Teaching Grades PK3 Teaching Grades PK3

Teaching Grades PK-3
B.S. in Ed. (Standard Certificate, B-6)

Program Overview

The purpose of the Teaching Grades PK-3 major is to prepare educators to address the needs of the whole child; use relevant, research-based criteria to establish a supportive, engaging environment that fosters, learning; and use practices that meet the needs of all learners. This Learner-Centered major prepares the educator in areas of Literacy, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies to teach students in grades PK-3 in a self-contained classroom or departmentalized setting.

AT A GLANCE

Degree Type
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.) Secondary Standard Certificate
Format
On Campus
Credit Hours
78 Credit Hours
Go To Why This Program Program Highlights Careers & Outcomes

Why This Program & What You'll Learn

Why Study Elementary Education at CMU?

Students who would like to teach in the early elementary grades would be a perfect fit for the Pk-3. Students who are certified to teach in the Pk-3 band are qualified to teach in Pre-Kindergarten classrooms all the way up to grade 3.  Students interested in teaching in early childhood centers may prefer the B-K major. The purpose of this Teaching Grades PreK-3 major is to prepare educators to address the needs of the whole child; use relevant, research-based criteria to establish a supportive, engaging environment that fosters, learning; and use practices that meet the needs of all learners.  

• Focuses on Pk-3 certification band. 
• Strong focus on developing numeracy and literacy in young children. 
• Students take courses that focus on working in early childhood settings, reading diagnostics, numeracy, assessment, and science and social studies pedagogy
• Courses scaffold experiences with Core Teaching Practices with a strong focus on creating teachers that can meet the whole-child needs of a diverse set of learners
• Courses integrate multiple types of field experiences. Students will work with artifacts of practice (videos of teaching, student work, lesson plans) as well as reflect on their multiple experiences in the field at various grade levels. 
• Offered at some satellite locations

Courses What Will Transfer Department Information

Program Highlights

CAEP Accreditation advances excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen teacher education programs.

Clinical Experiences represent the heart of our education preparation program and provide a wide array of opportunities for teacher candidates and other education professionals to refine, polish, and strengthen practice

The Literacy Center at CMU represents a dynamic partnership between Central Michigan University and the surrounding central Michigan region. Support area students and their families by providing instructional services in reading and writing and providing undergraduate teacher candidates and graduate students the opportunity to acquire and hone their skills and knowledge in literacy diagnosis and remediation.

Global Experiences take students to locations such as Westport Ireland, Dominican Republic, and more.  Students ready to student teach and those early in their teacher education program will explore new teaching environments with a diverse classroom and unique learning opportunities. 

Scholarships are available each academic year through the Department of Teacher Education & Professional Development to teacher education students.

STEM Education is CMU's Center for Excellence in STEM Education (CESE) that positively impact mathematics, science, and engineering educators at all levels in Michigan and beyond through innovative partnerships, programs, and professional development opportunities.

NAEYC Accreditation, Central Michigan University are accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children

Careers & Outcomes

B.S. in Ed; Teaching Grades PK-3 allows you to work as an elementary school classroom teacher, while also preparing you for additional career options

Career Projected Salary
Elementary School Teacher $68,000
Preschool/Childcare Teacher $38,640
Substitute Teacher $42,680
Childcare/Preschool Director $49,690

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