area<br>Targeted experiences with urban, suburban, and rural classrooms<br>Options to travel outside of Indiana to Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, or even internationally<br>Purdue's teacher preparation program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Indiana Department of Education. Graduates are eligible for licensure in the state of Indiana.