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Eastern Illinois University

EIU Teaching, Learning & Foundations

Elementary Education

The B.S.Ed in Elementary Education leads to teacher licensure with an Elementary (grades 1-6) endorsement. Graduates are prepared to teach reading, writing, science, mathematics, social studies, critical thinking skills, and problem solving strategies to elementary school students in self-contained classrooms.

The major leads to certification in Illinois with an emphasis to teach students in self-contained first through sixth grade classrooms. Candidates who complete EIU's Elementary Education program are highly knowledgeable, reflective teachers that use research-based strategies to enable all students to be successful.

CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT

Department of Teaching, Learning & Foundations

Buzzard Hall
1920 Ninth Street
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-5728
coe@eiu.edu

Ngozi Onuora

Department Chair
217-581-7883
nonuora@eiu.edu

Julie Viertel

Advisor
217-581-7893
jviertel@eiu.edu

Jeff Duck

Advisor
217-581-7895
jaduck@eiu.edu