Why study Elementary Education at BVU
A BVU Elementary Education degree prepares you to become a confident, compassionate educator through early classroom experience, expert mentorship, and exceptional career outcomes.
Early Classroom Experience
Begin working in elementary classrooms during your first year.
Outstanding Career Outcomes
Graduate with a 100% placement rate in teaching positions and graduate programs.
Experiential Learning
Expand your perspective through funded travel and research opportunities.
Faculty & Mentor Support
Learn alongside experienced mentor teachers and faculty committed to your success.
Choose your path
Customize your path to teaching elementary education with these endorsement options:
- Special Education (K-8 and 5-12 Strat I Mild/Moderate, K-12 Strat II Cognitive & K-12 Strat II Behavioral)
- K-12 ESL
- K-8 Reading
- Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Special Education
- 5-8 Middle Schools[
Where Graduates Work
Learn by doing, from day one
Get real classroom experience early and build your confidence as a future teacher step by step.
Build your skills in communication, math, science, and how students learn
Learn how to teach reading, math, science, social studies, and the arts through methods courses and field experiences
Develop your teaching style, lead lessons, and work with diverse learners in real classrooms
Take the lead in the classroom with full student teaching experiences across grade levels
Samantha Bates ’25, Fifth & Sixth grade teacher at Remsen St. Mary’s
“My favorite part about BVU is the small class sizes and the one-on-one time with professors. They really care about you and want you to succeed.”
Where this degree can take you
Curriculum Highlights
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Get a Head Start
Interested in teaching early? BVU’s Aspiring Teachers Academy gives high school students hands-on experience through workshops, classroom activities, and mentorship, helping you explore education before you even enroll.
Make a lasting difference
Inspire the next generation through education.