Elementary Education Bachelor’s Degree

Prepare for a career as an elementary school teacher (pre-kindergarten through sixth grade) with the online elementary education bachelor’s degree.

Elementary education is one of the most rewarding careers there is, providing immense personal satisfaction. Educators make a difference in their students’ lives every day. In this program, you will learn teaching techniques that utilize the latest technology and are designed to challenge and inspire elementary-aged students.

This program combines online coursework with a field experience in an accredited elementary school near you—no matter where you live in the U.S. Using a tablet and video recording technology, instructors at K-State will be able to observe and evaluate your teaching in real time via video and provide feedback to help you improve and excel.

$404.78 per credit hour*

120 credit hours

100% online classes

*This estimate includes online tuition and College of Education fees and is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ depending on your transfer hours, course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.

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Curriculum

KBOR Systemwide Elementary Education Requirement (PK-6)

Elementary CORE: (34 credits)

English Discipline Area (6 credits)
ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I (3 credits)
ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II (3 credits)
Communications Discipline Area (3 credits)
COMM 106 - Public Speaking I (3 credits)
Mathematics and Statistics Discipline Area (3 credits)
MATH 160 - Contemporary Math (3 credits)
Natural and Physical Sciences Discipline Area (4 credits)
BIOL 101 - Concepts of Biology (4 credits)
Social and Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area (6 credits)
Choose two courses from two of the following areas (100-200 level courses)
Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Art and Humanities Discipline Area (6 credits)
HIST 151 - History of the United States to 1877 (3 credits) OR
HIST 152 - History of the United States Since 1877(3 credits)
Open Elective from Fine Art (ART, MUSIC, THTRE, ENGL) (3 credits)
Elementary Designated Area (6 credits)
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AMETH 160 - Introduction to American Ethnic Studies (3 credits) OR
POLSC 110 - Introduction to Political Science (3 credits)
One Free Elective (100-200 level course) (3 credits)

Unrestricted Electives (6 credits)

Teacher Education Preparation Requirements (29 credits)

EDCI 110 - Foundations of Education (3 credits)
EDCI 200 - Teaching as a Career (1 credit)
EDCI 230 - Early Field Experience (1 credit)
EDCI 318 - Education Technology for Teaching and Learning (1 credit)
EDCI 400 - New Literacies in Contemporary Classrooms (3 credits)
EDSP 224 - Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom (3 credits)
ENGLE 355 - Literature for Children (3 credits)
HDFS 110 - Introduction to Human Development (3 credits)
Choose one additional Natural and Physical Sciences (100-299 course level): PHYS, CHM, or GEOL (3 credits)
Creative Expressions (8 credits)
EDEL 250 - Health and Movement Education in Elementary Classrooms (2 credits)
EDEL 270 - Arts for Elementary Schools (3 credits)
MUSIC 405 - Music for Elementary Teachers (3 credits)

Professional Component (51 credits)

EDEL 413 - Classroom Assessment: K-6 (1 credit)
EDEL 464 - Classroom Management and Discipline: K-6 (1 credit)
Block A: (12 credits)
EDCI 315 - Educational Psychology (3 credits)
EDCI 320 - Core Teaching Skills and Lab (3 credits)
EDEL 412 - Teaching Science: K-6 (3 credits)
EDEL 414 - Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners (3 credits)
Block B (11 credits)
EDEL 410 - Block B Practicum: K-6 (2 credits)
EDEL 411 - Science of Reading I (3 credits)
EDEL 415 - Teaching Methods for Mathematics: PK-2 (3 credits)
EDEL 467 - Teaching Methods for STEAM: PK-6 (3 credits)

Professional Year: A 3.000 or higher GPA in all Teacher Education courses and Practica is needed before the Professional Semester.

Fall Semester (15 credits)
EDEL 460 - Block C Practicium: K-6 (2 credits)
EDEL 461 - Science of Reading II (3 credits)
EDEL 465 - Teaching Methods for Mathematics: Grades 3-6 (3 credits)
EDEL 585 - Teaching Internship in Elementary School (6 credits)
Spring Semester (12 credits)
EDEL 462 - Teaching Social Studies: K-6 (3 credits)
EDEL 466 - Supporting Elem Learners in Reading and Math: Grades PK-6 (3 credits)
EDEL 585 - Teaching Internship in Elementary School (6 credits)

Teaching Licenses

After successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to apply for an Initial Teaching License for teaching PK-6 in the state of Kansas. This program is also open to students outside of Kansas. The license will transfer to other states, but completion of additional tests may be required.

The Professional Education Unit at Kansas State University is accredited by the CAEP and the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).

Statement on 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v). Graduates of Kansas State University's teacher education programs who successfully complete the Kansas teacher licensure exams are eligible to apply for a Kansas Initial Teaching License. Kansas State University cannot determine whether its teacher education programs lead to licensure in any state other than Kansas. If you plan to teach in a state other than Kansas, you will need to check the teacher license transfer requirements of your state's Department of Education.