Elementary Education (BS)

Why Elementary Education at Thomas College?

- Learning built on the idea that caring, culturally competent, motivating and challenging environment is at the heart of successful schools.
- Opportunities to explore the art and science of creative teaching through the resources of the Center for Innovation in Education.
- Experience authentic, hands on courses that are engaging, inclusive and innovative that will lead to unique field experiences and student teaching placements.

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At a Glance

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121 credit hours

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3 year option

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Career-focused curriculum

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Internships

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Leadership development

Key Courses

Teaching Process and Curriculum Design
Explorations in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
Introduction to Educational Game Design

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Our Faculty

	Name	Title
	Wallace Alexander, Ed.D	Professor of Education
	Richard Biffle, Ph.D.	Professor of Education and Instructor of Anthropology & Archaeology
	Katie Rybakova, Ph.D.	Associate Professor of Education
	Pamela Thompson, Ph.D.	Professor of Education and Chair of the School of Education