Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at University of the Ozarks 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 Arkansas colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

The Elementary Education program at Ozarks is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education since 1981.

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University of the Ozarks (Ozarks)

218 College Dr, Melbourne, AR

Ozarks is a nonprofit private institution located in Clarksville, Arkansas and provides a large number of program options for students. The Presbyterian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Ozarks, with only about 630 students enrolled, offers a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs University of the Ozarks offers:

• Biology
• Business Administration
• Advertising and Marketing
• Elementary Education
• Accounting

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Ozarks. A score between 920 - 1095 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of around 85 percent of which only 24 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,300. Ozarks may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of the Ozarks Eagles participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)
• Tennis (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ozarks offers a bachelor'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

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