Bachelor in Elementary Education

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The Bachelor in Elementary Education is a program for students who want to teach children from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. This bachelor's degree is taught in English at Georgia State University in Atlanta and takes several years to complete.

The curriculum includes a core curriculum, preparation for the major, and a major area of study. Some courses cover culture, equity, and responsive pedagogy, classroom management, and curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Graduates can pursue careers as Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Curriculum Specialists, Education Consultants, or Youth Program Directors. They can work in public or private schools, helping children learn and grow.