Elementary Education Major

The elementary education program provides a comprehensive understanding of the general field of education and a cross-section of courses in English, social studies, science, and math. The program emphasizes field experience and service learning in various subject areas.

Program Curriculum

  • Courses in English, social studies, math, psychology, literacy, and methods 
  • Candidates will complete a field experience or service-learning every semester
  • Candidates will have five courses to pursue specific interest or other minors 

Beyond the Classroom 

  • In a school setting 2-3 hours per week during your freshmen, sophomore, and junior years 
  • Full 100-day internship during your senior year 
  • Internships in Baltimore area public and parochial schools 
  • Elementary teachers must teach in two different schools at two different grade levels

Degree Requirements

View the degree requirements and our four year plan of study in the Undergraduate Catalogue. 

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Ready to learn more?

Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at admission@loyola.edu or 410-617-5012.

Meet Our Community

Pursuing Justice, Together

When students enroll in the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs at Loyola’s School of Education, they are welcomed into a vibrant and diverse community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are engaged in ensuring an inclusive educational system that actualizes social justice.

Lauren Bayer
Students

Lauren

“With 250 neighborhoods, art, culture, professional sports, music, and an amazing food scene, it’s impossible to run out of things to do and places to explore off-campus. Loyola students quickly learn why Baltimore’s nickname is Charm City. ”
Jennifer Watkinson
Faculty

Jennifer Scaturo Watkinson, Ph.D.

“We’re trying to transform the school counseling profession so that counselors are able to utilize advocacy and leadership to support the diverse needs of their students.”
Monica Pang
Students

Monica

“All the courses in this program touched me deeply and have had a profound impact on my current work as an educator and on my future career and life. ”
LaShanda Lawrence
Students

LaShanda

“I chose Loyola's School of Education for the personalized support from my instructors. They always consider my busy work and my family life, and they established an open line of communication. ”