Elementary Education
(Preschool - Grade 5)
Nurturing Future Educators
The University of Cincinnati’s Elementary Education program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to excel as an educator in diverse pre-kindergarten through grade 5 environments. Upon successful completion of the licensure program and passing the required state licensure exams, graduates will be prepared to teach in a variety of educational settings, encompassing public or private schools, preschools, head start programs, child-care centers, or related fields.
12.6%
Projected Job Growth
ACT/SAT
Optional
4 yr
completion time
The School of Education was ranked 3rd Best Early Education Program in the Nation (SED, 2015 USA Today).
Why Study Elementary Education, Primary Licensure PreK - 5?
Throughout our program, you will learn to support each individual child’s learning and development through an ongoing process of evaluation and specific instructional techniques. Our faculty is committed to creating an early education curriculum that prepares our students to be committed, caring and competent educators who support each individual child’s learning and development abilities.
The experiences I gained from my student teaching really built my confidence running my own classroom! Now I feel ready to open the doors to my own set of students in just a few short months.
Katie Dunn
Real World Experiences
There are four field placement experiences which begin your freshman year. You will gain exposure in preschool, kindergarten and primary grade classrooms, in both public and private school settings. Our education programs include an urban teaching component to better prepare students to work with diverse populations. Through observations and over 1,000 hours of practicum experiences and internships, you will develop knowledge essential to your career after college.
Education Without Borders
Bearcats spotted in England!
The University of Cincinnati offers a variety of excellent programs abroad. Our elementary education students were over the pond participating in a comparative study of early childhood in the US and UK!
Search for programs at the links below and make plans to meet with a study abroad advisor.
Research Centers
Enhance your studies through one of our top centers and programs! The Arlitt Center for Education, Research and Sustainability gives students the opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom towards researching best practices in teaching. The Arlitt Center is UC’s award-winning laboratory preschool that serves as a practicum site, a research center for faculty and students and an observation and teacher training resource center for the community.
Apply to our Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
The University of Cincinnati’s Elementary Education program features an industry-leading experience through a proven curriculum. Interested in learning more? Request more information today!