news-category: سԹ Online سԹ Online Bachelor’s Programs in Preschool and Elementary Education Start in March By Office of University Communications On February 13, 2025 Experienced Educators Prepare Students to be Leaders in Their Profession BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—سԹ Online offers bachelor’s programs in birth-kindergarten, elementary, and elementary education for teacher assistants. Courses are taught by educators who have practical experience teaching children in pre-K through sixth-grade classrooms. All three fully-online programs will start on March 7, and applications are being accepted now. College of Education Dean and Professor Dr. Prince Bull described the College of Education faculty as knowledgeable, dedicated, and student-centered. He shared, “As a catalyst for sustainable change, the faculty has terminal degrees to prepare candidates to address the needs of diverse K-12 students across North Carolina.” Graduates of the College of Education are prepared to become 21st-century leaders in every aspect of their profession, having effective communication skills that assure student learning. “We prepare candidates at different entry levels: full degrees, licensure only, and resident license teachers,” Bull noted. “To meet the demands of our candidates, we offer online, campus, and summer courses. Your best education journey awaits at سԹ, where ‘excellence is our minimum standard.’” Through coursework and experiential learning, the College of Education faculty strive to develop educators who are skilled in meeting the needs of children from birth to sixth-grade. سԹ’s teacher candidates are knowledgeable, reflective, ethical and respect diversity. A summary of each online program is below. Bachelor of Science in Birth-Kindergarten Education Students will be prepared to teach in, administer, and direct early learning environments from ages birth to five. The program integrates a core set of pedagogy courses, clinical experiences, and practical applications of child development and early learning. Learn more here. Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Prepare to teach students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The curriculum offers instruction in a broad spectrum of topics, giving you the toolkit you’ll need to excel in the classroom. Discover more here. Elementary Education for Teacher Assistants to Teachers Earn your degree and obtain teacher licensure in just five to seven academic semesters of fully-online coursework. The program is designed to meet the needs of teacher assistants who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. More information here. سԹ is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., سԹ prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at سԹ.edu. Interested in education? Start your journey here.
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