Elementary Education
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Elementary Education, B.S.
The innovative Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, offered through the College of Education at MTSU, is the first program of its kind to be approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. This four-year Elementary Education program leads to three areas of licensure for our graduates: Elementary Education K-5, Special Education Interventionist K-8, and English as a Second Language K-12.
Throughout this initial licensure teacher preparation program, students are trained in content knowledge, instructional and assessment strategies, classroom management, and provided opportunities throughout to engage in experiential learning in elementary classrooms. Coursework specifically designed to help graduates meet the needs of multilingual learners and students with disabilities is also integrated into the 4-year program. Once all other Tennessee licensure requirements are met, Elementary Education graduates can earn endorsements in Elementary Education K-5, Special Education Interventionist K-8, and English as a Second Language K-12.
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News Briefs
MTSU education alum Trey Duke named Mid-Cumberland Superintendent of the Year
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Trey Duke, director of Murfreesboro City Schools, was recently named the Mid-Cumberland Superintendent of the Year by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents.[ Read More ]
Young inventors display innovation, ‘effort’ during Invention Convention at MTSU
Excitement was abundant in Middle Tennessee State University’s Student Union Ballroom recently as eager elementary schoolers from around the region pitched products to judges that darted from presentation to presentation.[ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU education alum Trey Duke named Mid-Cumberland Superintendent of the Year
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Trey Duke, director of Murfreesboro City Schools, was recently named the Mid-Cumberland Superintendent of the Year by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents.[ Read More ]
Young inventors display innovation, ‘effort’ during Invention Convention at MTSU
Excitement was abundant in Middle Tennessee State University’s Student Union Ballroom recently as eager elementary schoolers from around the region pitched products to judges that darted from presentation to presentation.[ Read More ]
Elementary Education, B.S.
Individuals trained to teach bring a desirable range of expertise and creativity to planning and administrative roles. Graduates completing their teacher preparation at MTSU are found in public and private school classrooms throughout Tennessee and in many other states. In addition to classroom teaching, other career options include
- Agency and administrative work
- Community and foundation work
- Consulting, professional development, and teacher training
- Education policy development
- Education marketing and research
- Private tutoring
Among the employers of MTSU elementary education alumni alumni are
- Anderson County Schools
- Bedford County Schools
- Cannon County Schools
- Carroll County Schools
- Cheatham Co Schools
- Coffee County Schools
- Collierville Christian Academy
- Crockett County Schools
- Cumberland County Schools
- DeKalb County Schools
- Dickson County Schools
- Dyer County Schools
- Fayette County Schools
- Fayetteville City Schools
- Franklin Special School District
- Giles County Schools
- Grundy County Schools
- Hamilton County Schools
- Hardeman County Schools
- Hickman County Schools
- Kids Connection
- Knox County Schools
- Lawrence County Schools
- Lebanon Special School District
- Lewis County Schools
- Lincoln County Schools
- Macon County Schools
- Madison County Schools
- Manchester City Schools
- Marion County Schools
- Marshall County Schools
- Maury County Schools
- McNairy County Schools
- Memphis and Shelby County Schools
- Metro Action Commission, Nashville
- Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
- Middle Tennessee Christian School, Murfreesboro
- Montgomery County Schools
- Moore County Schools
- Murfreesboro City Schools
- Perry County Schools
- Providence Christian Academy, Murfreesboro
- Robertson County Schools
- Rutherford County Schools
- Sequatchie County Schools
- Sumner County Schools
- The Webb School, Bell Buckle
- Trousdale County Schools
- Tullahoma City Schools
- Warren County Schools
- Wayne County Schools
- White County Schools
- Williamson County Schools
- Wilson County Schools
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
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Professional Licensure Disclosure
MTSU discloses that the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education is a teacher licensure preparation program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. Admission to an undergraduate teacher licensure preparation program does not guarantee that students will obtain a teacher license. Successful completion of the program meets the educational requirements to apply for a practitioner teacher licensure in Tennessee.
The BS Elementary Education disclosure provided on MTSU’s professional licensure disclosure website indicates the states and territories where MTSU has determined, through reasonable and good faith effort, that the program does or does not meet the educational requirements for other US states and territories. Licensing authorities for each state set and enforce their own requirements and standards, which are subject to change. Current and prospective students not located in Tennessee or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of Tennessee should contact the appropriate state licensing agency or board and discuss their plans with an advisor and the MTSU Office of Teacher Licensure before enrolling in the program to ensure they have the most up-to-date information and guidance regarding licensure requirements.
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