Bachelor of Science u Obrazovanju Nastavnika Osnovne Škole

Become a licensed teacher in Minnesota and prepare to work with learners in K–6 classrooms with Southwest Minnesota State's online Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Finish your program in three to four years and earn a degree accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

The online curriculum includes essential topics for elementary educators, including child growth and development, children's literature, classroom management, and elementary assessment. A research project focused on professional development and teacher preparation is built into the curriculum. You will also gain experience in various classroom settings from field placement courses that allow you to apply your studies in real-world contexts. Throughout your program, you will learn from faculty members who are passionate educators with valuable subject-area expertise.

You will graduate as a teacher leader who can engage in educational theory, research, inquiry, critical reflection, and application in your career. You will be qualified to pursue roles in elementary classrooms, community education, youth groups and organizations, preschool programs, and more.

Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university offering a high-quality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare you for a life that is successful both personally and professionally. SMSU has grown into a university of choice with high national rankings, producing scholars who become the leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs of the future.

Strong academics, fulfilling social activities, rewarding civic engagement projects, and support from fellow Mustangs in a close-knit environment mean you will get the education of a lifetime at a price that won’t take a lifetime to pay for. We invite you to visit SMSU and to see for yourself all that we have to offer.