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Early Childhood and Elementary Education PreK-4 B.S.E. (on campus)

Early Childhood and Elementary Education PreK-4 B.S.E. (on campus)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION – ON CAMPUS

Equip Young Students

A teacher is perhaps the greatest influence in a young student’s life. Gain important practical experience through classroom aiding, observation and teaching opportunities in local schools. Our professors will mentor and guide you as you participate in hands-on learning activities to prepare you to teach young students.

Be mentored by caring professors
Find your fit in our community
Get involved and make a difference

PREPARATION FOR LIFE

Career Potential

Elementary Education Degree

You will be prepared to continue furthering your education through a master’s and doctoral degree, or to begin working with children right away in roles such as:

  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Education Administrator
  • Early Childhood Program Director
  • Childcare Center Director
Elementary Education Degree

“My professors do not view me as just another student with a grade. The professors at CSU invest in each student’s life in a unique way. CSU has helped me become career ready by investing in my spiritual future.”

Stephanie Leisenger

Early Childhood Ed. Major | Coudersport, PA

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

What Will You Learn?

In all of the programs at CSU, you’ll be interacting with small class sizes and professors who really care and desire to mentor you. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for your career, but discipleship to prepare you for life.

Elementary Education Degree
Creating engaging classroom spaces

Gain an in-depth understanding of children’s developmental needs and abilities. You will practice differentiating instruction in inclusive environments to encourage learning for every child.

Practical resources for use in the classroom

Learn essential skills like methods and approaches. You will interact with current trends and innovations in early childhood education through real-life teaching experience.

A solid biblical foundation for education

Develop a solid biblical worldview to approach teaching from. You will gain experience in different environments by student teaching at both a Christian and public school during your final semester.

YOUR COURSES

What You Will Study

Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.

All courses are three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.

First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • CSU First Year Experience [CSU101] – 0 credits
  • Principles of Bible Study [BI100]
  • Bible Survey [BI111]
  • Early Childhood Education Theories and Practices [EC111]
  • Expository Writing [EN105]
  • Living Well [HP101] – 1 credit
  • College Math I [MA102]
  • Arts and Humanities in Early Child Education [EC112]
  • Teaching Movement, Health and Physical Education PreK-4 [EC316]
  • Rhetorical Grammar and Writing [EN106]
  • College Math II [MA104]
  • Speech Communication [SP100]
  • Building a Biblical Lifestyle [TH120]

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Cultural Diversity and Relationship Building [EC213]
  • Infancy through Preschool: Curriculum and Teaching [EC215]
  • American Literature I [LI221C]
  • Worldviews: Humanities and Science [PH206]
  • Introduction to Special Education [SED320]
  • Integrated Science [SC205]
  • Child, Family and Community [EC114]
  • Effective Instructional Strategies for the Young Child [EC211]
  • General Psychology [PS100]
  • Child and Adolescent Development [PS204]
  • Theology Survey [TH211]

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Third Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Classroom Organization and Management [EC311]
  • Early Childhood Mathematics Instruction [EC323]
  • World Religion [EV220]
  • Children’s Literature [LI309]
  • Psychology of Learning and Education [PS308]
  • Observation, Documentation and Assessment in Early Childhood [EC310]
  • Science Instruction for the Young Child [EC313]
  • Early Childhood Language Arts Instruction [EC314]
  • Reading Methods for Young Children [EC318]
  • Educating the English Learner [ED422]
  • Theological Distinctives [TH308]

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Teaching Early Childhood Social Studies [EC321]
  • Advocacy, Leadership, and Collaboration [EC417]
  • Differentiated Reading Instruction and Interventions [EC421]
  • Senior Education Seminar [EC421] – 1 credit
  • Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom [SED413]
  • Senior Seminar [TH480]
  • Student Teaching Seminar [EC432] – 0 credits
  • Student Teaching I [ED434] – 6 credits
  • Student Teaching II [ed436] – 6 credits

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Program Highlights
  • You will be eligible to apply for Pennsylvania state certification and from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) for teaching children from birth to grade four.
  • You can easily transition into Clarks Summit University’s Master of Education program.
  • Prepare to lead young learners as an educator who cares deeply for their continued development in every aspect of education and life.
Expand your opportunities!

Add a Special Education minor to qualify for  additional careers in education.

Meet our Faculty

You’ll learn from professors who care deeply about you and your goals.

BEST CHOICE

CSU is Affordable

We believe every student should have the opportunity to choose a biblical higher education—regardless of their financial circumstance. That’s why we’re committed to keeping costs for students as low as possible.

UNDERGRADUATE

Average Cost

Before federal and state grants

*Anticipated typical cost for first-time, full-time, residential undergraduate CSU students for 2024-25. This cost includes tuition, housing, meals, general fee and CSU scholarships. Your total cost can be even lower if you qualify for more aid, including federal and state grants which do not have to be paid back.

Information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics.

WHY CSU?

You want to
choose a college:

  • Where you can get prepared for your future.
  • Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ.
  • Where you truly find your fit.

Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is: Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.

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See how you fit in here at CSU, where you'll learn through a biblical worldview, become part of an encouraging community and prepare to serve Christ through your life and career.

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