Elementary Studies
Major (BA)
Elementary Studies at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ
Elementary studies majors make a difference in building foundational skills that support future learning. Personal attention is a hallmark of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ experience, where students work closely with professors and advisors to develop individual teaching goals. Upon completing this program, students do not earn an Illinois Professional Educator License but can typically teach in mission, international, charter, or private schools.
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Featured course
EDUC 3344 – Elementary Literacy
This course prepares pre-service teachers to demonstrate the knowledge of literacy in relation to reading, writing, speaking, and listening in primary grades. Candidates explore instructional practices related to elementary literacy, theoretical models, approaches to teaching, selecting children’s literature, state and national standards, and designing instruction. Emphasis is placed on differentiating instruction to meet the diverse learning, cultural, and behavioral needs of all learners.
Opportunities for international students
International students who plan to teach in their home country will be able to earn an Elementary Studies degree from ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ without needing to complete the Illinois State Licensure requirements. International students will benefit from ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s educator preparation program which incorporate best practices in education.
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Ida Maduram
As ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Golden Apple Scholarship liaison, Maduram works with students who commit to serving in high-need schools, allowing them to “learn from the extended classroom of Chicago.â€
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School of Education
Carlson Tower
(773) 244-5730
admissions@northpark.edu