| What
can I do with a major in....?
Elementary
Education
For
students interested in becoming elementary school teachers, St. Thomas
offers the opportunity to earn a degree with a major in elementary education
and a co-major in a special field of interest within the arts and sciences.
The elementary education program is designed to prepare creative, reflective
and knowledgeable educators for youth of today.
The coursework in this major features an interdisciplinary approach to
learning with team teaching and block scheduling of some classes. All
students observe and participate in two clinical experiences in school
settings for 130 hours prior to their student teaching semester. Students
are also required to complete an experience in a cultural setting different
from their own. These unique, off-site opportunities provide experiential
learning invaluable for prospective teachers.
Required
Courses for the Elementary Education with a 5-8 Specialty in Communication
Arts and Literature Major
Required
Courses for the Elementary Education with a 5-8 Specialty in Mathematics
Required
Courses for the Elementary Education with a 5-8 Specialty in Science
Required Courses for the Elementary Education with a 5-8 Specialty in
Science and Mathematics (SMEE)
Required
Courses for the Elementary Education with a 5-8 Specialty in Social Studies
Required
Courses for the Elementary Education with a 5-8 Specialty in World Languages
and Cultures
Transferable
Skills
Some information from
the University of Wisconsin River Falls Career website
| Ability
to work with children
Communicate with children and parents
Serve as a role model
Adapt quickly to new situations
Use imagination and creativity
Effectively plan activities
Work with a team
Use listening skills
Motivate and encourage students
Possess a high energy level
Think critically
Evaluate and report results |
Coordinate
activities and train others
Make decisions and problem solve
Assess areas that need improvement
Advise and counsel others
Manage groups of children
Supervise
Persuade others
Speak to groups of people
Lead and manage
Use discipline appropriately and effectively
Coach |
Career
Opportunities
Some
information from the University of Wisconsin River Falls Career website
| Elementary
school teacher
Athletic coach
Child life specialist
Curriculum specialist
Day care administrator
Education management specialist
Educational materials sales representative
Education and training administrator
Education administrator
Educational researcher
Education resource coordinator
Educational therapist
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Guidance
counselor
University/College instructor
Librarian
Media center specialist
Preschool administrator
Religious institution education coordinator
Resource teacher
School psychologist
Speech pathologist
Student admissions administrator
Student affairs administrator
Tutor
Vocational/Rehabilitation counselor |
On
Campus Sources for More Information
Internet
Sources for More Information on Elementary Education Careers
Education
American Network
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