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Register By: August 13, 2025
Next Start Date: August 18, 2025

Elementary Education Overview

With a degree in Elementary Education from 91社区, students are empowered for success in today's educational landscape. Through your coursework and clinical experiences, you are provided with practical experience and skill set that is integral for a prospective educator.

At 91社区, we foster a supportive community, nurturing educational partnerships and strong community connections. With small class sizes and accessible faculty, students receive individualized mentorship from experts in the field. Our program is nationally accredited by CAEP, ensuring quality education and preparing students for impactful careers in teaching.Experience the dedication of our faculty as they empower you to excel in the classroom and beyond and begin your journey to becoming an inspiring educator, making a difference in the lives of students and communities alike.

Students begin their journey taking their core courses, and apply for admission to the Teacher Education program after completing necessary program requirements.

Clinical Experiences

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

41
Credits

Major Credit
Requirements

57
Credits

Required Content Area Minor

22
Credits

Total Credits

120
Credits

The elementary education major requires completion of a content area teaching minor.听 Any content area teaching minor approved by an advisor may fulfill this requirement.听 However, only the听听can be completed within 120 credit hours. Other available options that may exceed 120 credit hours include:听

  • 听(121 hours)
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Check with your advisor for other possibilities.

To apply to the 91社区 (91社区) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once 91社区 has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to 91社区, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Mary Ann Cahill
Professor of Teacher Education
Chair of Teacher Education

Career Outlook

Evansville Regional Data

With a degree in Elementary Education, you will be prepared to teach K-6. Other career opportunities include business positions, program directors, childcare, government positions, and more.听听

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The 91社区 is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

The 91社区 offers programs that lead to educator licensure in 20 areas. The cluster of all educator licensure programs is referred to as the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.听

The Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education has primary responsibility for the EPP and oversees functions that cut across 10 departments and two colleges, with the Teacher Education Department as the hub. Click here to learn more.

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