Elementary Education, BS
Everyone has had a teacher who inspired them to be who they are today. Become that teacher at CBU.
Program Intro
A degree in elementary education will prepare you for a career working with children and their families in elementary schools. It focuses on the best approaches for helping children learn — so you will master not just what to teach but how to teach. From the first year, you will work in the field and by graduation, you can obtain a preliminary California teaching credential along with your degree.
Why Study Elementary Education at CBU?
Graduate with a degree and a teaching credential
The elementary education degree program is tailored for students who know they want to become elementary school teachers. As such, elementary education majors will complete the state-approved subject matter and teacher preparation programs in their undergraduate career. This includes required fieldwork and student teaching. Upon graduation, students will not only obtain a bachelor's degree but also a California multi-subject teaching credential.
Put theory into practice
We ground our students in teaching-learning theory but we also equip them with the practical skills needed to create learning environments. We help them fit instructional strategies to a wide range of educational settings and learners. Our ultimate goal is to teach our graduates how to create self-sufficient, lifelong learners who not only master content but also critically analyze what they learn, collaborate well with others, create innovative solutions and communicate effectively.
What You'll Learn
Students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education will learn to:
- Engage and support all students in learning.
- Create and maintain effective environments for student learning.
- Understand and organize subject matter for student learning.
- Plan instruction and design learning experiences for all students.
- Assess student learning.
- Develop as a professional educator.
- Develop as a Christian educator.
Program Details
EDU 101: Professional Educator Series I: The Student Experience
This course introduces future educators to the elementary education major at CBU as well as the teaching profession.
EDU 413: Disability Studies for General Education Teachers
This course will introduce new teachers to the history of disability through the ages, the relevance of current educational policies to inclusion, and more.
EDU 350: Teaching the Whole Child I
This course will use best-practice research to evaluate the daily responsibilities of a teacher.
Stacy Meyer, Ed.D
Assistant Professor of Education
Associate Dean of Administration, School of Education
Office Phone: 951-552-8022
E-mail: smeyer@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Yeager B232
Rachel Timmons, Ed.D.
Professor of Education
Education Committee Member
Office Phone: 951-343-4483
E-mail: rtimmons@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Eugene and Billie Yeager Center, Room B236
Keith Walters, Ed.D.
Associate Dean for Educational Effectiveness, School of Education
Professor of Education
Office Phone: 951-343-4542
E-mail: kwalters@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: YCTR B232
Career Possibilities
Elementary education majors can apply their field of study to a variety of education careers. Some careers listed below may require further education.
- Multiple Subject Teacher K-12
- Elementary School Teacher K-6
Next Steps
Join our community. At CBU, you’ll be challenged to become an individual whose skills, integrity, and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish you in the world.