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Elementary Education Early Childhood Education Identify best practices for engaging young children of all abilities in creative, dynamic play that fosters cognitive and language development. Learn to consider families and the environments in which your students live as integral to lesson planning.

Gain experience developing an advocacy agenda around young children and their families.

Learn to give children the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Rigorous coursework and carefully sequenced internships create optimal learning experiences as you prepare to teach elementary school students.

Middle Grades Education Study the development of students at this pivotal stage in life. You’ll learn early the value of collaboration with colleagues, students’ families and external agencies as you work to provide a stimulating educational environment for all.

Adventure, Health, and Physical Education

Secondary and K-12 Programs Earn N.C. licensure for grades 9-12 in biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, physics and social studies.

Elon also offers programs leading to K-12 licensure in music education and Spanish.

Special Education Collaborate with Elon faculty and teachers from local schools as you learn the best ways to meet the needs of students with learning differences. Veteran instructors offer guidance as you discover the special legal and developmental challenges that students and their families face.

Enjoy the benefits of hands-on learning as you choose from a concentration in physical education and health or adventure based learning. The curriculum includes a strong foundation in science to empower graduates to be leaders in these fields.

All of Elon’s education majors lead to teacher licensure with additional testing requirements.

In addition, a non-licensure program is offered in adventure, health and physical education.

About Elon

GRADUATE DEGREES AND LICENSURE PROGRAMS MASTER OF EDUCATION Earn a master’s that will impact your teaching philosophy and practice as an educator. This blended program allows educators to focus on learning outcomes and teaching practices to impact their students.

M.A. IN HIGHER EDUCATION The program is designed to prepare highly effective professionals for roles as administrators, educators and mentors in a variety of college and university settings. Students will experience a curriculum linked by a series of educationally enriching activities and relationships. Students are enrolled full time in a two-year, 36-hour program that incorporates study abroad, internships, research experiences and a paid apprenticeship.

AIG LICENSURE For teachers seeking Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG) add-on licensure to their North Carolina teaching license, Elon offers a 12-credit-hour certificate program with the option to transition into the M.Ed. program.

Core Values: Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for engaged learning. Elon is a leader in global engagement and experiential education, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is known for academic excellence across the curriculum, and for experiential learning programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, internships, leadership and service learning. Elon is ranked as a top-100 National University in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” guide. Elon is #84 among the nation’s most prestigious comprehensive universities, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #11 most innovative national university. Elon is the only university recognized for excellence in all eight academic programs that “Focus on Student Success,” ranking #1 in study abroad and learning communities and #2 in first-year experiences and service learning.

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Academic Programs: Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs. More than 440 full-time faculty members teach in 60-plus undergraduate majors, along with master’s programs in accounting, business administration, management, education, higher education, interactive media and physician assistant studies; and doctoral programs in physical therapy and law. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top 8 percent of U.S. private universities. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-1 and the average class size is 20.

Schedule A Visit: Visit Elon, tour the campus and attend a class or talk with a professor. Schedule a campus experience at elon.edu/visitelon.

Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions.

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MAJORS

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Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

Elementary Education Early Childhood Education Identify best practices for engaging young children of all abilities in creative, dynamic play that fosters cognitive and language development. Learn to consider families and the environments in which your students live as integral to lesson planning.

Gain experience developing an advocacy agenda around young children and their families.

Learn to give children the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Rigorous coursework and carefully sequenced internships create optimal learning experiences as you prepare to teach elementary school students.

Middle Grades Education Study the development of students at this pivotal stage in life. You’ll learn early the value of collaboration with colleagues, students’ families and external agencies as you work to provide a stimulating educational environment for all.

Adventure, Health, and Physical Education

Secondary and K-12 Programs Earn N.C. licensure for grades 9-12 in biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, physics and social studies.

Elon also offers programs leading to K-12 licensure in music education and Spanish.

Special Education Collaborate with Elon faculty and teachers from local schools as you learn the best ways to meet the needs of students with learning differences. Veteran instructors offer guidance as you discover the special legal and developmental challenges that students and their families face.

