Turn Your Passion into a Career Teaching K-6

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

With a bachelor of science degree in elementary education, you’ll be able to teach kindergarten through sixth grade. While elementary education is a stand-alone major, you’ll also be required to hold a minor. You can minor in a subject area likeÌýart, business, English, math,Ìý science, social studies, spanish, or psychology.Ìý

We offer preparation for the followingÌýadded endorsement areas:

  • Early Childhood
  • Reading and Writing

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Operation S.M.A.R.T.Ìýis anÌýimportant componentÌýof the field work experience.

Required Courses for Your Major

Select the program endorsement to see course requirements.

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Requirements for Graduation from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ

Elementary EducationÌýwith Minor or Supporting Courses

To complete your bachelor’s degree in elementary education, you will need to complete 129Ìýcredit hours.

  • 39 credit hours in Mercy Core
  • 67 credit hours in elementary major program courses
  • 18 credit hours in minor or supporting field courses

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Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Supplemental Endorsement

To complete your bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood education, you will need to complete 132Ìýcredit hours.

  • 39 credit hours in Mercy Core
  • 58 credits must be elementary education major courses
  • 21 credit hours must early childhood education minor courses
  • Ìý9 credit hours must be supporting courses

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Elementary Education with K-6 Reading and Writing Supplemental EndorsementÌý

To complete your bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in any subject area, you will need to complete 122Ìýcredit hours.

  • 39 Ìýcredit hours in Mercy Core
  • 58 credit hours in elementary education major courses
  • 14Ìýcredit hours in reading and writing supplemental courses

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Teaching Certification

Students who successfully meet state required competencies may qualify for a Nebraska Teaching Certificate.ÌýContinuous growth in knowledge, pedagogy and professionalism, asÌýwell as satisfactory performance during student teachingÌýand completion of Praxis Content test(s) forÌýeach content area as required by Nebraska Rule is in the recommendation for certification.Ìý

It is recommended to apply for the Nebraska certification at the time of program completion. If not, rule changes in effect at time of application will need to be made up as deficiencies. Since certification requirements of various states differ, a student planning to teach in a state other than Nebraska should inquire about specific requirements for that state.

The Assurance of Accreditation

The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ is accredited by .

The Teacher Education Department is accreditedÌýby theÌýÌý(888)Ìý285-2556.

NC-SARA: Education Licensure Across States

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ

  • Submit your

  • Transcripts from any post high school institutions for transfer students. Students who have earned 12 or more credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 from other institutions qualify as transfer students.

Test-Optional Admissions

CSM accepts undergraduate students with or without test scores (ACT/SAT). Below are a few key details to consider:

  • Choosing not to submit test scores will not result in any penalties during the admission or merit scholarship evaluation process.
  • If you decide to submit scores after being admitted, we will assess your eligibility for a potential increase in merit scholarship (scores must be submitted by March 31). No merit scholarship will be revoked due to test scores submitted after admission.

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Formal Admission to the Teacher Education Program

Students are eligible to seek formal admission into the Teacher Education Program in the second semester of the sophomore year. Criteria for candidacy:

  • Initial field experience successfully completed
  • Introductory courses EDU 101 and SPE 101 successfully completed
  • Professional dispositions for teaching developed
  • Minimum grade point average of 2.65
  • Submit the completed Admission to Teacher Education Application and Professional Dispositions by stated date in Anthology. Failure to complete both forms by stated date may result in removal from interview process.
  • Formal interview with Teacher Education Committee

Academic Description

Turn Your Passion into a Career Teaching K-6

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

With a bachelor of science degree in elementary education, you’ll be able to teach kindergarten through sixth grade. While elementary education is a stand-alone major, you’ll also be required to hold a minor. You can minor in a subject area likeÌýart, business, English, math,Ìý science, social studies, spanish, or psychology.Ìý

We offer preparation for the followingÌýadded endorsement areas:

  • Early Childhood
  • Reading and Writing

Ìý

Operation S.M.A.R.T.Ìýis anÌýimportant componentÌýof the field work experience.

Accreditation

The Assurance of Accreditation

The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ is accredited by .

The Teacher Education Department is accreditedÌýby theÌýÌý(888)Ìý285-2556.

NC-SARA: Education Licensure Across States

Admissions Requirements

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ

  • Submit your

  • Transcripts from any post high school institutions for transfer students. Students who have earned 12 or more credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 from other institutions qualify as transfer students.

Test-Optional Admissions

CSM accepts undergraduate students with or without test scores (ACT/SAT). Below are a few key details to consider:

  • Choosing not to submit test scores will not result in any penalties during the admission or merit scholarship evaluation process.
  • If you decide to submit scores after being admitted, we will assess your eligibility for a potential increase in merit scholarship (scores must be submitted by March 31). No merit scholarship will be revoked due to test scores submitted after admission.

Ìý

Formal Admission to the Teacher Education Program

Students are eligible to seek formal admission into the Teacher Education Program in the second semester of the sophomore year. Criteria for candidacy:

  • Initial field experience successfully completed
  • Introductory courses EDU 101 and SPE 101 successfully completed
  • Professional dispositions for teaching developed
  • Minimum grade point average of 2.65
  • Submit the completed Admission to Teacher Education Application and Professional Dispositions by stated date in Anthology. Failure to complete both forms by stated date may result in removal from interview process.
  • Formal interview with Teacher Education Committee

Curriculum

Required Courses for Your Major

Select the program endorsement to see course requirements.

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Degree Requirements

Requirements for Graduation from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ

Elementary EducationÌýwith Minor or Supporting Courses

To complete your bachelor’s degree in elementary education, you will need to complete 129Ìýcredit hours.

  • 39 credit hours in Mercy Core
  • 67 credit hours in elementary major program courses
  • 18 credit hours in minor or supporting field courses

Ìý

Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Supplemental Endorsement

To complete your bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood education, you will need to complete 132Ìýcredit hours.

  • 39 credit hours in Mercy Core
  • 58 credits must be elementary education major courses
  • 21 credit hours must early childhood education minor courses
  • Ìý9 credit hours must be supporting courses

Ìý

Elementary Education with K-6 Reading and Writing Supplemental EndorsementÌý

To complete your bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in any subject area, you will need to complete 122Ìýcredit hours.

  • 39 Ìýcredit hours in Mercy Core
  • 58 credit hours in elementary education major courses
  • 14Ìýcredit hours in reading and writing supplemental courses

Ìý

Teaching Certification

Students who successfully meet state required competencies may qualify for a Nebraska Teaching Certificate.ÌýContinuous growth in knowledge, pedagogy and professionalism, asÌýwell as satisfactory performance during student teachingÌýand completion of Praxis Content test(s) forÌýeach content area as required by Nebraska Rule is in the recommendation for certification.Ìý

It is recommended to apply for the Nebraska certification at the time of program completion. If not, rule changes in effect at time of application will need to be made up as deficiencies. Since certification requirements of various states differ, a student planning to teach in a state other than Nebraska should inquire about specific requirements for that state.