初等教育课程专为拥有通识教育或专业本科学位并希望获得初等教师资格的候选人而设计。我们的研究生候选人在城市和郊区的教室里做学徒时要进行严格的学习。这些教学课程和课堂经验的设计目的是将职前教师引入基础课程中每个学科领域的最新研究和最佳实践。在进行学生教学之前，学生需要在现场完成至少120个小时的时间，计划整个课程的课程和教学课程，以及完成其他与现场相关的作业。在春季，应聘者将在整个学期中进行教学，主要负责设计和实施有效的指导并评估儿童的学习情况。
The Elementary Education Program is designed for a candidate with a liberal or professional undergraduate degree who seeks licensure as an elementary education teacher. Our graduate candidates embark on a rigorous course of study while participating in mentored field experiences. This program offers full-time and part-time opportunities.<br><br>The pedagogical courses and classroom experiences are designed to induct preservice teachers into the current research and best practices of each subject area in the elementary curriculum.<br><br>Prior to practicum, students complete a minimum of 120 hours in the field, planning and teaching lessons across the curriculum as well as completing other field-related assignments. In the spring, candidates student-teach for the entire term, assuming major responsibility for designing and implementing effective instruction and assessing children's learning.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment: Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high-quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, providing students with constructive feedback on an ongoing basis, and continuously refining learning objectives (Well-Structured Lessons, Adjustments to Practice, Reflective Practice).