Enjoy the benefits of hands-on learning as you choose from a concentration in physical education and health or adventure based learning. The curriculum includes a strong foundation in science to empower graduates to be leaders in these fields.

All of Elon’s education majors lead to teacher licensure with additional testing requirements.

In addition, a non-licensure program is offered in adventure, health and physical education.

About Elon

GRADUATE DEGREES AND LICENSURE PROGRAMS MASTER OF EDUCATION Earn a master’s that will impact your teaching philosophy and practice as an educator. This blended program allows educators to focus on learning outcomes and teaching practices to impact their students.

M.A. IN HIGHER EDUCATION The program is designed to prepare highly effective professionals for roles as administrators, educators and mentors in a variety of college and university settings. Students will experience a curriculum linked by a series of educationally enriching activities and relationships. Students are enrolled full time in a two-year, 36-hour program that incorporates study abroad, internships, research experiences and a paid apprenticeship.

AIG LICENSURE For teachers seeking Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG) add-on licensure to their North Carolina teaching license, Elon offers a 12-credit-hour certificate program with the option to transition into the M.Ed. program.

Core Values: Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for engaged learning. Elon is a leader in global engagement and experiential education, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is known for academic excellence across the curriculum, and for experiential learning programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, internships, leadership and service learning. Elon is ranked as a top-100 National University in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” guide. Elon is #84 among the nation’s most prestigious comprehensive universities, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #11 most innovative national university. Elon is the only university recognized for excellence in all eight academic programs that “Focus on Student Success,” ranking #1 in study abroad and learning communities and #2 in first-year experiences and service learning.

336-278-3566 | admissions@elon.edu |

Academic Programs: Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs. More than 440 full-time faculty members teach in 60-plus undergraduate majors, along with master’s programs in accounting, business administration, management, education, higher education, interactive media and physician assistant studies; and doctoral programs in physical therapy and law. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top 8 percent of U.S. private universities. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-1 and the average class size is 20.

Schedule A Visit: Visit Elon, tour the campus and attend a class or talk with a professor. Schedule a campus experience at elon.edu/visitelon.

Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions.

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EDUCATING IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

At Elon, you’ll be prepared to lead in the classroom and beyond. The value of learning to empower others effectively is useful no matter your career trajectory.

School of Education students are immersed in the rich world of arts and sciences.

A foundation in a broad range of topics ensures alumni are prepared to lead and can adapt to changing professional demands. Students pursue in-depth research studies and analysis of educational theories and practices.

At Elon you’ll work with accomplished faculty, including published authors and recipients of major grants. Upon graduation you will be prepared to educate in a variety of fields and capacities.

EMPOWERING Educators IMPACTING Students

Premier Scholarship /// Teaching Fellows

100%

of all Elon teacher candidates in the class of 2019 exceeded both North Carolina and national average scores on edTPA performance tasks.

Over half of 2019 graduates met or exceeded the edTPA highly qualified score, making them eligible for higher pay.

Work with a faculty mentor on scholarly research investigating a problem or question related to your field of study. Fellows and faculty publish and present shared research.

Spend two Winter Terms engaged in domestic study experiences that will broaden your perspective and complement your education studies.

A Mark of Excellence /// Outstanding Alumni Elon graduates are community leaders who bring knowledge, action and thoughtful reflection to all they do. Alumni include national and state Teachers of the Year.

Graduates have an impact across the world. Some alumni are pursuing master’s degrees, while others are working as educators in schools, communities and agencies from Washington, D.C., to Thailand. Here are some examples:

Elon’s School of Education combines a challenging curriculum with ongoing internship

The Elon Teaching Fellows Program prepares leaders and scholars who contribute significantly to the quality of birth-12 education and who are influential decision makers on the local, state, national and international levels. This four-year experience inspires students to think critically and embrace diversity, lead within and beyond the classroom, and participate meaningfully in a global society.

Program features include:

Tutor in local schools, participate in retreats and common readings with your cohort, attend academic seminars and take field trips to innovative schools.

