Prepare for a fulfilling future teaching young students and helping them develop into healthy, happy adults.
Bachelor
of Science
in Teacher
Education
Elementary (K-5)
Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education Elementary (K-5)
South College Knoxville
Program Information
Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education Elementary (K-5)
In South College’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education (K-5) program, you’ll work to build a foundation in such areas as teaching, educational psychology, and instructional technology before starting focused courses that prepare you for the K-5 setting. You’ll cultivate your ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively to the benefit of your future students.
You’ll also engage in diverse field experiences and professional development workshops. You’ll assist classroom teachers, create plans for integrating technology into instruction, assess videotaped teaching, analyze instructional effectiveness, and more. With two student teaching placements in grades K-3 and 4-5, you’ll gain a total of 16 weeks of full-time student teaching and real-world classroom experience. When you graduate, you’ll have an initial Elementary Education (K-5) TN teaching license and be ready to pursue a teaching position.
Develop Essential Skills In
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Communication
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Critical thinking
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Curriculum planning
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Classroom instruction
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Student assessment
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Instructional technology
South College
Knoxville, TN
Discover community and opportunity at South College in Knoxville. Our main campus on Lonas Drive is conveniently located near the I-40/I-640 junction west of downtown, with parking available for all students. Our Parkside campus on Goody’s Lane is 12 miles southwest of our main campus, hosting additional classroom and advanced lab facilities. Students at both campuses can pursue career services support. Our team can help you learn to improve your job-searching abilities or polish your resume-writing and interviewing skills.
South College
Accreditation
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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