Elementary Education
B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education
Get certified to teach grades K-6 with an option to concentrate in math, science, language arts, social studies, or fine arts.
You’ll receive a solid foundation in the theory and research that informs current elementary instructional methods, curricula, and assessment tools. Learn how children develop and learn, explore options for teaching a wide range of content areas, and develop the skills and knowledge to inspire lifelong intellectual curiosity in the students you teach.
You may also be interested in pursuing a certification for teaching both elementary education and special education in grades K through 6. The B.S.Ed. in Special Education/Elementary Education (Teaching All Learners) program prepares you to teach students with and without disabilities.
After being admitted to IU Bloomington through the Office of Admissions, students must apply to Teacher Education Program (TEP). After completing further program-specific requirements, students may be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). Admission to TEP is competitive; meeting minimum admission requirements is necessary but not always sufficient for admission. Late applications are considered on a space-available basis.
Deadlines:
Fall Term: March 1
Spring Term: October 1
We offer a range of scholarships for qualified students. Current students can be considered for most School of Education scholarships by completing one application each year.
We also encourage students to visit Student Central for information about financial assistance.
If you are a prospective student who applies to our Direct Admit Scholars program, you’ll be considered for scholarship opportunities as an entering freshman.
The program culminates in a semester-long student teaching experience in a K-6 classroom. There, you'll prepare lessons and assess student performance under the guidance of a mentor teacher.
You can also take on additional field engagements as early as your sophomore year (depending on your admissions status) through our early field experiences program.
The Elementary Education program leads to one original license with two school settings: Elementary Primary and Elementary Intermediate. Your content field will be Generalist. Depending on your program of study, you may also pursue a license addition or a subject area concentration.
Learn more about applying for your initial license.
Contact Us
Office of Teacher Education
ED 1000
(812) 856-8500
edhelp@iu.edu