Twenty-five Teaching Fellows receive scholarships valued at $5,500 per year up to four years. The combined value of the scholarship and programming opportunities totals $29,500. Visit elon.edu/fellows to apply by January 15.

North American language and cultural assistant at the Ministerio de Educación de España in Spain

experiences and opportunities for international study in your major. Your studies begin

Athletic trainer for Valdosta State University

with a firm foundation in the arts and sciences and continue as you work with students

National physics teacher of the year Ph.D. candidate at University of Tennessee

as early as your first year. The school, which includes the Department of Education and

Special education teacher in England

Wellness, will prepare you to be an ethical leader and an advocate for learners of all ages.

English as a second language teacher in Thailand Elementary teacher in a low-income North Carolina school Secondary school principal in Mexico

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Two Fulbright Teaching Assistantship recipients in 2018-19

When I was immersed in student teaching and finally able to apply everything, I realized that what I had been learning in the classroom at Elon was huge. It gave me an advantage over other teaching candidates when I was looking for a job because I spent four years in a classroom and learned firsthand the important things about being a teacher, such as being adaptable and reflective.”

Victoria Parrish ’18 teaches third grade in Durham County, N.C. Schools.

She majored in elementary education and spent her senior year at Elon student teaching in a fifth-grade classroom.

EDUCATION MINORS

Adventure Based Learning Coaching Early Childhood Education Environmental Education Physical Education and Health Teaching and Learning Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Wellness and Health Education

I pursued a minor in environmental education because I was interested in seeing education beyond the traditional classroom. I learned about the interconnectedness between nature and academic disciplines.”

ISABELLE FAGEN ’18, recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship

TABITHA CORE ’16 and ROBIN GOTTLIEB ’16 edited and published “Costa Rica: From Arenal to Zapote (Gringo Guests on Tico Turf ),” a book of blog entries from students enrolled in an Elon course on the culture of Costa Rica as part of their Teaching Fellows research project. The book was created as a resource to help future students who want to study abroad in a nation known for rapid social, economic and environmental changes. The book is available on Amazon.com. All proceeds benefit Elon University scholarships for study abroad.

of Teaching Fellows study abroad and conduct research

North Carolina Teaching Fellows The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program (NCTF) is a competitive, merit-based forgivable loan for service program that provides up to $8,250 a year for up to four years ($33,000) to highly-qualified students from North Carolina who are committed to teaching special education or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field in a North Carolina public school. Elon University is one of only five partner institutions for this program. The application and selection process for NCTF is separate from the Elon Teaching Fellows program. Students can receive a NCTF award and combine it with any other scholarship at Elon. Apply for NCTF at myapps.northcarolina.edu/ ncteachingfellows by the deadline, January 13, 2020.

VENTURE BEYOND with global study in Dunedin, New Zealand School of Education students have the opportunity to study at the School of Education Center at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, and participate in adventure and teaching experiences during Winter Term. Many School of Education students also study in Malawi, India and other destinations.

EDUCATING IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

At Elon, you’ll be prepared to lead in the classroom and beyond. The value of learning to empower others effectively is useful no matter your career trajectory.

School of Education students are immersed in the rich world of arts and sciences.

A foundation in a broad range of topics ensures alumni are prepared to lead and can adapt to changing professional demands. Students pursue in-depth research studies and analysis of educational theories and practices.

At Elon you’ll work with accomplished faculty, including published authors and recipients of major grants. Upon graduation you will be prepared to educate in a variety of fields and capacities.

EMPOWERING Educators IMPACTING Students

Premier Scholarship /// Teaching Fellows

100%

of all Elon teacher candidates in the class of 2019 exceeded both North Carolina and national average scores on edTPA performance tasks.

Over half of 2019 graduates met or exceeded the edTPA highly qualified score, making them eligible for higher pay.

Work with a faculty mentor on scholarly research investigating a problem or question related to your field of study. Fellows and faculty publish and present shared research.

Spend two Winter Terms engaged in domestic study experiences that will broaden your perspective and complement your education studies.

A Mark of Excellence /// Outstanding Alumni Elon graduates are community leaders who bring knowledge, action and thoughtful reflection to all they do. Alumni include national and state Teachers of the Year.

Graduates have an impact across the world. Some alumni are pursuing master’s degrees, while others are working as educators in schools, communities and agencies from Washington, D.C., to Thailand. Here are some examples:

Elon’s School of Education combines a challenging curriculum with ongoing internship

The Elon Teaching Fellows Program prepares leaders and scholars who contribute significantly to the quality of birth-12 education and who are influential decision makers on the local, state, national and international levels. This four-year experience inspires students to think critically and embrace diversity, lead within and beyond the classroom, and participate meaningfully in a global society.

Program features include:

Tutor in local schools, participate in retreats and common readings with your cohort, attend academic seminars and take field trips to innovative schools.

Twenty-five Teaching Fellows receive scholarships valued at $5,500 per year up to four years. The combined value of the scholarship and programming opportunities totals $29,500. Visit elon.edu/fellows to apply by January 15.

North American language and cultural assistant at the Ministerio de Educación de España in Spain

experiences and opportunities for international study in your major. Your studies begin

Athletic trainer for Valdosta State University

with a firm foundation in the arts and sciences and continue as you work with students

National physics teacher of the year Ph.D. candidate at University of Tennessee

as early as your first year. The school, which includes the Department of Education and

Special education teacher in England

Wellness, will prepare you to be an ethical leader and an advocate for learners of all ages.

English as a second language teacher in Thailand Elementary teacher in a low-income North Carolina school Secondary school principal in Mexico

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Two Fulbright Teaching Assistantship recipients in 2018-19

When I was immersed in student teaching and finally able to apply everything, I realized that what I had been learning in the classroom at Elon was huge. It gave me an advantage over other teaching candidates when I was looking for a job because I spent four years in a classroom and learned firsthand the important things about being a teacher, such as being adaptable and reflective.”

Victoria Parrish ’18 teaches third grade in Durham County, N.C. Schools.

She majored in elementary education and spent her senior year at Elon student teaching in a fifth-grade classroom.

EDUCATION MINORS

Adventure Based Learning Coaching Early Childhood Education Environmental Education Physical Education and Health Teaching and Learning Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Wellness and Health Education

I pursued a minor in environmental education because I was interested in seeing education beyond the traditional classroom. I learned about the interconnectedness between nature and academic disciplines.”

ISABELLE FAGEN ’18, recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship

TABITHA CORE ’16 and ROBIN GOTTLIEB ’16 edited and published “Costa Rica: From Arenal to Zapote (Gringo Guests on Tico Turf ),” a book of blog entries from students enrolled in an Elon course on the culture of Costa Rica as part of their Teaching Fellows research project. The book was created as a resource to help future students who want to study abroad in a nation known for rapid social, economic and environmental changes. The book is available on Amazon.com. All proceeds benefit Elon University scholarships for study abroad.

of Teaching Fellows study abroad and conduct research

North Carolina Teaching Fellows The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program (NCTF) is a competitive, merit-based forgivable loan for service program that provides up to $8,250 a year for up to four years ($33,000) to highly-qualified students from North Carolina who are committed to teaching special education or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field in a North Carolina public school. Elon University is one of only five partner institutions for this program. The application and selection process for NCTF is separate from the Elon Teaching Fellows program. Students can receive a NCTF award and combine it with any other scholarship at Elon. Apply for NCTF at myapps.northcarolina.edu/ ncteachingfellows by the deadline, January 13, 2020.

VENTURE BEYOND with global study in Dunedin, New Zealand School of Education students have the opportunity to study at the School of Education Center at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, and participate in adventure and teaching experiences during Winter Term. Many School of Education students also study in Malawi, India and other destinations.

EDUCATING IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

At Elon, you’ll be prepared to lead in the classroom and beyond. The value of learning to empower others effectively is useful no matter your career trajectory.

School of Education students are immersed in the rich world of arts and sciences.

A foundation in a broad range of topics ensures alumni are prepared to lead and can adapt to changing professional demands. Students pursue in-depth research studies and analysis of educational theories and practices.

At Elon you’ll work with accomplished faculty, including published authors and recipients of major grants. Upon graduation you will be prepared to educate in a variety of fields and capacities.

EMPOWERING Educators IMPACTING Students

Premier Scholarship /// Teaching Fellows

100%

of all Elon teacher candidates in the class of 2019 exceeded both North Carolina and national average scores on edTPA performance tasks.

Over half of 2019 graduates met or exceeded the edTPA highly qualified score, making them eligible for higher pay.

Work with a faculty mentor on scholarly research investigating a problem or question related to your field of study. Fellows and faculty publish and present shared research.

Spend two Winter Terms engaged in domestic study experiences that will broaden your perspective and complement your education studies.

A Mark of Excellence /// Outstanding Alumni Elon graduates are community leaders who bring knowledge, action and thoughtful reflection to all they do. Alumni include national and state Teachers of the Year.

Graduates have an impact across the world. Some alumni are pursuing master’s degrees, while others are working as educators in schools, communities and agencies from Washington, D.C., to Thailand. Here are some examples:

Elon’s School of Education combines a challenging curriculum with ongoing internship

The Elon Teaching Fellows Program prepares leaders and scholars who contribute significantly to the quality of birth-12 education and who are influential decision makers on the local, state, national and international levels. This four-year experience inspires students to think critically and embrace diversity, lead within and beyond the classroom, and participate meaningfully in a global society.

Program features include:

Tutor in local schools, participate in retreats and common readings with your cohort, attend academic seminars and take field trips to innovative schools.

Twenty-five Teaching Fellows receive scholarships valued at $5,500 per year up to four years. The combined value of the scholarship and programming opportunities totals $29,500. Visit elon.edu/fellows to apply by January 15.

North American language and cultural assistant at the Ministerio de Educación de España in Spain

experiences and opportunities for international study in your major. Your studies begin

Athletic trainer for Valdosta State University

with a firm foundation in the arts and sciences and continue as you work with students

National physics teacher of the year Ph.D. candidate at University of Tennessee

as early as your first year. The school, which includes the Department of Education and

Special education teacher in England

Wellness, will prepare you to be an ethical leader and an advocate for learners of all ages.

English as a second language teacher in Thailand Elementary teacher in a low-income North Carolina school Secondary school principal in Mexico

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Two Fulbright Teaching Assistantship recipients in 2018-19

When I was immersed in student teaching and finally able to apply everything, I realized that what I had been learning in the classroom at Elon was huge. It gave me an advantage over other teaching candidates when I was looking for a job because I spent four years in a classroom and learned firsthand the important things about being a teacher, such as being adaptable and reflective.”

Victoria Parrish ’18 teaches third grade in Durham County, N.C. Schools.

She majored in elementary education and spent her senior year at Elon student teaching in a fifth-grade classroom.

EDUCATION MINORS

Adventure Based Learning Coaching Early Childhood Education Environmental Education Physical Education and Health Teaching and Learning Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Wellness and Health Education

I pursued a minor in environmental education because I was interested in seeing education beyond the traditional classroom. I learned about the interconnectedness between nature and academic disciplines.”

ISABELLE FAGEN ’18, recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship

TABITHA CORE ’16 and ROBIN GOTTLIEB ’16 edited and published “Costa Rica: From Arenal to Zapote (Gringo Guests on Tico Turf ),” a book of blog entries from students enrolled in an Elon course on the culture of Costa Rica as part of their Teaching Fellows research project. The book was created as a resource to help future students who want to study abroad in a nation known for rapid social, economic and environmental changes. The book is available on Amazon.com. All proceeds benefit Elon University scholarships for study abroad.

of Teaching Fellows study abroad and conduct research

North Carolina Teaching Fellows The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program (NCTF) is a competitive, merit-based forgivable loan for service program that provides up to $8,250 a year for up to four years ($33,000) to highly-qualified students from North Carolina who are committed to teaching special education or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field in a North Carolina public school. Elon University is one of only five partner institutions for this program. The application and selection process for NCTF is separate from the Elon Teaching Fellows program. Students can receive a NCTF award and combine it with any other scholarship at Elon. Apply for NCTF at myapps.northcarolina.edu/ ncteachingfellows by the deadline, January 13, 2020.

