In pursuit of the development of the whole person, Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build a sense of community and promote responsible leadership for service in the world. As an institution of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the University holds the conviction that wholeness of personality, true vocation and the most useful service to God and the world are best discerned from the perspective of Christian faith. As a community of learning, the University provides programs of undergraduate, graduate and continuing study committed to the liberal arts and sciences as a foundation for a wide variety of careers and as guidance for a meaningful life.
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education
32 months
Program Duration
Hybrid
Program Format
Program Info
Elementary Education: The Elementary Education major prepares students to take charge of K-6 grade classrooms across our region and beyond. This nationally recognized program is built upon exceptional partnerships with public schools throughout central and western North Carolina. Students are immersed in a variety of courses that prepare them to effectively plan and deliver research-based instruction, differentiate the curriculum for all learners, use the latest instructional technologies and develop a global perspective for 21st century classrooms. A strong emphasis is placed on the critical importance of serving students with disabilities and other exceptionalities within the regular and special education classrooms. As such, all Elementary Education majors have the opportunity to earn teacher licensure in both Elementary Education and Special Education. We believe that this is the best preparation a future teacher can receive for today's classrooms. For more information visit the Elementary Education Degree page.
Middle Grades Education: The Middle Grades Education major prepares students to take charge of 6th-9th grade classrooms across our region and beyond. This nationally recognized program is built upon exceptional partnerships with public schools throughout central and western North Carolina. Students are immersed in a variety of courses which prepare them to effectively plan and deliver research-based instruction, differentiate the curriculum for all learners, use the latest instructional technologies and develop a global perspective for 21st century classrooms. A strong emphasis is placed on the critical importance of serving students with disabilities and other exceptionalities within the regular classroom. In addition, the Middle Grades program focuses on helping students understand young adolescents and how to effectively manage middle school classrooms. We believe that this is the best preparation a future teacher can receive for today's classrooms. For more information, visit the Middle Grades Education page.
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Amount
Description
$5500 per year
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
Teaching Scholars Scholarship
$2000 per year
Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
Federal work study opportunities available
Elementary Education, Middle/Junior High School (Mathematics, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Science)
Art (K-12) Biology (9-12) Birth to Kindergarten (PK-K) Elementary Education (K-6) English (9-12) Health & Physical Education (K-12) History (9-12) Language Arts, Middle Grades (6-9) Math (9-12) Math, Middle Grades (6-12) Music (K-12) Science (9-12) Science, Middle Grades (6-9) Social Studies (9-12) Social Studies, Middle Grades (6-9) Spanish (K-12)
Program Hallmarks
Elementary Education majors engage in over 900 hours of field experience in public school classrooms. Additionally, all students (Elementary Education and Middle Grades Education majors) complete student teaching in a public school for one full school year during their senior year.
Students are required to take and pass four courses that prepare them to teach diverse populations.
Adaptations, Accommodations, and Differentiation (EDU 216) is a study of decision-making processes involved in adapting accommodating and differentiating instruction to facilitate the learning of children from middle childhood through adolescence.
Culture, Literacy, and Learning (EDU 219) explores the cultural aspects and literacy needs of school-aged English Language Learners (ELL) and examines research-based practices for instructing ELL learners. The course engages learners in self-reflection, considerations of cultural diversity, and applications of literacy strategies for linguistically diverse students.
Classroom Management in Inclusive and Special Education Settings (SED 252) introduces students to research-validated behavioral strategies used to promote a positive learning environment. Small group and individualized strategies that enable students with behavioral problems to develop academic and social competence is explored in this course.
During LRU's undergraduate education preparation programs, all students are assigned a faculty advisor to assist them with planning and progressing through the program. In early field experiences, students are provided with regular feedback from faculty leading the field experience courses. During the senior field experience, which includes a part-time internship completed during the fall semester and a full-time student teaching experience completed during the spring semester, students are supported by University Supervisors and faculty. Supervisors and faculty provide regular feedback to students. In addition, students complete the student teaching seminar, which is designed to prepare students to meet student teaching requirements and provide an in-depth examination of consultation/collaboration, professionalism, current licensure processes and options after graduation.
Stats
Gender
Male
Female
11%
89%
Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
0%
0%
6%
6%
0%
84%
3%
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