Where can you instill young minds with a love for learning, for life, and for truth? In the classroom, you not only teach the three Rs but also have the opportunity to model integrity, practice fairness, recognize each child’s strengths, and reward good effort. Consider the profound influence you can have on the life of a child as a Christian teacher who is committed to excellence. Whether your classroom is in a Christian school, a public school, at home, or on a mission field, Maranatha will equip you to fulfill your calling as an effective teacher.
There were 74 Elementary Education majors at Maranatha in the spring of 2011. Elementary Education consistently shows up as one of the top five most popular majors in American colleges and universities, and it’s among the most popular majors at Maranatha.
Suggested Schedule
This is the suggested class list for the Elementary Education major. You may also look over the details for our Early Childhood major.
Year 1
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
| The Modern World (History Minor) | 3 | Ancient Civilizations (History Minor) | 3 |
| Math for the Elementary Teacher 1 | 3 | Math for the Elementary Teacher 2 | 3 |
| Old Testament Survey | 2 | Geography Course | 3 |
| Christian Life 1 | 1 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| English Composition 1 | 3 | English Composition 2 | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 2 |
Summer
Summer 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
| Literature Elective | 3 |
| General Psychology | 3 |
Year 2
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sec. & Middle School Teaching Methods | 2 | Sophomore Fieldwork | 0 |
| Human Relations | 3 | Curriculum & Methods in Music | 1 |
| The Exceptional Child | 3 | Curriculum & Methods in Art | 1 |
| United States History 1 (History Minor) | 3 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Biology, Ecology, and Environmental for ELED Teacher | 4 | United States History 2 (History Minor) | 3 |
| Principles of Bible Study | 2 | Astronomy, Geology & Meterology for ELED Teacher | 4 |
| Christian Life 2 | 1 | ||
| Baptist Heritage | 3 |
Summer
Summer 2 | Credits |
|---|---|
| Childrens Literature | 3 |
| Bible Elective | 2 |
Year 3
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Level Status | 0 | Teaching Language Arts | 3 |
| Junior Fieldwork | 0 | Curriculum and Methods in Physical Education and Health | 2 |
| Curriculum & Methods in Mathematics | 3 | Diagnosis & Treatment of Reading | 3 |
| Curriculum & Methods in Social Studies | 3 | Disabilities | 3 |
| Historical Method & Philosophy (HM) | 3 | Instructional Media & Technology | 3 |
| Chemistry & Physics for Elem. Teacher | 4 | Asian or Native American History (HM) | 3 |
| Christian Life 3 | 1 | Bible Doctrine 2 | 3 |
| Bible Doctrine 1 | 3 |
Summer
Summer 3 | Credits |
|---|---|
| Bible Elective | 2 |
| Music Elective | 2 |
Year 4
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Seminar | 0 | Supervised Student Teaching-Lincense | 12 |
| Pre-ST Portfolio Review | 0 | Post-ST Portfolio Review | 0 |
| Curriculum & Methods in Reading | 3 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 3 | ||
| Educational Assessment | 2 | ||
| History Electives (History Minor) | 6 | ||
| Classroom Management | 2 | ||
| Bible Elective | 2 |
Alumni
Eddie Washetas (‘07) chose to go into elementary education because he sees it as a vital time to be a positive influence on students. An analogy that stuck with him for years is that children are like wet concrete: the longer they are left to develop, the harder they will be to shape. His advice for someone who hopes to have an effective ministry while teaching in a public school? “Be genuine. One thing I have learned working in the public school setting is that the stress of the job shows who you really are. Kids, parents, and, most importantly, your co-workers are watching. If you call yourself a Christian, you had better be ready to live it.“