VENTURE BEYOND with global study in Dunedin, New Zealand School of Education students have the opportunity to study at the School of Education Center at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, and participate in adventure and teaching experiences during Winter Term. Many School of Education students also study in Malawi, India and other destinations.

MAJORS

Nonprofit Org US Postage PAID Elon, NC Permit No. 

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

Elementary Education Early Childhood Education Identify best practices for engaging young children of all abilities in creative, dynamic play that fosters cognitive and language development. Learn to consider families and the environments in which your students live as integral to lesson planning.

Gain experience developing an advocacy agenda around young children and their families.

Learn to give children the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Rigorous coursework and carefully sequenced internships create optimal learning experiences as you prepare to teach elementary school students.

Middle Grades Education Study the development of students at this pivotal stage in life. You’ll learn early the value of collaboration with colleagues, students’ families and external agencies as you work to provide a stimulating educational environment for all.

Adventure, Health, and Physical Education

Secondary and K-12 Programs Earn N.C. licensure for grades 9-12 in biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, physics and social studies.

Elon also offers programs leading to K-12 licensure in music education and Spanish.

Special Education Collaborate with Elon faculty and teachers from local schools as you learn the best ways to meet the needs of students with learning differences. Veteran instructors offer guidance as you discover the special legal and developmental challenges that students and their families face.

Enjoy the benefits of hands-on learning as you choose from a concentration in physical education and health or adventure based learning. The curriculum includes a strong foundation in science to empower graduates to be leaders in these fields.

All of Elon’s education majors lead to teacher licensure with additional testing requirements.

In addition, a non-licensure program is offered in adventure, health and physical education.

About Elon

GRADUATE DEGREES AND LICENSURE PROGRAMS MASTER OF EDUCATION Earn a master’s that will impact your teaching philosophy and practice as an educator. This blended program allows educators to focus on learning outcomes and teaching practices to impact their students.

M.A. IN HIGHER EDUCATION The program is designed to prepare highly effective professionals for roles as administrators, educators and mentors in a variety of college and university settings. Students will experience a curriculum linked by a series of educationally enriching activities and relationships. Students are enrolled full time in a two-year, 36-hour program that incorporates study abroad, internships, research experiences and a paid apprenticeship.

AIG LICENSURE For teachers seeking Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG) add-on licensure to their North Carolina teaching license, Elon offers a 12-credit-hour certificate program with the option to transition into the M.Ed. program.

Core Values: Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for engaged learning. Elon is a leader in global engagement and experiential education, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is known for academic excellence across the curriculum, and for experiential learning programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, internships, leadership and service learning. Elon is ranked as a top-100 National University in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” guide. Elon is #84 among the nation’s most prestigious comprehensive universities, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #11 most innovative national university. Elon is the only university recognized for excellence in all eight academic programs that “Focus on Student Success,” ranking #1 in study abroad and learning communities and #2 in first-year experiences and service learning.

336-278-3566 | admissions@elon.edu |

Academic Programs: Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs. More than 440 full-time faculty members teach in 60-plus undergraduate majors, along with master’s programs in accounting, business administration, management, education, higher education, interactive media and physician assistant studies; and doctoral programs in physical therapy and law. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top 8 percent of U.S. private universities. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-1 and the average class size is 20.

Schedule A Visit: Visit Elon, tour the campus and attend a class or talk with a professor. Schedule a campus experience at elon.edu/visitelon.

Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions.

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Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

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E A R LY C H I L D H O O D E D U C AT I O N |

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Uplifting Every Student elon.edu/education