Bachelor of Science
Mizzou's online Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Elementary Education gives you the tools you need to make a positive impact on students. You’ll learn from faculty respected throughout Missouri for their expertise in teacher preparation, elementary educational pedagogy, curriculum creation and more. The program also prepares you to take the Praxis exam necessary to gain your elementary teacher certification.
Missouri’s need for excellent, certified educators continues to grow. Earning your degree from Mizzou and your elementary education certificate demonstrates your commitment to making a difference in your community. Whether you’re already involved in the classroom or ready to lead a classroom of your own, your path to certification begins here with Mizzou.
About the BSED in Elementary Education
This program from Mizzou’s Department of Learning, Teaching and Curriculum provides you a pathway to elementary certification so you can teach without needing to move to attend a traditional, on-campus undergraduate program. You’ll develop invaluable skills in classroom management and instruction.
The program consists of 120 credit hours and culminates in a capstone. You will also complete certain field experiences in a classroom environment, including a student teaching internship. Consult the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships for more information.
Please note: To be certified to teach in Missouri, you must take the Praxis and meet a passing score for each relevant content area and grade level. This test is administered by ETS in partnership with DESE and is not affiliated with the University of Missouri.
Quick facts
Official name
Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Elementary EducationCampus
Program type
Bachelor's degreeAcademic home
College of Education & Human Development | Department of Learning, Teaching and CurriculumDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning Commission, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)Freshman credit hours
120Freshman estimated cost
$68,292.00Transfer credit hours
60Transfer estimated cost
$34,146.00*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.
Career prospects
Graduates from the program can, once certified, become elementary school educators.
Program structure
This undergraduate program takes 120 credit hours to complete. Courses will run asynchronously online.
Coursework Includes
- Literacy assessment and development
- Assessment creation
- Classroom and behavior management
- Teaching methods for elementary education
In addition to the coursework above, students pursuing this degree will need to complete fieldwork in the form of a practicum and student teaching assignment.
Review all requirements for the online Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Elementary Education program.
Delivery
100% onlineCalendar system
Semester-basedTypical program length
4 yearsTypical course load
3 courses per semesterAccreditation
The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. Accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Faculty spotlight
Ayça Fackler is an assistant professor of science education in the Department of Learning, Teaching and Curriculum at the University of Missouri. Dr. Fackler’s research integrates concepts and frameworks from science education, literacy, and linguistics to reconceptualize language use in science practices. Her work aims to support learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in understanding and engaging with scientific concepts.
Kathryn Fishman-Weaver serves as the Executive Director of Mizzou Academy, the K-12 lab school at the University of Missouri. The school serves approximately 7,000 students annually from over 60 countries. This role has given Dr. Fishman-Weaver invaluable experiences in school leadership, cultivating global professional learning communities, leading educational conferences and engaging in extended on-site work with international schools.
Rosalie Metro is an associate teaching professor in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Missouri. She describes herself as a teacher-educator and anthropologist of education. Dr. Metro draws on her K-12 teaching experiences to understand conflicts that arise around history, identity and language in the classroom, both in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. At Mizzou, Dr. Metro teaches TESOL classes for undergraduate pre-service teachers and supervises social studies student teaching interns.
Kirsten Musetti Tivaringe is an assistant teaching professor of literacy in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Missouri. She currently serves as the Literacy Emphasis Area Leader and currently teaches courses for both master’s and undergraduate students.
Sam von Gellern is an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Missouri. His research focuses on digital literacies and how people learn and communicate through digital technologies. More specifically, he investigates digital citizenship and game-based learning and their relevance for literacy development and education.