Elementary Education - Luther College

Elementary Education from Luther College is a Campus Bachelor Elementary Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Based on the mission of Luther College where ?serving with distinction for the common good? is central to what we are as an institution, the NCATE accredited elementary education major and secondary minor at Luther offer many options in preparation for the teaching profession. Combining thorough classroom instruction with multiple practicum placements, students leave Luther prepared for a career in K-12 public and private schools domestically and internationally. The Luther Teacher Education Program begins in the student's first year with a practicum experience in area schools. This practicum serves as an opportunity for students to discern their potential and interest in teaching as a career. In the student's junior year, students are encouraged to complete their required second practicum experience in a diverse setting that allows them to view teaching from another perspective. The culminating experience of the Teacher Education Program is a full professional semester (minimum of 14 weeks; 8 week placements are possible if needed for your particular state) of student teaching. College professors, along with cooperating K-12 teachers, work with student teachers in a collaborative environment to enhance their professional development and to successfully complete a professional teaching portfolio. Luther College teacher graduates are employed by schools throughout the Midwest, the U.S. and internationally. They enjoy a reputation of distinction for their commitment to teaching and learning, to the needs of individual students, and for being active members of their schools and communities. View more details on Luther College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Elementary Education courses.