Baylor offers certification and study options at bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral levels for students interested in elementary-age education for early childhood through sixth-grade learners.
BSEd in Elementary Education
Baylor's Elementary Education program prepares highly qualified teachers for work in diverse school settings in Early Childhood through Grade 6.
4+1 BSEd-MSEd in Elementary Education
Baylor’s Accelerated 4+1 BSEd-MSEd program in Elementary Education compresses the two programs and is ideal for aspiring educators who want to delve more deeply into a scholarly understanding of education history, theory, and practice before they enter the classroom.
MA in Teaching (MAT)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is a residential program offering initial teacher certification, with a certification track in elementary; it can be completed in 15 months. Scholarship opportunities make the cost of Baylor’s MAT program extremely competitive.
MA in Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Arts (MA) in Education is a residential, 33-semester-hour program, including a 12-hour specialization and successful completion and defense of a thesis. A full-time student may complete the program in 15 months.
MSEd in Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) is a residential, 36-semester-hour program, including a 15-hour specialization and a comprehensive exam. A full-time student may complete the program in 15 months.
PhD in Curriculum and Teaching
The PhD in Curriculum and Teaching is a residential degree program that develops graduates with the intellectual and moral background necessary to provide high-quality, long-term leadership at the university level in the field of curriculum and teaching. The degree requires 70 hours of coursework, including successful defense of a dissertation.