Elementary Education

Curriculum & Instruction

Focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of educational programs, lesson plans, and learning materials across K-12 and higher education contexts. Students study pedagogy, learning theory, assessment design, and educational technology. Graduates work as curriculum developers, instructional coaches, and education specialists at school districts, publishers, and universities.

Early Childhood Education

Teaching young children, from infancy through age eight (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Prepares students to teach all of the subject matter relevant to those ages rather than a single subject area.

Educational Leadership

Prepares educators for administrative and leadership roles in K-12 schools and districts. Students study school law, budget management, instructional leadership, staff evaluation, and community engagement. Graduates of a state-registered preparation program become eligible for school building leader / principal certification, which also requires passing the state's required certification examinations, and pursue roles as school principals, assistant principals, and district administrators.

Instructional Design

Covers the systematic design of learning experiences for corporate, government, and higher education environments using ADDIE, SAM, and UDL frameworks. Students develop e-learning modules, training programs, and performance support tools using authoring tools like Articulate and Adobe Captivate. Graduates work as instructional designers, learning experience designers, and e-learning developers.

Library Science

Studies the organization, preservation, and dissemination of information across libraries, archives, and digital repositories. Students learn cataloging, reference services, database management, information literacy instruction, and collection development. Graduates work as librarians, archivists, and information specialists in public, school, academic, and corporate library settings.

School Counseling

Prepares students to support K-12 students through academic planning, social-emotional development, career exploration, and crisis intervention. Students study counseling theory, group facilitation, developmental psychology, and school law. Graduates of a state-registered preparation program become eligible for state certification as school counselors, which also requires passing the state's required certification examinations, and work in elementary, middle, and high school settings.