Employers Value Elementary Education Majors
The Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Elementary Education prepares candidates to teach diverse learners in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and special education. There are two program options: The initial certification in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade or the dual certification in early childhood and special education. Students have the option to add endorsements in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and urban education. The program reflects research and best practice in early childhood and elementary education. Candidates receive content and pedagogy in all academic disciplines taught in the elementary classroom. Coursework, extensive field experiences and collaboration among school-based and university faculty combine to develop a program that supports the professional growth of the novice educator.
Data-driven instruction is a highly relevant skill.
88% of GSU Elementary Education graduates are female.
Gwinnett County Public Schools is the #1 employer for GSU Elementary Education Graduates.
75% of GSU Elementary Education graduates live in the state of Georgia.
It takes a sleepy student five hours to do three hours of homework.
About 60% of American college students are female.
Today, nationwide high school and college graduation rates are at the highest they've been in 40 years.
Dartmouth college serves green eggs and ham to 90% of incoming freshman in honor of Dr. Seuss.
The Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest awards a student with the best duck call a $2,000.00 scholarship.
Research shows that in-class internet use is linked to lower test scores, even when accounting for a student's motivation and intelligence.
Major Stories
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION FACULTY HELP STUDENTS WRITE THEIR SUCCESS STORIES.
Kevin Baker Jr., a senior in the B.S.Ed. Elementary Education program with a concentration in ESOL, talks about the what and why of the ESOL concentration in Elementary Education.
Learn more about the B.S.E. in Elementary Education from the College of Education & Human Development.
- Student Spotlight Kevin Baker Jr.
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Kevin Baker Jr., a senior in the B.S.Ed. Elementary Education program with a concentration in ESOL, talks about the what and why of the ESOL concentration in Elementary Education.
- Say it in :60 – B.S.E. Elementary Education
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Learn more about the B.S.E. in Elementary Education from the College of Education & Human Development.
Your Degree at Work
HERE ARE THE TOP EMPLOYMENT FIELDS OF GSU STUDENTS WITH A ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEGREE.
INDUSTRY
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COMMON JOB TITLES
WHY HIRE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
TAKE A LOOK AT THE CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMING AVAILABLE TO ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJORS.
Professionalism
Communication
Career/
Self Development
Equity/
Inclusion
Critical Thinking
Teamwork
Technology
Leadership
Your Career Starts Here
TOP EMPLOYERS OF GSU ELEMENTARY EDUCATION GRADS AND AVERAGE SALARY
WHAT DOES A CAREER PATH LOOK LIKE FOR A ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR?
Career paths are often full of twists and turns. They are rarely straight lines. Watch the following video tutorial to learn how to explore the career paths of GSU alumni who after graduating with a degree in this major pursued their interests and passions rather than a specific job title:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT
*includes Elementary Education
65%
About 65% of 2,468 people working as child development consultants majored in fields other than Psychology & Counseling. The chart above shows what they studied.
595
595 child development consultants majored in Education
(includes Elementary Education).
PROGRAM
EVALUATOR
*includes Elementary Education
80%
About 80% of 1,954 program evaluators majored in fields other than Social Sciences & Liberal Arts. The chart above shows what they studied.
174
174 program evaluators majored in Education
(includes Elementary Education).
CHILD LIFE
SPECIALIST
*includes Elementary Education
36%
About 36% of 3,787 child life specialists majored in fields other than Psychology & Counseling. The chart above shows what they studied.
308
308 child life specialists majored in Education
(includes Elementary Education).
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Third Grade Teacher at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
"I gained a deep understanding of educational theories, instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. This program prepared me perfectly for my current role as an educator, and my school administrators are always astonished by the quality of teachers that Georgia State produces."
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Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni
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