Elementary Education
About the Program
Building Bright Futures
Teaching shapes the way children see the world. At CSU, the Elementary Education program combines a strong foundation in learning theory with real classroom experience, so you’re prepared to teach and inspire students from pre-K through 5th grade.
Customize Your Degree
Elementary Education (Minor)
This 19 credit hour minor enhances any degree with foundational coursework in curriculum, assessment, and child development, with electives in language arts, math, and science instruction for young learners.
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
120 Hours
Delivery Format:
On Campus
Completion Time:
4 years
Academic Unit:
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Additional Resources
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- Guaranteed teaching contracts with Muscogee County School District for qualified graduates
- Ranked #3 in Georgia for Top Campus & Online Early Childhood Education Programs by Discover Early Childhood EDU
- Approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
- Pathway to entry-level Georgia teacher certification (P–5)
- Extensive field experiences in diverse school settings
- Opportunity to continue your education into master’s (M.Ed.) or specialist (Ed.S.) degrees in Elementary Education
Through the education department at CSU, I was given so many opportunities to observe in multiple schools throughout the district and in various grade levels, which gave me great exposure and helped me feel confident and well prepared for my own classroom. The professors would even come out to the sites where we were teaching to watch us in action and offer helpful feedback. Their support really made a difference and helped me grow as a teacher.
Abigail Cash
Elementary Education Student
What Can You Do With This Degree?
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Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
