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Elementary Education
Program Type
Shape Their First Years. Influence Their Future.
Turn your passion for helping children into a career that makes a difference.
The teachers we remember most are the ones who believed in us, challenged us, and helped us discover what we could become. At Savannah State University, the Elementary Education degree program prepares you to become that kind of teacher. Through engaging coursework and hands-on experiences, you’ll develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to create classrooms where children are excited to learn and empowered to succeed.
Learn to Teach. Learn by Doing.
Great teachers aren’t developed through textbooks alone. Throughout the program, you’ll connect what you learn in college with experiences in real educational settings. You’ll have opportunities to observe experienced teachers, work with children, design engaging lessons, practice instructional strategies, and build your confidence as an educator. By the time you enter your own classroom, you’ll already know what it feels like to teach.
Prepare to Reach Every Learner.
Elementary teachers build the academic foundation children carry throughout their lives. You’ll prepare to teach reading and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and integrated content while learning how to create positive, inclusive, and engaging classrooms. You’ll also develop skills in classroom management, assessment, educational technology, differentiated instruction, and working with families and communities.
Be the Teacher They Remember.
Think about the teacher who made a difference in your life. Now imagine becoming that teacher for someone else.At Savannah State University, you’ll prepare for more than a career. You’ll prepare to inspire curiosity, build confidence, recognize potential, and positively influence the lives of children and their communities.
Your Classroom Is Waiting.
If you’re ready for a career where your work can make a difference every day, your journey can begin here. Teach with purpose. Inspire possibility. Make an impact.
Courses Overview
Build the skills to lead your own classroom.
Your coursework combines the art and science of teaching with practical preparation for today’s elementary classrooms. Explore how children learn while developing effective strategies for teaching reading and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and other core content areas. Courses also prepare you to create engaging learning environments, use assessment to guide instruction, integrate technology, support diverse learners, and connect with families and communities.
What you learn in class becomes what you can do in the classroom.
Your studies will prepare you to:
- Teach Reading & Literacy — Build strong foundations in reading, writing, language, and evidence-based literacy instruction.
- Make Math Meaningful — Learn strategies that help children understand mathematical concepts, solve problems, and build confidence.
- Bring Science & Social Studies to Life — Design hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences that encourage students to explore their world.
- Understand How Children Learn — Explore child development, learning theory, and instructional practices that support elementary learners.
- Create Positive Classrooms — Develop strategies for classroom management, student engagement, and supportive learning environments.
- Reach Diverse Learners — Learn to differentiate instruction and respond to students’ individual strengths and learning needs.
- Use Assessment to Improve Learning — Learn how to evaluate student progress and use data to make instructional decisions.
- Integrate Technology — Use digital tools and innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning.
- Connect with Families & Communities — Develop skills for building meaningful partnerships that support student success.
Every course moves you one step closer to leading a classroom of your own.
Shape young minds. Build strong foundations. Make a lasting impact.
The Elementary Education degree program at Savannah State University prepares future educators to create engaging, supportive, and meaningful learning experiences for young learners. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, hands-on field experiences, and clinical practice, students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead today’s elementary classrooms.
Students learn how to design effective instruction in reading and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and integrated content areas while developing skills in classroom management, assessment, educational technology, differentiated instruction, and family and community engagement.
Throughout the program, students have opportunities to connect what they learn on campus with authentic experiences in educational settings. These experiences help future teachers understand how children learn, respond to diverse learning needs, and create positive classroom environments where every student has opportunities to succeed.
Be the teacher who sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and helps children discover what they can become. Your classroom is waiting.
Career preparation: Graduates are prepared to pursue teaching and education-related opportunities in elementary schools and other educational settings, as well as advanced study and future leadership opportunities in education.
Elementary School Teacher, Education Professional, Instructional Support Specialist
Elementary School Teacher; Kindergarten Teacher; Primary Grades Teacher; Upper Elementary Teacher; Reading/ELA Teacher; Mathematics Teacher; Science Teacher; Social Studies Teacher; Intervention Teacher; Instructional Support Specialist; After-School Program Educator; Education Program Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About the Elementary Education Profession
What does an elementary school teacher do?
Elementary teachers do much more than teach academic subjects. They create engaging learning experiences, monitor student progress, build positive classroom communities, collaborate with families and colleagues, and help children develop the academic, social, and problem-solving skills they need for future success.
What subjects do elementary teachers teach?
Elementary teachers typically teach multiple subjects, including reading and language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Depending on the school and grade level, teachers may teach all core subjects or work within a departmentalized structure.
What age group will I work with?
Elementary educators work with young learners during some of the most important years of their academic development. Specific grade levels and certification requirements vary by state and school system.
Do I need to be good at every subject to become an elementary teacher?
You do not need to enter the program as an expert in every subject. Teacher preparation programs help you strengthen your content knowledge while learning effective strategies for teaching that content to children.
Is elementary education only about working with children?
Working with children is central to the profession, but teaching is highly collaborative. Elementary educators also work closely with families, other teachers, administrators, counselors, specialists, and community partners to support student success.
What skills make someone a successful elementary teacher?
Effective elementary educators are strong communicators, creative problem-solvers, organized planners, reflective practitioners, and caring professionals. Patience, adaptability, collaboration, and the ability to build positive relationships are also important.
Will I get classroom experience before becoming a teacher?
Teacher preparation typically includes field and clinical experiences that allow future educators to observe classrooms, work with students, practice instructional strategies, and apply what they are learning before assuming responsibility for their own classrooms.
What career opportunities are available with an Elementary Education degree?
Graduates may pursue classroom teaching and other education-related roles. With additional experience, education, or credentials, educators may also pursue opportunities in areas such as instructional support, curriculum and instruction, literacy, educational leadership, and other specialized fields.
Is there a demand for elementary teachers?
Teacher workforce needs vary by state, district, subject area, and year. Elementary education provides preparation for a profession needed in public, charter, private, and other educational settings.
Can I continue my education after earning my degree?
Yes. Many teachers pursue graduate degrees, endorsements, certifications, or other professional learning in areas such as literacy, special education, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, counseling, and educational leadership.
Why choose a career in elementary education?
Elementary education offers the opportunity to help children build the academic and personal foundations they will carry throughout their lives. For individuals who enjoy learning, working with children, and making a meaningful contribution to their communities, teaching can provide a career centered on growth, service, and impact.
