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One of the most highly regarded education programs in the state.

Mount Mercy大学’s elementary education degree program prepares future teachers to open young peoples’ minds to the exploration and discovery of a bright future.

Recognized as one of the most highly regarded education programs in the state, Mount Mercy’s elementary education degree is designed around applying best practices through hands-on experiences. 作为一个基础教育专业的学生, you’ll learn to apply effective teaching methods and will graduate prepared to succeed in your chosen path.

什么是基础教育?

Elementary education or primary education comprises the first stage of formal education, 在幼儿园和中学之间.

初等教育学位能做什么?

Employment of elementary school teachers is projected to grow 7% from 2020 to 2030 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, on par with the average for all occupations.

拥有Mount Mercy的小学教育学位, you have the flexibility to pursue additional certifications, 研究生院, 或者开始在以下领域教学:

• 艺术(学习)
• 幼儿教育:Pre-K-Kindergarten
• 英语-语言艺术(K-8)
• 英语作为第二语言(ESL) (K-12)
• 一级教学策略师(特殊教育)(K-8)
• Instructional Strategist II (special education) (K-12 BD and LD)
• 数学(学习)
• 中学(5-8岁)
• 音乐(学习)
• 阅读(学习)
• 科学(学习)
• 历史(学习)
• 社会科学(K-8)

为什么要在Mount Mercy获得基础教育学位?

Mount Mercy is one of the only colleges in Iowa to offer a Professional Development School (PDS) model for teacher preparation. PDS offers you opportunities to apply theory and content in classroom settings. This invaluable experience helps you transition into professional teaching careers.

What can you do in our Bachelor of 小学教育 program?

There are several ways you can gain professional experience as an elementary education major at Mount Mercy:

学生教学

学生教学包括监督教学, 小组和个人会议, 每周一次的研讨会, attendance and participation in professional meetings, 参与学校的其他活动. Application forms are made available during the spring term of your junior year.

You are given the opportunity to state a preference of schools (public or private), 年级及/或科目. Student teaching is done only in state-批准 public and private schools in the metropolitan area with certified teachers, 在你大四的秋季学期. 它为所有学生提供及格或不及格.

For more information about the 应用程序 and placement process, please see the current catalog.

教育领导研讨会

The 教育领导研讨会 focuses on topics of special importance to students finishing their 小学教育 degree and assuming leadership roles in classroom and school settings. 主要议题包括:

• 课堂管理技巧
• 参加专业会议
• 管理和监督成人和学生
• 召开家长会
• 开发专业组合
• 面试和简历制作
• 理解专业合同和执照
• 道德

The 教育领导研讨会 is our capstone event for the teacher education program, 也是毕业的要求之一. Mount Mercy students have had successful field experiences and internships in many of the surrounding school districts, as well as Cedar Rapids 社区 Schools and the Metropolitan Catholic Schools. The 小学教育 program has an excellent reputation for the scope and quality of its field-based component.

爱荷华州学生教育协会(S-ISEA)

To supplement your coursework and practical experience, Mount Mercy offers the 爱荷华州学生教育协会(S-ISEA) club. 通过助学金和奖学金, the program is able to present such programs as "Getting Engaged with Science" (Tandy Corporation Grant) and the "TORCH American History Institute" (McLeodUSA Consumer Services and Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Fund).

Mount Mercy大学’s 小学教育 degree prepares you for licensure within the state of Iowa.

Mount Mercy has not determined if the curriculum meet licensure requirements in other states. Mount Mercy的教育项目是 批准 由爱荷华州教育部颁发.

What will you learn in our Bachelor of 小学教育 program?

Take courses in everything from Foundations of Education and An Invitation to Teaching to Educational Psychology and Educating the Exceptional Person.

追求你的基础教育学位, put your knowledge to work through guaranteed field experiences, and graduate ready for professional licensure by the State of Iowa.

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