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Address the developmental and learning needs of K–5 learners.
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Bachelor of Arts · Educator preparation
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Prepare to teach grades K–5 through a program that integrates professional educator preparation, meaningful classroom experience, and a biblical worldview.
CredentialBachelor of Arts
Typical length4 years
Total program120 credits
FormatIn person
Formation for life and service
Learn to teach. Prepare to lead.
Bring professional preparation, classroom experience, and a biblical worldview together as you prepare to serve children and communities.
Know Scripture. Grow in Christ. Serve wherever God calls.
What you’ll carry forward
A clear path from learning to service.
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Plan, teach, and assess learning in multicultural classrooms.
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Support each child through engaging instruction and thoughtful classroom practice.
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Serve communities as a professional educator who leads with Christlike character.
The ABC experience · Palmer, Alaska
This is more than where you study.
It is where you are formed.
Scripture, community, ministry, and Alaska come together in one unforgettable college experience.
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The details,
when you’re ready.
Open the official requirements to review credit totals, course lists, and the recommended sequence. The downloadable program sheet is available anytime.
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Program Requirements(120 Credits)
Biblical Studies(30 Credits)
- BI-BS1101 Inductive Bible Study** (3 Credits)
- BI-NT1101 New Testament Survey** (3 Credits)
- BI-NT2101 Life of Christ** (3 Credits)
- BI-OT1101 Old Testament Survey I** (3 Credits)
- BI-OT1102 Old Testament Survey II ** (3 Credits)
- BI-TH1101 Faith Foundations ** (3 Credits)
- BI-TH3101 Doctrines I: Prolegomena, Bibliology, Godhead** (3 Credits)
- BI-TH3102 Doctrines II: Angelology, Anthropology, Soteriology (3 Credits)
- BI-TH3103 Doctrines III: Ecclesiology, Eschatology** (3 Credits)
- BI-TH4101 Integrated Theology Seminar I ** (1.5 Credits)
- BI-TH4102 Integrated Theology Seminar II ** (1.5 Credits) Christian Ministry (9 Credits)
CM-CD1101 Biblical Living** (3 Credits) CM-CD1201 Defending the Faith** (3 Credits) CM-CD3101 Discipleship
General Education(36 Credits)
- GE-CM2101 Intercultural Communication (3 Credits)
- GE-EN1101 College Composition I (3 Credits)
- GE-EN1102 College Composition II (3 Credits)
- GE-EN2101 Introduction to Literature (3 Credits)
- GE-HI2101 Survey of Western Civilization I (3 Credits) or
- GE-HI2102 Survey of Western Civilization II (3 Credits)
- GE-HI3101 Alaska Studies (3 Credits)
- GE-MA1101 College Mathematics (3 Credits)
- GE-PH2101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credits)
- GE-PH3101 Survey of Worldviews (3 Credits) GE-SCxxxx Lab Science Elective (3 Credits)
- GE-SS2101 Social Structures: Marriage and Family (3 Credits) Educator Preparation (48 Credits)
ED-GE1101 Introduction to Teacher Education** (3 Credits) ED-GE1201 Principles of Child Development in
Multicultural Contexts**(3 Credits)
- ED-GE2101 Introduction to Educational Technology** (3 Credits)
- ED-GE2201 Introduction to Special Education** (3 Credits)
- ED-GE3201 Classroom Management Skills** (3 Credits)
- ED-IM3101 Instructional Methods: Science of Reading (3 Credits)
ED-IM3102 Instructional Methods: Language Arts
in Multicultural Contexts(3 Credits)
ED-IM3301 Instructional Methods: Elementary
Science and Social Studies(3 Credits)
ED-IM3401 Instructional Methods: Elementary Mathematics (3 Credits) ED-IM3501 Instructional Methods: Elementary
Expressive Arts (Art, Music, and Drama)(3 Credits)
ED-IM3601 Instructional Methods: Elementary Physical
Education (PE, Health, and Nutrition)(3 Credits)
- ED-IM3102 Instructional Scaffolding in Literacy (3 Credits)
- ED-ST4101 Student Teaching Practicum (3 Credits)
- ED-ST4201 Student Teaching (9 Credits)
Christian Ministry Training: 8 Semesters
** Indicates a “core” course in which a grade of C or better is required for graduation.
Degree Sequence
| Fall Freshmen Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-BS1101 | Inductive Bible Study** |
| 3 | BI-OT1101 | Old Testament Survey I ** |
| 3 | BI-TH1101 | Faith Foundations ** |
| 3 | GE-EN1101 | College Composition ** |
| 3 | ED-GE1101 | Introduction to Teacher Education ** |
| Spring Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CM-CD1201 | Defending the Faith ** |
| 3 | CM-CD1101 | Introduction Biblical Living ** |
| 3 | GE-EN1102 | College Composition II |
| 3 | GE-CM2101 | Intercultural Communication |
| 3 | ED-GE2101 | Introduction to Educational Technology ** |
| Fall Sophomore Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-NT1101 | New Testament Survey** |
| 3 | BI-TH2101 | Doctrines I: Prolegomena, Bibliology, Godhead** |
| 3 | GE-PH2101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| 3 | ED-GE1201 | Principles of Child Development in Multicultural Contexts ** |
| 3 | ED-IM3301 | Instructional Methods: Elementary Science and Social Studies |
| Spring Sophomore Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-NT2101 | Life of Christ ** |
| 3 | BI-OT1102 | Old Testament Survey II ** |
| 3 | GE-MA1101 | College Mathematics |
| 3 | ED-GE3201 | Classroom Management Skills ** |
| 3 | ED-GE2201 | Introduction to Special Education ** |
| Fall Junior Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | GE-EN2101 | Introduction to Literature |
| 3 | GE-SC | Lab Science Elective |
| 3 | ED-IM3101 | Instructional Methods: Science of Reading |
| 3 | ED-IM3501 | Instructional Methods: Elementary Expressive Arts (Art, Music, and Drama) |
| 3 | ED-IM3601 | Instructional Methods: Elementary Physical Education |
| Spring Junior Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-TH3102 | Doctrines II: Angelology, Anthropology, Soteriology** |
| 3 | GE-HI2101 | Survey of Western Civilization |
| 3 | CM-CD3101 | Discipleship |
| 3 | ED-IM3201 | Instructional Methods: Language Arts in Multicultural Contexts |
| 3 | ED-IM3401 | Instructional Methods: Elementary Mathematics |
| Fall Senior Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | BI-TH4101 | Integrated Theology Seminar I** |
| 3 | BI-TH3103 | Doctrines III: Ecclesiology, Eschatology** |
| 3 | GE-HI3101 | Alaska Studies |
| 3 | GE-SS2101 | Social Structures: Marriage & Family |
| 3 | ED-ST4101 | Student Teaching Practicum |
| 3 | ED-IM3102 | Instructional Scaffolding in Literacy |
| Spring Senior Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9 | ED-ST4201 | Student Teaching |
| 1.5 | BI-TH4102 | Integrated Theology Seminar II** |
| 3 | GE-PH3101 | Survey of Worldviews |
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