Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education
Learn to foster a child’s development and make a positive impact on their life. College of Saint Mary offers a comprehensive and engaging Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and special education. This degree qualifies you to teach children from kindergarten through sixth grade with an endorsement in special education. With that endorsement, you’ll work closely with counselors and parents to develop individual education plans, which will allow you to work in a variety of environments providing services for students with verified special needs.
College of Saint Mary students experience fieldwork in schools upon starting their education courses to apply what they are learning and to see their impact on children’s lives. This opportunity, combined with the career-relevant endorsements we offer, prepares you to lead and enjoy a fulfilling, fruitful career in education.
Gain an in-depth knowledge in a high-demand subject by choosing a major in elementary education. A minor in any academic subject area is required. In addition, you may choose to major in elementary education with an emphasis in early childhood education, which would qualify you to teach preschool through sixth grade. Another option is a dual major in elementary education and special education, which would allow you to work as a general classroom teacher or as a resource teacher in kindergarten through sixth grade.
One of the highest compliments we receive is from school districts that tell us our graduates “hit the classroom” running because they have had excellent preparation in our classrooms and excel through the fieldwork we provide.
Degree Offered
Bachelor of Science in Education
Bachelor of Science in Education with Early Childhood Minor
Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment for kindergarten and elementary teachers is expected to grow 7% through 2030. The national median annual salary for elementary educators is $60,940. The median annual salary for elementary education teachers in Nebraska is $61,890.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration
