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The Elementary Education Paraprofessional and Career Changer Pathway is a program leading to a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education and initial certification in Elementary Education, grades pre-kindergarten through 5th grade (P-5).
This program is 100% online and is designed to meet the needs of paraprofessionals and career changers. If you are interested in this program, please contact us for a transcript evaluation. There may be some prerequisite courses needed if you do not currently hold an associate’s degree from a University System of Georgia (USG) institution and/or your bachelor’s degree is from a field other than education.
The cohort-based program begins each fall (August). Students will complete 4-5 classes per semester. The program meets all Georgia Professional Standards Commission rules and requirements for initial certification, including field experiences and grade band requirements (K-1, 2-3, and 4-5).
Students applying for the Special Education program should meet the following requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Education
Education Center
Rachel Abbott, Ph.D., CHES
rachel.abbott@gsw.edu
Thelma Sexton, Ed.D.
thelma.sexton@gsw.edu
Ready to take your education to the next level?
The Elementary Education program requires the completion of a concentration in Reading and Mathematics. The Elementary Education professional sequence enables students to develop understanding and abilities that are essential for teaching young students.
| Required Language Arts Courses | |
|---|---|
| EDRG 3020 | Language Arts |
| EDRG 3160 | Strategies of Teaching Early Literacy |
| EDRG 3280 | Literature for Children |
| EDRG 3260 | Strategies of Teaching Intermediate Literature |
| Required Mathematics Courses | |
| EDEC 3100 | Elementary Education Math Methods |
| MATH 2008 | Foundations of Numbers & Operations |
| MATH 3002 | Geometry for Teachers |
| MATH 3003 | Probability & Statistics for Teachers |
| MATH 4490 | History & Philosophy of Math |
This program allowed me to have the flexibility of being able to continue working and attend classes. It was a dream opportunity that allowed me to further my education and build a career that I loved.