Elementary Education (BAE)
Turn your passion for educating elementary-aged children into a meaningful career with Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Education with a concentration in elementary education. Educators in this field help children develop foundational academic, critical thinking and decision-making skills. You’ll graduate prepared to pursue teacher certification and begin your career as a role model who shapes the future of your students.
Elementary education degree courses
In this program, you’ll explore instructional design, the science of reading, teaching elementary mathematics and more. Hands-on clinical experiences consist of 20 observation hours in TEL 203 and three internships: 45 hours in TEL 310, 45 hours in RDG 413 and 60 hours in EED 412. In your final semester, you’ll complete a full-time student teaching position during teacher-contracted hours under the guidance of a mentor teacher.
Start your career as a certified teacher
After graduating and obtaining teacher certification, you’ll be prepared to teach grades K–8 in public elementary schools, charter schools, private schools and nontraditional settings. This elementary education degree can also lead to roles such as instructional specialist, reading specialist, instructional designer or tutor. With additional training and experience, you may qualify for future leadership roles, including preschool director or principal. Additional career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Growth: 3.5%
Salary: $99,940
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Growth: 0.7%
Salary: $61,690
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Growth: 4.3%
Salary: $56,090
Instructional Coordinators
Growth: 2.5%
Salary: $66,490
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Growth: 0.8%
Salary: $61,810
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Growth: -3.0%
Salary: $49,690
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Growth: 1.1%
Salary: $101,320
Tutors
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $36,680