Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in Elementary Education leads to certification in grades 2 through 6. Housed within the the Curriculum and Pedagogy Department, the program mission is focused on personalized and challenging educational experiences designed to meet the needs of students who will become teachers in a complex and rapidly changing society. Students can choose expand certification to include grades pre-K to 1 with an additional certification test. Teacher candidates pursuing a degree in elementary education take classes from engaging professors and complete meaningful field experiences in local schools beginning the first year. Winthrop elementary education faculty seek to develop educators with a commitment to leadership, stewardship, collaboration and innovation. Winthrop elementary education majors are eagerly hired into successful teaching careers in today's school.
Learn moreThe elementary education program incorporates a research-based curriculum with practical, real world classroom experiences in the area elementary schools. The conceptual framework provides an infrastructure for preparing Winthrop graduates as teachers and educational leaders in the ever-changing world of education.
Curriculum
Students experience an intense, clinically-based curriculum with an average of 1,200 hours spent in public school classrooms, including a year-long internship under the guidance of a mentor teacher.
We have a long history of meeting rigorous professional standards and pride ourselves in preparing highly effective educators ready to meet the diversity and demands characterized by 21st century classrooms.
Learn from faculty who are committed to research and scholarly endeavors that both inform the profession and enhance public education in our society.
Ameca Carter Thomas
Elementary Education, Class of 2009
School Superintendent, Laurens County
"Winthrop gave me a solid foundation and taught me about leadership. I have always been a hard worker and worked hard to make my dreams a reality."
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