Our Vision
There are several aspects of our elementary education department that are truly unique to CUW. In addition to the 120-credit requirement for public education majors, we’ve also reduced the credit load to 126 for the Lutheran Teacher Diploma or Christian Education Certification. Thanks to our enhanced program, most students graduate in 3.5 to 4 years, and 99+ percent of them find jobs immediately.
Our elementary education department also offers you the opportunity to student teach internationally or outside of the immediate CUW geographical area. Another unique feature of our program is the variety of minors, concentrations, or certificates that students can add based on their interests. This includes a Compassion Care Certificate that features work with the university Comfort Dogs.
If your calling is to change a student’s life in Grades 4K–9, our calling is to help get you there.
Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Elementary/Middle School (Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence)
Whether you wish to teach in a public school or in a religious school setting, our bachelor’s degree in elementary/middle school education program is an ideal fit for you.
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Accelerated
This 3-year online bachelors degree in elementary education program offers accelerated courses toward teacher licensure.
Minor in Mathematics Education
With a Math Education Minor, you will learn to break down mathematical reasoning for others in a logical and enjoyable way.
Minor in Science Education
Grounded in the physical and life sciences, you will have many diverse options as electives to explore science holistically.