Elementary Education

Teaching students to become teachers is a job we take seriously at Wesleyan. Our goal is to provide an environment for pre-service teachers to enhance their understanding of the nature of the learner; acquire, reflect upon, and use knowledge; and develop and implement instructional methods that make content meaningful, integrative, active, and challenging. We offer two paths for those interested in working in the field of education:

1. The Elementary Education Program is offered to students who are planning to teach in elementary school. Students majoring in early childhood education automatically receive a minor in reading as part of the required coursework.

2. The educational studies minor is designed for the student who is interested in teaching at the early, middle, or secondary levels. The minor does not lead directly to state certification, though it does prepare graduates to enter post-baccalaureate, alternative certification programs.

Majors: Elementary Education (Certification)
Minor: Educational Studies (Non-certification) and Reading