Bachelor of Arts in Classical Elementary Education
The Classical Education program comprises an interdisciplinary course of study in classical studies and classical teaching methods, grounded in the liberal arts tradition with a strong foundation in the traditions of the historical Christian faith. Students will gain a solid foundation in classical culture and the Christian intellectual tradition. Students are provided with the extensive knowledge in teaching strategies and objectives that will allow for the integration of classical education principles into the classroom. Fundamental classical concepts such as reading, literacy, critical thinking, grammar, English and math are recognized as playing a critical role within the classroom setting. Our student teachers are equipped to play a critical role in classroom education and make a lasting impact on students outside of the classroom as well. This program offers student teachers a firm foundation in the Liberal Arts that will deepen their understanding of Classical Education and help them to apply it to every aspect of the classroom.Licensure with Endorsement in Elementary Education
Classical Elementary Education at CCU
As a university grounded in the Liberal Arts, the integration of classical learning concepts in education is of great importance to CCU. Along with Classical Education, our students within this program are equipped to approach teaching with a biblical and Christ-like perspective in the way they treat their students, coworkers and leadership as well as the curriculum they will teach. Our student teachers are trained to help children develop educational and personally, through meaningful interaction and engagement. Graduates from this program will have extensive in-classroom teaching experience and will have emphasis in reading, language arts and social studies to complement their elementary education degree.
What can you do with a degree in classical elementary education?
- Apply for Colorado State Licensure in grades K-6
- Teach in public, private charter, Christian, or international schools
- Education specialization (principal, reading specialist, technology specialist)
- School counseling
Interesting Classes You Might Take
- Assessment of Learning and Critical Thinking
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
- Teaching Content Literacy and Writing
CCU graduates of the classical elementary licensure program earn four CCU areas of emphasis: Biblical studies, reading, English language arts and social studies.