In the elementary teacher preparation program, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to teach all subjects in kindergarten through fifth grade and a specific subject area in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Key elements include a strong foundation in all content areas plus additional depth in a selected teaching major, courses on the most effective teaching practices and a full-year, guided teaching internship in a public school after completion of the bachelor's degree.
MSU has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for both elementary and secondary education for more than 25 years by U.S. News & World Report.
Alumni Pursuits
Graduates in elementary education pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of child development, human behavior and education.
Alumni work at:
Chicago Public Schools (Illinois)
Lansing School District (Michigan)
Detroit Public Schools Community District (Michigan)
South Lyon Community Schools (Michigan)
Grand Rapids Public Schools (Michigan)
Fairfield Unified School District (California)
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Alumni work as:
Pre-kindergarten and elementary teachers
Middle school subject area teachers
Instructional coaches
January 2025
College of Education
501 Erickson Hall,
EAST LANSING,
Michigan,
48824, United States
MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school.
Minimum English requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.
Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
