BS in Elementary Education: Early Childhood (K-8) Degree from Grand Canyon University Online

Program details:

• College: Grand Canyon University Online
• Degree: Bachelor's
• Subject: Early Childhood Education

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Early Childhood Education (Grades K-8) (Eligible for Institutional Recommendation) program is designed for students interested in the education of children in grades K-8, and for those who are seeking teacher certification. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and Arizona-approved program are designed to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will possess upon graduation. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, philosophy, methodology, and curriculum development. All courses are directly aligned with the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards and the Interstate New Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium Standards. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through over 100 hours of observational and practice based experiences, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component. These educational settings must be state certified environments and mentor teachers must be fully certified. Teacher candidates are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. Furthermore, teacher candidates should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog, the Academic Policy Handbook, and an academic counselor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program. Graduates of the Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education program are prepared to become informed educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential.

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  HLC

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  Yes

• Scholarships:

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Grand Canyon University is a private Christian school in Phoenix. Students can choose to earn a bachelor's or master's degree in a wide variety of programs offered online or on campus. GCU's programs are available to first time undergrads as well as working professionals, allowing those with differing time constraints to still receive an advanced degree.

Time spent in the classroom will focus on various tasks such as reading, writing, participating in discussion groups with peers and instructors, working on projects and conducting research. Students attending online courses will be expected to log in to the school’s Web portal four times a week and meet assignment deadlines.

Students typically take one course every eight weeks, two each 16-week semester. Students take only one class at a time to allow them to fully concentrate on the subject. Every two months, new classes are offered to GCU students so they are able to continually acquire skills that can help them advance in their careers.

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