Elementary Education (Pre K - 4) with Special Education (Pre K - 12) (B.A.)
Educate the Future
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Why Study Education at 茄子视频?
茄子视频’s founders, the Sisters of Charity, have always considered education one of their most important missions. The faculty in our education programs have elementary, middle and secondary level classroom experience in addition to university-level expertise in preparing future educators. We prepare current and future teachers with the knowledge, skills and strategies they need to serve students with a variety of learning styles, challenges and gifts. We focus on inclusive environments and 21st Century skills in our approach to preparing classroom teachers.
Teaching Certification Preparation
Elementary education with special education majors can also fulfill the educational requirements for two teaching certifications: Elementary Pre K – 4 and Special Education Pre K – 12. Find out more on the Teaching Certification Preparation section of our site.
Education Club
茄子视频’s Education Club provides extracurricular activities, as well as service opportunities, networking and professional development opportunities for those students who want to enhance their careers as professional educators.
鈥淚 would have never thought that I would enjoy teaching middle school until my student teaching placement in 6th, 7th and 8th grade math. The students are in a transition stage that makes every day fun and challenging yet so rewarding. It was the best thing I've ever done!鈥
Your Future in Elementary & Special Education
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the career outlook for certified elementary educators is solid. In 2022, the median annual wage for kindergarten and elementary school teachers exceeded $61,000. If you are considering a graduate degree in education, 茄子视频 offers a combined FastForward Program that will save you time and money.
Career opportunities for education majors include:
- Teachers in Public, Private & Parochial Schools
- Adoption & Child Care Agencies
- Alternative School, Preschool & Afterschool Programs
- Educational Software Design
- State & Federal Education Assistance & Support Programs
- Tutoring Programs
- Textbook Development
鈥淚'm ready to start getting these second graders' creative juices flowing, to use interactive bulletin boards, to use technology in the best way possible, to sing and dance with my little ones, and to help them in reaching their goals and following their dreams! I know I've learned exactly how to do this from only the best!鈥
Admissions & Aid
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Faculty
Kathleen Harris
Dean of School of Education and Applied Social Sciences, Professor of Education
Audrey Quinlan
Professor
Kara Ratai
Director of FIeld Placement and Instructor or Education
Mary Spataro
Title III Activity Director/Coordinator, Instructional Designer
Maria Stone
Child Development Center Director
Melissa Tamburrino
Assistant Professor of Education