Academics

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

The Department of Teaching & Learning is dedicated to preparing students to excel as elementary teachers. Students who complete this program will earn a bachelor’s degree and be licensed as a K-8 teacher by the State of Nevada. Students who already have a degree and want to become an elementary teacher need to take course work through the teacher licensure program.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

Create an environment in the classroom that supports children’s growth and learning;
Develop instructional plans based on current child development and learning theories;
Generate instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse students based on the cultural, developmental, and language needs of the student;
Demonstrate proficiency in the content areas they will teach including English language arts, science, mathematics, and social studies;
Use technology appropriate to the teaching and learning situations;
Devise a classroom management plan and maintain a positive learning environment;
Foster active inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking skills and supportive interaction in the elementary classroom;
Develop a variety of formative and summative assessment instruments;