Emerge as an elementary educator with the knowledge and practices required to meet the diverse learning needs and interests of all students.
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education and Teaching is the program for students who want to work with general education children PreK–6.
Benefit from small class sizes, innovative course content, and hands-on field observations with full-time faculty who are experts in their areas of study.
Work closely with your professors to implement class content in authentic settings. Your field experiences start prior to your student teaching, are embedded into coursework, and are developmentally aligned to scaffold instruction over four years.
Engage in a variety of authentic field experiences in PK-6 classrooms with approximately 180 content hours in the field in topics that include:
Complete your student teaching experiences throughout the state and participate in a virtual seminar, receiving individual support from your
Program graduates go on to become elementary school teachers and/or instructional leaders.
Students will complete content area courses and education courses focusing on foundations, methods, and embedded field experiences in a variety of elementary settings.
Sample 4- Year Plan
Elementary Education & Teaching, Teacher Preparation Concentration (pdf)
In order to be admitted into Longwood University’s Teacher Preparation Program for Elementary Education, students must submit the following documentation for review by the Office of Teacher Preparation (OTP):
In order to be eligible for initial licensure, students must complete the following additional state licensure tests prior to students teaching:
