BS Elementary Education PK to 4 and Special Education

This certification option within the BS in Elementary Education enables teachers to work with children in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 through 4 (ages 3-9) across subject areas, with the addition of being specialized to work with students at risk for disabilities or with disabilities. As with the Elementary PK-4 certification, the program covers required competencies such as child development, language development, early literacy and math foundations for preschool years, early intervention, integration of the arts for the developing child, and family and community partnerships.