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

If you choose to major in education at SLU, you'll choose from three different concentrations:

Early Childhood Education

Our early childhood education is for students who are interested in helping young children expand their minds. You will learn about the intellectual and emotional development of children 8 years old and younger and explore ways to create an environment that allows all children to thrive.

SLU's early childhood education program emphasizes practical experience. You'll spend the majority of your coursework time teaching in local public or private schools.

Elementary Education

This concentration prepares you to develop and instruct young people. You’ll learn communication skills and teaching techniques specific to first through sixth grade students.

If you pursue the concentration in elementary education from SLU’s School of Education, you’ll take courses not only in teaching methods but in children's literature and media, creative arts and movement, and elementary methods of teaching mathematics, science and social studies.Elementary Education with Special Education for Mild/Moderate DisabilitiesThis concentration focuses on communication skills and special techniques specific to teaching students who have disabilities. Graduates of SLU’s program are prepared to teach in both the fields of elementary education (grades one through six) and special education K through 12. Coursework examines speech and language development, instruction methods for remedial math, and language instruction in mainstreamed classrooms, as well as counseling and medical implications in special education. You’ll also have an opportunity to student teach in an inclusive classroom.