Elementary Education

Training to teach across subjects in grades K-5 or K-6.

Typical coursework includes classes like Child Development, Foundations of Education, Teaching Reading & Literacy, among others, see the full course list above for this major's typical lineup.

Elementary Education coursework typically builds skills like Lesson planning across multiple subjects, Classroom management for young children, Understanding child development and learning styles, Differentiating instruction for varied learners.

It tends to be a good fit if signals like "Enjoys working with young children and wants to teach broadly" or "Patient, energetic, and comfortable managing a classroom" describe you. See the full "good fit if you..." list above for more.

Majors in this field often go on to roles like Elementary School Teacher, Instructional Designer. See our Career Role Encyclopedia for more, a major shapes what you study, not a guarantee of any specific job.

Common minor or double-major pairings include Special Education, Educational Psychology, English Literature.

They're related but distinct. Elementary Education: Training to teach across subjects in grades K-5 or K-6. Secondary Education: Training to teach a specific subject in grades 6-12. Use the compare tool to see courses and skills side by side.

Most bachelor's degrees, including this one, are designed to be completed in about four years of full-time study. Exact timing depends on your school, course load, transfer credit, and any changes of major along the way.