In the elementary teacher preparation program, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to teach all subjects in kindergarten through fifth grade and a specific subject area in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Key elements include a strong foundation in all content areas plus additional depth in a selected teaching major, courses on the most effective teaching practices and a full-year, guided teaching internship in a public school after completion of the bachelor’s degree.
MSU has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for both elementary and secondary education for more than 25 years by U.S. News & World Report.
ALUMNI PURSUITS
Graduates in elementary education pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of child development, human behavior and education.
Alumni work at:
- Chicago Public Schools (Illinois)
- Lansing School District (Michigan)
- Detroit Public Schools Community District (Michigan)
- South Lyon Community Schools (Michigan)
- Grand Rapids Public Schools (Michigan)
- Fairfield Unified School District (California)
- Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Alumni work as:
- Pre-kindergarten and elementary teachers
- Middle school subject area teachers
- Instructional coaches
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