Degree
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Department
Elementary Education at St. Mary’s
To prepare students to teach at the elementary level (Early Childhood to 6th grade), St. Mary’s University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education.
Throughout this program, students will complete the St. Mary’s Core curriculum as well as courses in Education, areas of specialization in English Language Arts and Reading, and a combination of subjects. The Elementary Education program has a strong focus on reading instruction and several of its courses incorporate a field experience component where students go to area public and Catholic schools to tutor students and conduct book clubs.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, TExES examinations, and state requirements, the candidate will be eligible to apply for Texas teacher certification through our Educator Preparation Program.
Degree Plan
St. Mary’s University offers a 120-credit-hour bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education:
St. Mary’s also offers a wide range of undergraduate Bachelor of Arts programs with Teacher Certification.
For those interested in teaching in a private or Catholic school setting, we offer a minor and certificate:
Courses
Highlighted courses include:
- Children’s Literature
- Student Teaching
- Teaching Diverse Populations
- The American Elementary School
Degree Programs with Teacher Certification
St. Mary’s University also offers a wide range of initial teacher certifications through our undergraduate programs. Students preparing to teach in elementary, middle and high schools pursue a bachelor’s degree with Teacher Certification and the corresponding major or minor.
Outside the Classroom
Research Opportunities
The Education Department hosts the site Education Foundry. Students and faculty contribute to academic conversations and post research questions and academic research, which helps students create lesson plans for their tutoring sessions.
Student Educators Association for Dynamic Leadership (SEAL)
Rooted in Marianist traditions, Student Educators Association for Dynamic Leadership (SEAL) is a student organization in which future educators at St. Mary’s join in community service projects and other community-building events and activities throughout the academic year.
Faculty
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Angeli Willson, Ph.D. Chair of the Department of Education -
Lydia Bartlett, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Education -
Joann Gawlik, M.Ed. Adjunct Professor of Education
Similar Programs
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Teaching in Catholic Schools
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Education Studies
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Learn More
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