MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S EARLY ACADEMIC YEARS

The accelerated bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at ȺpÎÞÂë provides a robust education in teaching all elementary learners found in inclusive classrooms.  Students learn evidence-based strategies and standards-based curricular content, while also being able to practice their learning in field-based settings.

Upon graduation, students will be prepared to teach grades 1-6. The State of Illinois has a shortage of elementary teachers. If you have a passion to help children develop their full potential, we hope you will choose the field of elementary education.



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  • Teach students grades 1-6 from a social justice perspective.
  • Build inclusive school communities for learners, together with families and colleagues.
  • Use effective communication and informed decision-making strategies.
  • Incorporate research-based teaching methods across academic disciplines.
  • Embed social-emotional learning within the core academic curriculum.
  • Engage in a discourse of possibility.

WHY CHOOSE LEWIS?

  • The Elementary Education program is fully approved by the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board and the Illinois State Board of Education.
  • Rated Exemplary by the Illinois State Board of Education.
  • 13:1 Student-teacher ratio
  • 130 school partners
  • If you currently support students grades 1-6 in your work setting, field experience hours may be waived in part or whole.

ADULT ACCELERATED LEARNING FORMAT

  • Adult-only classes mean learning with and from other working professionals just like you
  • Most courses delivered in an 8-week accelerated course format designed to fit your busy lifestyle
  • Many courses delivered in evening, weekend, online, and blended formats
  • Discounted tuition for adult learners
  • Transfer specialists will evaluate prior college credit and prior learning experiences to craft a customized pathway to degree conferment

COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER GUIDES

See how your existing coursework transfers over.

SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS

  • TEACH Grant
  • Golden Apple Scholars

Visit the Financial Aid for Educational Studies page for more information on education scholarships.

CAREER OPTIONS

  • Elementary Education Teacher

STUDENT ORGANIZATION OPPORTUNITIES

  • Educators Rising
  • Catholic and Lasallian Educators Program
  • Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education (KDP)
  • Black Student Union (BSU)
  • Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
  • Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
  • Best Buddies Illinois

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.75
  • Completion of an introductory-level elementary education course

For more information contact the Office of Admission at admission@lewisu.edu.

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