The University of Evansville has become the fifth higher education institution in the United State to earn ILA National Recognition for program alignment to rigorous ILA standards and is the first university in Indiana to qualify for this distinction. Earning ILA National Recognition demonstrates that UE’s School of Education adheres to a rigorous set of standards for preparing literacy professionals, setting us apart from similar programs.

This engaging program combines coursework and field experiences to prepare candidates for teaching in kindergarten through sixth grade. In addition, elementary education majors are required to select a content area concentration, enhancing their qualifications and increasing employment opportunities across diverse school settings. Through the program's curriculum, all majors also earn a Science of Reading minor.

As in all programs, elementary candidates have an initial field experience in a local school during their freshman year; and in nearly each subsequent semester, candidates have field experiences that improve and expand their instructional and assessment skills and strategies through their senior year. As juniors, all candidates focusing on elementary education spend two full semesters, working for about a half day every day, under the tutelage of a UE professor and an excellent classroom teacher. Field placements are generally in local area schools and include a variety of experiences working with different cultures and other diverse student populations.

Professional Education Course Work

Additional Required Course Work

Complete one course from:

Elementary Education Specialization

Through the program’s curriculum, all elementary majors will earn a Science of Reading minor. Students may complete an additional specialization from one of the following: Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Mathematics or Teaching English as a Second Language.