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The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences:
BS in Elementary Education (Non-Licensure/International)

BS in Elementary Education

Walden’s BS in Elementary Education (Non – Licensure/International) program incorporates strategies proven to help educators develop confidence and succeed in today’s diverse classroom environments.

Through their coursework, education professionals explore the integration of technology in the classroom, building family partnerships, collaboration, and literacy. Educators also have the opportunity to apply best practices.

Licensure

The international non-licensure track of the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program is not approved in the United States or elsewhere to lead to a teacher’s certification. International candidates are responsible for knowing and understanding the requirements of the country in which they wish to work to determine if the B.S. in Elementary Education program meets their professional and academic goals. Walden makes no representation or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain certification or employment in any particular field or location.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be prepared to demonstrate skills in the following areas:

  1. Knowledge and Skills—Demonstrate content knowledge, skills, and pedagogy appropriate to elementary education.
  2. Professional Practice—Demonstrate the skills and dispositions of a professional educator.
  3. Instruction—Promote K-6 children’s development and learning across content areas through the design and implementation of engaging, differentiated learning experiences that support children’s development and learning across all domains.
  4. Assessment—Use data to assess student growth to make informed instructional decisions that build on the strengths and meet the needs of  individual children.
  5. Cultural Responsiveness—Practice cultural responsiveness to build positive trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues and to create supportive learning environments for all.
  6. Technology—Use technology appropriately, resourcefully, and innovatively to personalize and improve teaching and learning.
  7. Collaboration and Relationship Building—Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with children, families, colleagues, and communities to improve outcomes for every child and effect positive social change.

Degree Requirements

  • 181 total quarter credits
  • General Education courses—46 qtr. credits
  • Elementary Education courses—60 qtr. credits
  • Elective courses—65 qtr. credits
  • Demonstration Teaching—10 qtr. credits

**Note: In addition to Walden’s general technical requirements, candidates must have access to technology (i.e., scanner or camera) that allows them to electronically submit various assignments.

Curriculum

The Walden BS in Elementary Education program is designed for individuals who want to make a positive impact in elementary education, engage with children and families to promote healthy development and learning, and acquire the skills, knowledge, and dispositions of professional educators. Walden’s BS in Elementary Education program provides the tools, resources, and experiences that prepare candidates to be effective elementary educators.

Learning outcomes for graduates of the BS in Elementary Education program include deep knowledge of children’s development, motivation, and learning; commitment to professional practice; and skill in the areas of instruction, assessment, cultural responsiveness, technology, relationship-building, and collaboration. Throughout their program of study, students also focus on designing integrated curriculum, the arts as an essential part of children’s education, literacy learning, and utilizing a wide array of evidence-based approaches and strategies to support the growth and learning of every child.

General Education (46 credits)

See the General Education section of this Walden University Catalog.

Note: A minimum of 60 quarter credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level in order to meet program requirements. In some cases, this means that students will need to select 3000- or 4000-level courses as either general education or elective options. Students should consult their student success advisor if they have questions about individual program requirements.

Elementary Education Courses (60 credits)

Professional Core

Elective Courses (65 credits)

Students can choose 10 courses from General Education, other Walden bachelor’s degree programs, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 5 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective credits should total 65 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements.

Demonstration Teaching (10 credits)