Elementary Education

You may be on your way to becoming a teacher if:

  • You want to make a difference for future generations.
  • You have energy and excitement for children.
  • You value the importance of education.
  • Fond memories of past teachers inspired you to do your best.

Become an elementary teacher and make a difference in the lives of future generations.   There is an atmosphere of enthusiasm among children when a good teacher captures their interest and engages them in learning.  You could be that special teacher who makes a difference. At Lake Superior State University, you will learn to ignite children’s learning by specializing in areas of concentration such as early childhood, mathematics, language arts or learning disabilities.

Alyssa Rickley 3rd grade science lesson on plant roots

Elementary Program Options

Elementary Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood Endorsement

Courses you will take to earn the elementary education teaching certificate with an early childhood concentration:

Elementary Education with Early Childhood Concentration Degree Audit Sheet F18

Elementary Education Teaching Certificate with Special Education Learning Disabilities Endorsement

Courses you will take to earn the elementary education teaching certificate with a special education learning disabilities concentration:

Elementary Teaching With Special Education Learning Disabilities Concentration F18 Audit Sheet

Elementary Education Teaching Certificate with Language Arts and Mathematics Concentration

Courses you will take to earn the elementary education teaching certificate with a language arts and mathematics concentration:

Elementary Education with a Language Arts and Math Concentration Audit Sheet F18

Elementary Education with Language Arts Major

Courses you will take to earn the language arts elementary teaching certificate:

Language Arts Elementary Teaching Audit Sheet F18

Elementary Education with Mathematics Major

Courses you will take to earn the mathematics elementary teaching certificate:

Mathematics Elementary Teaching Audit Sheet F18