Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Chesapeake College prepares students for careers as elementary teachers. The program focuses on teaching students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through eighth grade, depending on the school system or state regulations. Program courses include preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

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Chesapeake College (CSM)

8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata, MD

Chesapeake College, located in Wye Mills, Maryland, was founded in 1965 to serve the counties of Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, Queen Anne's and Kent. The School is a public two year institution, and the first of its type to be located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The school operates a second campus in Cambridge to provide more opportunities and easier access for residents of its service area.

Academics

As a comprehensive community college, Chesapeake College provides students with a variety of programs that allow them to pursue education or career training as desired. Academic transfer programs allow student complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a college or university to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career and technical programs provide an education and training in a high demand field or industry for students who intend to enter the workforce after completing the program. The length of the program will vary based on the type of education pursued but can be as short a six months and as long as two years.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Education
• Nursing
• General Studies
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment at Chesapeake College may do so by submitting an application, paying all fees and meeting the admissions criteria of being 18 years of age at minimum or having the equivalent of a high school diploma. Students are asked to submit transcripts and standardized test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. New Students are also encouraged to participate in orientation and to meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants and awarded based on need as determined by a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Chesapeake College offers an associate's degree program in elementary education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, elementary school teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 23
  • Average Annual Salary: $70210

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).