基础教育专业为1至6年级的公立学校教室中的儿童教师准备了获得初次许可的候选人。该学习计划基于广泛的文科基础和综合的专业教师准备计划。在适当情况下，转学学生可以免试课程。大多数教育课程都附带有实地考察，这是该计划的必要组成部分。学生的实习前经验包括各种各样的领域设置。学生在城市，农村和郊区环境中上不同的学校。他们还改变地区内不同教学楼中的位置和年级，以确保获得全面的体验。
The Elementary Education major prepares candidates for Initial Licensure as a teacher of children in a public school classroom, grades 1 through 6. The program of study is based on a broad liberal arts foundation and an integrated professional teacher preparation program. A course waiver process is available for transfer students where appropriate. Fieldwork accompanies most education courses and is a necessary component of the program. Student prepracticum experiences include a wide variety of field settings. Students attend different and varied schools in urban, rural, and suburban settings. They also vary their placements and grade levels in different school buildings within districts to ensure a well-rounded experience.