Bachelor’s in Elementary Education at KU

Program Overview

The bachelor's degree in elementary teacher education at the University of Kansas prepares individuals to teach children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The teacher education program combines general education courses and professional education coursework with multiple field experiences at the elementary level in diverse communities. The KU School of Education and Human Sciences is accredited under the NCATE standards through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Accreditation System.

Career Outcomes in Elementary Teacher Education

Students who graduate with a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Kansas will have fulfilled the requirements for the degree as well as the requirements to pursue an initial teaching license for kindergarten through sixth grade in Kansas. The elementary education program prepares individuals to work as teachers in the classroom, as well as with other education-related organizations. Elementary education program graduates also have the option to "test out" to become licensed for middle level (grades 5 through 8) education as well. Potential position titles after graduation could include:

• Elementary teacher
• PK-12 instructor
• Instructional designer
• Curriculum planner
• Teacher leader

The elementary education program meets the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Kansas. If you plan to obtain a license or certification in a state other than Kansas or a US territory after completion of your program, it is highly recommended you first seek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency BEFORE beginning the academic program to ensure you can obtain a license of certification in your home state or territory.