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With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Transfer Students

Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

What Can I Do With A Major In Elementary Education?

Elementary Education

An Elementary Education major provides experiences with students first through eight grades.

Teachers will be skilled in teaching language arts, social studies, science, math and will have knowledge of art, music and physical education concepts, as well.

This degree will enable graduates to be highly effective teachers in elementary classrooms.

 


Career Opportunities

  • Art Teacher
  • Camp Director
  • Child Care Center Administrator
  • Consulting Educator
  • Counseling Psychologist
  • Curriculum Development
  • Elementary Education Program Director
  • Elementary School Administrator
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Foreign Language Professor
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • Librarian
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Public School Administration
  • Recreation Supervisor
  • Sales Representative (Educational Materials)
  • School District Elementary Education Coordinator
  • School Nurse
  • School Psychologist
  • Social and Community Service Manager
  • Social Worker
  • Special Ed Teacher (Kindergarten and Elementary School)
  • Teaching
  • Youth Services Specialist

Related Skills

  • Authority to Make Decisions
  • Contact with Public
  • Face to Face Communication
  • Frequent Decision Making
  • Helping
  • Listening
  • Physically Near Other People
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Teaching
  • Teamwork
  • Writing and Authoring

Degree Information