Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Elementary Education] From Lesley University

Within the?Elementary Education program offered by?Lesley University?, the student will consider the mainstreamed special child in the regular classroom.

The senior practicum will be a semester experience at one level within the 1?6 grade range. Coursework in grades 1?6 gives the student experience with children of different ages and a variety of curricula, organizational studies, and grouping strategies characteristic of the elementary school.

Students in the Elementary Major must choose a liberal arts major to complement their professional study. Students may choose from nine liberal arts fields:

• Biology
• Creative Writing
• English
• Earth and Environmental Science
• Environmental Studies
• Global Studies: Politics, Culture, and Society
• History
• Mathematics

• Political Science

You?ll pursue your calling in classrooms here in Massachusetts ? home to the top-ranked school systems. Starting freshman year, you'll be mentored by current leaders in the field and hone your abilities to work with a range of age groups and types of learners in urban and suburban settings.

Gain Skills and Expertise

• Develop teaching techniques, materials, and content relevant to elementary students.
• Gain practical experience with children of varying ages within grades 1-6.
• Examine the variety of ways elementary schools organize, group, and teach children.
• Learn classroom management strategies.
• Explore ways to create an inclusive classroom for all students.