Elementary Education
Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts
The Elementary Education program at NNU is an exciting program filled with hands-on experiences in local elementary schools. The Elementary Education program leads to certification in grades K-8.
Contact
- Holly Ripley
- (208) 467-8029
- teachereducation@nnu.edu
- Annual employment rate is almost 100% among graduates seeking teaching jobs
- The Elementary Education program leads to certification in grades K-8
- The program culminates in an internship integrating methods courses with K-5 classroom experience
Elementary Education
NNU's Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education is a multidisciplinary degree preparing students to teach K-8 or attend graduate school. This program culminates in an internship integrating methods courses with K-5 classroom experience. In their semester-long internship, the students work side-by-side with a master teacher to gain expertise in managing a classroom and applying best practices in their planning and teaching. The Elementary Education program leads to certification in grades K-8.
NNU’s education programs are viewed by educators around the state and the region as the best around. Because graduates are highly sought after by principals seeking to hire the best-prepared teachers, our annual employment rate is almost 100% among graduates seeking teaching jobs.
The traditional undergraduate Elementary Education program is geared to college students who begin their coursework soon after completing high school, but it is also popular for non-traditional students. The program culminates in an internship integrating methods courses with K-5 classroom experience. Interns work side-by-side with a master teacher to gain expertise in managing a classroom and applying best practices in their planning and teaching. NNU faculty supervisors provide ongoing coaching and support.
Accreditation & Regulations
Notice Out-of-State Students
Since this is a program that leads to professional licensure, prospective students should review important information about NNU’s participation in the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and Professional Licensure. Individual states often have different expectations for professional licensure, so it is in a prospective student’s best interest to investigate whether NNU’s degree program will help them achieve licensure in their home state.
Northwest Nazarene University's College of Education meets the requirements for accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Degree Details
Bachelor of Arts
Offered On Campus
Related Career Paths
| Career | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $47,670 |
| Metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area occupational employment and wage estimates for the Boise area are sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. | |
NNU's education program is TOP NOTCH. The professors are absolutely incredible. Not only do they know their stuff and how to teach it, they make a serious investment in each and every one of us. They go above and beyond to equip us with the knowledge and experience we need to become qualified educators, and I've never had more fun in school than I have had being in this program!
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