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CONTACT PERSON: Wendy Pank • Schafer Hall 312G • 224-5649 • Wendy.Pank@bsc.nodak.edu

Kindergarten and elementary school teachers introduce children to the basics of math, language, social studies, science and the arts. They look for ways to help children learn, and try to instill good study habits and an appreciation for learning. Teachers also study the child’s interactions with classmates, are aware of their social development, and discuss problems with parents.

Those considering elementary education as a career should be creative, dependable and patient, and should possess good communication skills. They should enjoy being directly involved in the educational and emotional development of children.

Students planning to obtain a bachelor’s degree in elementary education are advised to register for the following courses while attending BSC. An Associate in Arts degree is earned if all requirements are completed.

Students should refer to the catalog of the school where they plan to complete their bachelor’s degree requirements and modify this curriculum if necessary.

Career Possibilities: Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Library Science, Reading Specialist, Learning Disabilities, Elementary Classroom Teacher.