College of Arts, Sciences & Education

Elementary Education Degree (K-8)

Earn your Elementary Education Degree Your Way!

The future of online learning is here with MSU-Northern’s online elementary education program. We offer a fully personalized learning experience that will make sure you get the education you need, when you need it, and in a way that works for you. Learning everything you need to know about the world of elementary education has never been easier! Find out more...

Build a Solid Foundation

MSU-Northern’s elementary education degree prepares you for professional success as a teacher. Our program consists of 120 credit hours of broad coursework. This includes General Education requirements and elementary education prerequisites that prepare you for specialized upper division courses. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for a Standard Class II Educator License (grades K-8) through the Montana Office of Public Instruction. You can choose to

• select either one K-12 licensure minor in Art, Traffic Education, or Reading 

or

• Select two non-licensure areas of concentration 

If you are planning to teach upper grades (6-8), you are encouraged to select a K-12 licensure minor.

Combine Theory and Practice

Your BS Elementary Education courses and experiences provide you with the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary for today’s teacher educators. You will be challenged to engage, reflect, and then apply what you learn in class in the broader educational community with coursework that covers 

• Educational Theory -  investigate evidenced-based theoretical frameworks and their application in real-world classroom settings.
• Education and Technology -  learn how to incorporate technology into the classroom  to establish a foundation for students' learning in a digital society.  
• Core Competencies - discover ways to support  young minds in comprehending subject-specific concepts and to develop the capacity for critical thought. 

Consider Career Opportunities

Graduates with a degree in elementary education have numerous professional options. As an innovative elementary teacher education program in Montana, we work in partnership with communities, agencies, and schools to provide students with a wide range of learning opportunities. MSU-Northern elementary education graduates are in great demand, and our placement rate for new teachers is consistently high. In terms of the career outlook for K-8 teachers, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates growth in the field to remain stable through 2032.

Advisor

Jennifer Anderson
   Office: Cowan Hall 313
   Phone: (406) 265-3757