ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
SUGGESTED MINORS
Through small classes and close student-faculty interaction, the following concepts are emphasized: the ability to communicate clearly in both speech and writing, the ability to assess and address the varying needs, abilities and learning styles of all students, the ability to implement an integrated curriculum as well as employ various teaching methods and strategies, and the ability to understand the need for continuous professional growth when employed as a teacher.
The Teacher Education Program is approved by the State Department of Education in accordance with the Standards for State Approval of Teacher Education established by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification.
SUCCESS AS A SAINT
CAREER COMPETENCIES
Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.
Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.
Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.
Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.
HOW TO USE THIS MAP
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
Counseling Education Studies Literacy Psychology Communication Critical Thinking Leadership Technology
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Review your 4-year degree plan and the Program Pathway
Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly
Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office
Prepare for and pass the Praxis Core if you did not exempt with ACT/SAT scores
Join Educators Rising
Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or tutoring positions
Meet each of the faculty members in the Education department and participate in department events
FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP
Apply to the Teacher passing Praxis Core, passing or higher and maintaining Meet with your new faculty benchmark meetings
Apply for Student Teaching before Clinical Practice
Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel Apply for SC State Department Practice Clearance
Complete fingerprinting background check to Practice
Invest in business casual clothing
Create Handshake account
Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice
Explore average salaries for your career field
Start finalizing your resume Join Pi Lambda Theta higher
Make sure all state testing Core, PLT, Praxis II)
Create a LinkedIn profile
LEARNING & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
LEARNING EVERYWHERE PREPARE FOR
ENGAGE
SUCCESS
YEARS FINAL YEAR
Education Program after passing ED 200 with a C maintaining a 2.75 GPA faculty advisor and attend
Teaching at least 9 months Practice
Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements
Attend Senior Seminars and all final conferences and benchmark meetings
Apply to graduate
SAINTS ADVANTAGE
Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.
CAREER PATHS
Elementary School Teacher Curriculum
Designer
Career or Guidance Counselor School Principal
FURTHER EDUCATION
events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner
Department Clinical
fingerprinting for SLED and FBI prepare for your Clinical resume
if you have a 3.5 GPA or
testing is complete (Praxis profile
Schedule a mock interview with the Center for Career & Professional Development
Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair
Complete Clinical Practice
Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce
Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references
Apply for jobs in your field
Graduate/Doctoral Degree in Education, Administration, or Curriculum & Instruction
MBA
Graduate Degree in Psychology or Counseling
SKILLS
Interpersonal Skills
Project Management
Team Building
Collaborative Planning
Goal Setting & Evaluation
MIDDLE
GRADUATE SUCCESS
The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2021 graduate survey)
The Limestone University Elementary Education Program has a 96% retention rate.
81% of our graduates are still actively teaching in their classroom after the initial five year period, which is well above the national rate of 50%.
Our Education programs have a 100% job placement rate! Most graduates sign full-time contracts before graduation as a result of their student teaching experience.
LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
“My dream to become an educator looked like an impossible goal as a single mom earning a degree while trying to work full time and care for my children. I am thankful for the elementary education professors for supporting me and helping me realize my dream. I was never a number in this program and not even as an alumnus. I was coached,
Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:
Lindsay Bartholomew
Justin Davis
Katie Jones
Tom LeGrand
Katie Maher
Stacey Mason
Michelle Phillips-Meek
Kelly Tillinghast
guided, and encouraged on the pathway to becoming an educator who knew the importance of planning, implementing, and reflecting on lessons with individual students in mind. I am still part of the Elementary Education family and enjoy keeping in touch with my cohort and professors.”
Leslie Williams
Teacher - Cherokee Charter Academy
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
limestone.edu/elementary-education
1115 College Drive
South Carolina 29340
Gaffney,
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