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Develop young minds with a B.A. in Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education major at Cornerstone University prepares you to educate grades pre-kindergarten to third and grades 3-6 as a compassionate and inspiring teacher. You will learn the principles of developing young minds with intent and helping them create bright futures while cultivating their gifts and strengths.

Degree Type

  • Bachelor of Arts

Format

  • On Campus

Location

  • Grand Rapids

Steward Your
God-Given Gifts

At Cornerstone University, we see teaching as a calling given to you by God. It is a great responsibility to educate tomorrow’s leaders in the early stages of their development. We believe that you have the tenacity and creativity to do so, and we have the resources and learning materials to help you achieve that goal.

Our elementary education programs are one of the highest ranked in the nation, specifically for our early reading programs. We seek to cultivate teachers who live by Biblical principles, lead with purpose and inspire the future. Through these programs, you will be challenged and pushed to create a life of purpose, and you will be guided by faculty and peers who are committed to bringing you a holistic education.

Careers

Graduates from our elementary education programs find themselves in teaching roles at a variety of schools and education settings. You will graduate with the resources you need to pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC).

Student Teaching

During your education at Cornerstone, you will be involved in student teaching specific to your area of study. Take a look at some of the local schools we have partnered with to continue your in-class education.

Opportunities

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • Northview Public Schools
  • Jenison Public Schools
  • The Potter's House
  • NorthPointe Christian
  • Grand Rapids Christian
  • National Heritage Academy
  • International Schools

80

Learn from distinguished faculty with more than 80 years of combined experience in K-12 classrooms and as K-12 principals.

92%

Of our 2019 teacher education graduates were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.

15:1

Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.

Elementary Degree Programs

The elementary education programs at Cornerstone are designed to inspire your intellect, deepen your character and prepare you to lead in your career with influence and wisdom.

B.A. in Elementary (PK-Third Grade)

Students in this program will be able to work toward a General Education certification for pre-kindergarten to third grade. Through this major, you will earn certification from the State of Michigan. As a certified teacher, you will be able to teach in young fives, kindergarten and first through third grade classrooms.

What might make this degree a good fit for me? We recommend this path for students who desire to work with children at the pre-kindergarten and elementary school levels through third grade. This route is also a good fit for students who may wish to add a second major or a minor in order to manage credit loads.

B.A. in Elementary (PK-Sixth Grade)

Through this major, you have the potential to earn certification for two grade bands from the State of Michigan. Students in this program will work toward their General Education certification for the PK-third grade band plus an additional certification for a second grade band ranging grades three through six. The State of Michigan requires certification exams for each grade band. As a certified teacher, you will be able to teach in the elementary classroom settings of PK-sixth grade.

What might make this degree a good fit for me? We recommend this path for students who desire to work with children in elementary school settings. This degree allows for greater flexibility in teaching in a variety of grade levels.

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Related Programs

The Teacher Education Division at Cornerstone is robust in its variety of offerings. Take a look at some of the other programs offered in Teacher Education.

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