Upon completion of the Elementary Education, B.A. program, students will meet current State of Illinois standards for Elementary Education licensure; Gain knowledge of philosophical and educational principles underlying the teaching of elementary students; Gain knowledge and practice methods of teaching elementary students; Qualify for Elementary Education Endorsement and complete 100 clock hours in a local school and a student teaching experience. Students get personalized attention from skilled professors in small class sizes, and gain connections to internships, career fairs and educational conferences.