Elementary Education
Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Certificates / Endorsements
In addition to elementary licensure, you can also earn add-on endorsements in music, art, physical education, technology and special education.
Top 5 Reasons to Study
Core
Skills
- Strong understanding of human development, learning theories and motivation
- Insight into how cognitive, emotional and social factors impact learning and behavior
- Practical experience applying learning theory principles and research-based instructional strategies
Sample
Jobs
- Elementary School Teacher
- Reading Specialist or Literacy Coach
- Instructional Coordinator
- School Librarian
- Educational Consultant
Successful Career Outcomes
Top
Employment
Industries
- Public and private schools across the U.S.
- Department of Defense, which hires educators to teach internationally
Brag
Points
- 100% of our teacher education students are placed in a student-teaching internship prior to graduation.
- Our prestigious Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program provides full tuition, housing, dining, a study-abroad experience and more.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Partnership Middle School on MSU’s campus
- Clinical experiences in at least two different public schools and two different grade levels
- Hands-on teaching that progresses from one-on-one instruction to small groups to full-class settings, while adding new subject areas along the way
Spotlight
After three years of teaching, educators can complete the National Board Certification process and earn a $6,000-$10,000 annual bonus in Mississippi public schools. We offer support to teachers seeking certification through our World Class Teaching Program.
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Alumni
Success
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, or NBPTS, ranks Mississippi State No. 12 nationwide for number of National Board Certified Teachers, with 997 MSU alumni having earned the prestigious certification.
Student
Testimonial
“My time in Mississippi State's College of Education has greatly boosted my confidence in my academic and interpersonal skills, thanks to exceptional professors who mentored and encouraged me to push beyond my comfort zone. Their guidance helped me earn a prestigious Fulbright Fellowship to conduct educational research in South Korea. I am grateful for my amazing experience and the relationships I formed within the College of Education!”
—Valencia Epps
Elementary Education | Starkville, Mississippi