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

As an major at the University of South Carolina, you will benefit from both field and clinical experiences, while developing content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge. You will learn how to engage students in inquiry, facilitate learning, develop curriculum and collect, analyze and interpret student data in order to inform instruction.

Many of the elementary education methods courses are offered onsite in a diverse range of schools, which will give you the opportunity to experience multiple schooling contexts including urban, suburban and rural schools. Enhance your educational experience by attending professional conferences, presentations, educational forums and joining professional organizations.

In addition to the core curriculum that you will likely complete during your first two years, your elementary education coursework will also include reading assessment and literacy instruction, nature and management of elementary classrooms and classes specific to teaching math, science, social studies and an integrated curriculum.