Elementary Education
If you love working with children and want to help them build essential skills for a lifetime of learning, Corban’s elementary education program is designed for you. Prepare to confidently lead your own K-5 classroom, creating environments where students can thrive. You’ll build a strong foundation in teaching core subjects like reading and math while gaining hands-on experience in a variety of classroom settings from your very first year at Corban. Learn how to engage students with patience, empathy, and creativity and make a difference in their academic and personal growth.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Education: Elementary Education
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Elementary Classroom Management
Create a positive, engaging classroom where students can thrive. Discover practical strategies for managing elementary classrooms—from setting up routines and organizing space to guiding behavior and building a strong classroom community.
Intercultural Communication & Teaching
Build cultural awareness and equity literacy to become an effective, responsive educator in today’s diverse classrooms. Learn strategies to teach and support students from all backgrounds while connecting theory to hands-on experience through a concurrent practicum.
Literacy Methods I for Elementary Teachers
Explore strategies for teaching reading and language arts in early grades. Learn how to use children’s literature, assess growth, address dyslexia, and create inclusive, multimodal instruction that nurtures literacy for all learners.
Philosophy of Education
Clarify your calling as an educator by exploring what you believe—and why it matters. Examine major educational philosophies through a Christian lens and reflect on the purpose of education, the role of the teacher, and the partnership between home, church, and school. Finish by crafting your own philosophy of education grounded in biblical truth.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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100%
of Corban education graduates who pursue a teaching job get one
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720
hours of practical classroom experience
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14
years of K-12 experience on average for each education faculty member
Elementary education prepares you not just to teach, but to inspire young learners each day. Develop practical teaching strategies and learn how to create a fun and vibrant learning environment for K-5 classrooms as you teach critical literacy and math skills that lay the foundation for your students’ ongoing education.
Career Opportunities
Elementary education provides well-rounded teacher training so you can make a difference in roles such as:
- Classroom Teacher
- Education Administrator
- Instructional Coach
- Special Education Teacher
- Educational Consultant or Trainer
Featured Faculty
Dr. Jen Kleiber
Chair, School of Education & Counseling | Associate Professor of Education
jkleiber@corban.edu(503) 375-7079
