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Inspire the Leaders of Tomorrow

As an elementary education major, you鈥檒l be prepared to be a critical and reflective teacher with the knowledge and insight necessary to create a values-based learning environment for your students.

USM鈥檚 elementary education program is one of the most esteemed in the region with experienced faculty members mentoring and guiding you throughout the program.

Your clinical experiences are a 鈥渉ands-on鈥� approach to learning, immediately providing multiple opportunities for you to put theory into practice in a real-life school setting.

Our graduates make an impact on lives every day and have won awards at the district, state, and regional levels because of their work 鈥� a reflection of the strength of USM's students, faculty, and curriculum.

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If you鈥檙e looking to teach students in grades 6-12, consider our secondary education degree program.

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What Can You Do with an Elementary Education Degree?

Studying education means you will not only learn contemporary education theory, but you鈥檒l also observe master educators at work, gradually progressing until you lead your very own classroom of students.

Along your path to teaching licensure, our professors and staff provide exceptional professional support and mentoring opportunities. We鈥檒l also connect you with recent grads to help you through the process.

Once you graduate, you鈥檒l find that USM education graduates are in high demand 鈥� our graduates get jobs.

Entry level, state supported teacher salaries are legislated in the state in which our graduates choose to teach. The average Teacher Elementary School salary in Kansas is $62,000, with the range typically falling between $51,000 and $75,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Traditional advanced career options may include:

• Elementary education teacher (preschool through sixth grade)
• Principal
• Superintendent
• School counselor

You may choose immediate entry into the workforce or earn a master鈥檚 degree 鈥� with an advanced degree, you increase your potential for earning and career opportunities.

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Why Choose USM?

Inspiring, thought-provoking classes provide you with a means to:

• Learn techniques to engage children in preschool to sixth grade in high interest academics, preparing them to meet the challenges of the future
• Become creative, critical, and reflective thinkers
• Teach content to children in meaningful lessons infused with current educational research and 21st Century skills
• Possess professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions
• Enter the education field as a well-respected professional

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Alumni Spotlight

Meet Ilani Mann

"花椒直播 has really pushed me to step outside of my comfort zone and has prepared me to not only be a teacher but to be an impactful teacher.鈥�

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Placement Schools

The 花椒直播 education department identifies placement schools within neighboring school districts each year. The following list provides examples of placement school districts where you can complete your student teaching and other field experiences:

• Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kan.
• USD 202 鈥� Turner
• USD 203 鈥� Piper
• USD 204 鈥� Bonner Springs
• USD 207 鈥� Fort Leavenworth
• USD 229 鈥� Blue Valley
• USD 232 鈥� De Soto
• USD 233 鈥� Olathe
• USD 033 鈥� Kansas City, Mo.
• USD 453 鈥� Leavenworth
• USD 458 鈥� Basehor -Linwood
• USD 464 鈥� Tonganoxie
• USD 469 鈥� Lansing
• USD 500 鈥� Kansas City, Kan.
• USD 512 鈥� Shawnee Mission 

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Academic Plan

Education Licensure & Outcomes

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Meet the Faculty

Accreditation

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the University of 花椒直播 education programs. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.