Elementary Licensure


	Featured Education School: Walden University

According to the BLS, licensed elementary teachers should enjoy excellent career prospects. There are several routes into elementary teaching and several different requirements to enable you to obtain licensure.

The importance of elementary licensure
The USA has both public and private schools. To teach in a public school, elementary teachers require at least a bachelor's degree and licensure. Private schools do not always require either of these, but offer far less career prospects. In addition to your degree, you also need to complete an approved teacher training program, plus sufficient subject and education credits to gain licensure. You will also need some teaching experience.

To gain licensure, you will be tested in basic skills, such as reading and writing, your proficiency in your chosen subject - in this case elementary education, and in your teaching skills. You will therefore also need some teaching experience.

The future of licensure
In certain cases, when there is a severe shortage of teachers in a certain subject, you may be able to gain licensure without all of the above. You will be closely monitored for your first few years of teaching to ensure your suitability for elementary education. In future, all licensure may move towards this method. Once you have started your teaching, most states require you to continue your education to retain your licensure. This is usually in the form of a master's degree.

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		Walden University Since 1970, Walden University has helped adult learners balance their personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master’s degree, or bachelor’s degree online. Walden is accredited, and considered one of the most respected and experienced distance-delivered institutions. At Walden, you’ll interact with other successful, career-driven peers, gain real-world knowledge from distinguished faculty, and accomplish all your goals with extensive student services and financial aid. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

		University of Phoenix With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect. In fact, University of Phoenix has helped thousands of students achieve the higher education they need to achieve higher success. We can help you too. Find out more. Click here to request more information.

		Argosy University Come explore the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical aspects of education and institutional administration in a collaborative environment that fosters innovative thinking. Argosy University's College of Education and Human Development equips students with tools to reach their personal and professional goals in this demanding field. Focus your studies in the area that matches your interests and aspirations. Gain more than theoretical knowledge from a faculty that shares their depth of current, practical experience through a hands-on approach to learning.

		Capella University Capella University is committed to delivering academic excellence online to our more than 19,000 learners. As an accredited university, we offer online undergraduate degrees in business and information technology and graduate degrees in business, education, human services, information technology, and psychology. Enrollment advisors and career counseling services are available to answer your questions. Contact us to learn more.

		Jones International University® Earn a high-quality degree that will make a difference in your career. Jones International University® offers self-paced degree specializations in Business, IT, Education, and Communications, tailored to your needs. Learn from a world-class faculty with students residing in over 70 countries. You'll learn from the brightest minds from leading universities, including Stanford, Columbia, and Georgetown. Founded in 1993, JIU™ is the first regionally accredited online university providing quality education for busy adults. Click here to find out more.

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