Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education
Elementary (K-5)

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What You’ll Learn

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education K-5 program of study offers an academic major in Interdisciplinary Studies in Development and Learning of the Child and Young Adolescent for grades K-5. Successful completion of this major leads to the Bachelor of Science degree and the TN initial teaching license in elementary education for grades K-5.

The major is a comprehensive program of study that includes a general education core, the academic major, and a professional education core for the development of candidates who will become exceptional instructional teacher leaders with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions and commitments necessary to help all K-5 students learn. Coursework is supplemented by classroom experience, during which you must complete two student teaching placements in grades K-3 and 4-5, for a total of 16 weeks of full-time student teaching.

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Keys to Success

Students in this program must be committed, organized, and motivated, in addition to being willing to learn new practical skills (like collecting and analyzing data to demonstrate the effectiveness of teaching). Other important traits include being patient and having strong public speaking and leadership skills.

South College is dedicated to providing support to our students. You will have access to your faculty members for guidance and advice, as well as other support services such as tutoring and the Math and Writing Lab for help with core skills. We will also connect you with student teaching placements to give you invaluable experience in the classroom (teaching placements near your residence are attempted but cannot be guaranteed).

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Accreditation or Approval

South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels, as well as certificates. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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Success at South College

I chose South College because it came highly recommended from mentors of mine, the faculty is second to none, and the program fits my ever-changing lifestyle. I also chose it because of the flexibility. My wife is still serving in the United States Air Force on Active Duty, and this means that we move when they tell us to move.

- Shawn Domm, Doctor of Physical Therapy

One of the major reasons I chose South College was for the smaller class sizes. It allows more one-on-one time between students and professors, which enhances the learning experience for me.

- Elizabeth Frerichs, Bachelor of Science in Health Science

I went to college originally straight out of high school with the intent of majoring in musical performance with a concentration in theoretical studies. I was not prepared to for college at that point, so I decided to gain some experience and maturity by joining the work force full-time. After working for 10 years, I felt it was time to try school again.

- Adam Hatcher, Bachelor of Business Administration

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