Elementary Education Major
Equip kids with the foundational tools for achievement. With the Elementary Education major, create a positive impact using captivating lesson plans and interactive teaching methods!Empowering lifelong learning
From the foundations of child development and psychology to effective teaching methodologies and assessment techniques, the Elementary Education major at Pitt State is strategically designed to support your journey toward licensure.
Creating an inclusive environment
You'll learn how to create classrooms where every student feels valued and understood, regardless of their background, abilities, or challenges. Our program offers courses for teaching internationally, special education, aiding non-native English speakers, and more!
Are you currently a paraeducator? Or, do you have college course credit in teacher education?
You may be eligible for our Para 2 Teach program. Earn your Elementary Education Unified degree online while balancing the demands of life.
Collaborative Classroom
Students create lesson plans that are applied in simulated teaching scenarios. This empowers our future educators to enter real classrooms with confidence.
Community Engagement
By your second year, shadow teachers in nearby schools, gaining valuable insights into their instructional methods and classroom management approaches.
Workforce Ready
Our graduates are not only well-prepared for licensure but also equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape.
+1,000
hours assisting in the elementary school classroom
1,700
new teaching jobs are created in Kansas annually
4th
fastest-growing career in Kansas is elementary school teacher
54K
average teaching salary in Kansas
“I was lucky enough to have field placement from kindergarten to fifth grade. I love that I get hands-on learning activities. I get to practice what I’m being taught in the classroom."
Mariah Bush, Elementary Education
Elementary Education (K-6) Careers
Elementary Education graduates are in high demand. In Kansas, you can teach in the public or private school sector. Or, instruct at a specialized school like a Charter school, Special Education Corporative, or School for the Blind.
Pitt State hosts Teacher Interview Day annually. The event is designed to give you the opportunity to network and interview representatives from 100 school districts from around the region. Many students receive job offers at this event.
Additional information
for the Department of Teaching and Leadership
Catalog – see program guides