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screen-reader-text\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-9\">\n\t\t\t\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb mb-3\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\">College of Arts, Sciences &amp; Education<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row no-gutters\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"p-2\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspire the Next Generation of Young Learners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Embark on a fulfilling career as an educator with the University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program. Guided by our renowned faculty, your education extends beyond theory into practice, empowering you with real-world teaching experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our comprehensive&nbsp;<strong>program offers either a pathway to earning your Michigan teaching certificate with your degree or a non-certificate track,&nbsp;<\/strong>equipping aspiring teachers with the skills and expertise needed to excel in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever option you choose, you receive a quality education that builds a strong pedagogical foundation and helps you develop the competencies you need to support children\u2019s intellectual and personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On This Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#program\">Program Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#curriculum\">Elementary Education Program Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#career\">Career Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#admission\">Admission Process and Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-4 pr-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"p-2\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c645e628e62f8fbab9d9726851472d16\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-matthaei-violet-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The teacher education program at the University of Michigan-Flint is approved by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mde\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Michigan Department of Education<\/mark><\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caepnet.org\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation<\/mark><\/a>&nbsp;to offer programs in elementary education, early childhood education, selected secondary education programs, and selected programs that prepare teachers for teaching in all grades. With this nationally recognized accreditation, you can trust that you receive top-quality training with up-to-date information and teaching methodologies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\" id=\"program\" style=\"margin-top:3.38rem;margin-bottom:3.38rem;padding-top:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem\">Why Earn Your Elementary Education Bachelor\u2019s Degree at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row pr-\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Gain Real World Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a required portion of our elementary education bachelor\u2019s program, you will complete 600 hours of field work, immersed in classroom environments. The experience you gain working with children of all ages and backgrounds shapes your unique approach to teaching, develops practical skills like curriculum planning and classroom management, and builds meaningful connections with seasoned educators who can share their insight and experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/education\/student-teaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about what to expect from your teaching experience and how to properly prepare for your time in the classroom<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Choose between a Certification and Non-Certification Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Customize your bachelor\u2019s degree and create career opportunities by earning your teaching credentials or opting for a tailor-made course of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your professional goals include becoming a classroom teacher upon graduating, our BS in Elementary Education streamlines the certification process, helping you earn your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mde\/services\/ed-serv\/ed-cert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan Teacher Certification<\/a>&nbsp;and progress toward a rewarding career as an educator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can pursue professional paths in other education-focused fields beyond a classroom by earning your bachelor\u2019s without pursuing a teaching certificate. This track requires you to partner with your academic advisor and select courses to create a comprehensive course of study.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/education\/mttc-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See how UM-Flint\u2019s Education Department offers continual Michigan Test for Teaching Certification support<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Specialize Your Pedagogical Knowledge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To expand your expertise as an educator, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Education Department<\/a>&nbsp;offers supplemental programs, including a minor in early childhood studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 12-credit program focuses on how trauma can impact learning and how families and communities can help children recover from traumatic experiences. You can complete this as part of a degree program or as a standalone certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=36&amp;poid=15191&amp;returnto=4572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early Childhood Studies Minor<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Deepens your understanding of how children develop mentally, emotionally, and socially in their formative years and ways to support their holistic growth. We created this minor for elementary education majors who aren\u2019t pursuing the Early Childhood Specialist Endorsement or for those who are not earning their BS in Elementary Education but are interested in studying child development.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\" id=\"curriculum\" style=\"margin-top:3rem;margin-bottom:3rem;padding-top:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem\">Elementary Education Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The elementary education degree program utilizes a tiered three-phase structure to equip you as a competent teacher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Phase I, you choose your grade band\u2014either PreK-3 or grades 3-6\u2014 for certification and begin building a robust foundation for your future work in teaching.<\/strong>&nbsp;You study the social bases of education, the interconnection of literacy and children\u2019s language development, how to integrate play and creativity into formative learning experiences, and much more. To develop your interpersonal skills and social awareness, you also study the intricacies of working in school settings and the structural and cultural diversity of families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phase II begins to introduce field experiences and practical training into your degree program.<\/strong>&nbsp;You gain essential expertise in how to create inclusive spaces, effectively manage your classroom, and perform education assessments. These core competencies are all reinforced through field experiences that immerse you in school settings to shadow educators and work directly with children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phase III refines your pedagogical skills and deepens your content knowledge.&nbsp;<\/strong>You study various methods of teaching math, science, and geography and then put this knowledge into practice in your content-based practicum. To round out your training, you also embark on your student teaching and seminar, which is a full-time, 14-week teaching internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re passionate about early childhood education or looking to make a difference in upper elementary grades, UM-Flint\u2019s elementary education program provides the expertise and practical experience required to thrive in today\u2019s ever-changing educational landscape.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button mb-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=36&amp;poid=15277&amp;returnto=4572\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our bachelor\u2019s in elementary education program curriculum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 my-4\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:3.38rem;margin-bottom:3.38rem\">Advance Your Career in Education with a Graduate Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are passionate about education and want to invest in earning a graduate degree to propel your career forward, UM-Flint offers the following advanced graduate programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/educational-administration-ma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Arts in Educational Administration<\/a>&nbsp;is a part-time program designed for principal preparation, combining online coursework with classes that meet one Saturday per month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/education-specialist-eds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Education Specialist<\/a>&nbsp;is a 20-month post-master\u2019s degree program designed for working teachers and school administrators who want to increase their skills in leadership, communication, and administration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/education-edd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Education<\/a>&nbsp;program is designed for practicing teachers and administrators and can be completed in as little as three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:3.38rem;margin-bottom:3.38rem;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Academic Advising for Elementary Education Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint\u2019s academic advisors work with you to chart a path to success. To help you along your journey, we\u2019ve created an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1kSQOBrAg_j-f2pXw3MauR1zNE_IFQKGC\/view\">elementary education major map<\/a>&nbsp;that provides year-by-year information about topics like class selection, extracurricular opportunities, and career preparation.<br><br>Linda Blakey is the dedicated academic advisor for the elementary education degree program. For assistance, send her an email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lblakey@umich.edu\">lblakey@umich.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or call 810-424-5215.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-matthaei-violet-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-95730b41 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bde64fc93d8d42ab5f6c2a5e4c3f0316\" id=\"career\" style=\"margin-top:3rem;margin-bottom:3rem\">Career Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ff2bd0743e08a2c1d24b84016187f36d\">As the US education system grows and evolves, the demand for competent and enthusiastic teachers remains stable. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/education-training-and-library\/kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">kindergarten and elementary school teacher employment rates<\/mark><\/a>&nbsp;should increase by one percent through 2032, resulting in an estimated 109,000 positions nationwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-149bfa14e3a7b1fda9581685254a01c5\">On average, elementary school teachers earn a median salary of $63,670. 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Please connect with our Office of Undergraduate Admissions for more detailed information at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admissions.flint@umich.edu\">admissions.flint@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:3rem;margin-bottom:3rem\">Scholarships for Elementary Education Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re committed to creating more funding opportunities so you can earn your U-M degree. While you may qualify for financial assistance through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Financial Aid<\/a>, you can also apply for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/scholarships\/#collegeofartsandsciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint scholarships dedicated to education major students<\/a>. These include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everett L. and Viola E. Bray Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>James H. and Sara Burnham Memorial Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kathryn Carl Education Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ralph M. and Emmalyn E. Freeman Education and Human Services Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edward F. Gwiazdowski Scholarship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dale Edward Kildee Education Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School of Education &amp; Human Services Alumni Scholarship for Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarence and Arteka Sevillian Scholarship for Elementary Education Students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marian E. 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