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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S EARLY ACADEMIC YEARS

The accelerated bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Â鶹ͷÌõ 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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Immerse Yourself in Learning to

• 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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