Overview

The Elementary Education program at Clayton State University will prepare individuals to work with students in grades P-5. The Clayton State University teacher education programs are maintained in partnership with eight county school systems in the University’s primary service area—Clayton, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale, and Griffin-Spalding. The Teacher Education Advisory Council serves as an external advisory group for all of Clayton State University’s teacher education programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Diagnoses Learning Needs: The graduate uses a variety of assessment techniques and utilizes appropriate technologies to gather information about students and integrates this information to determine learners' strengths and areas to be developed.
Plans for Student Learning: The graduate integrates knowledge of discipline content, of the nature of the learners, of learning theories, of instructional strategies and of state /local curriculum guides to plan instruction.
Facilitates Student Learning: The graduate implements instructional plans with flexibility and is guided by knowledge of discipline content, of the nature of the learners, of the learning theories and of instructional strategies.
Demonstrates Appropriate Knowledge: The graduate has general knowledge across a broad spectrum of liberal arts and sciences and possesses discipline specific knowledge at a level appropriate for the chosen teaching field.
Fosters Student Well-being to Support Learning: The graduate interacts with students, school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to foster student well-being and learning.
Assumes the Role of Professional Teacher: The graduate acts in accordance with structure, standards and responsibilities of the profession and recognizes the role of the school in supporting a democratic society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrated Physical Science for Elementary Education
Integrated Life and Earth Science for Elementary Education
Exploring Socio-Culture
Exploring Teaching and Learning
Music for Early Childhood Education
Exploring the Exceptional Learner

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morrow, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Overall GPA of 2.5
Completion of Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment
Completion of at least 45 semester hours of college credit (minimum requirement to submit application)
Students are required to complete all courses in Areas A-F with grades of A, B, C, or K before formal admission to program. This includes Grades of A, B, or C in EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, and EDUC 2130.
Attend Information Session
Meet with Advisor and/or Coordinator (Face-to-Face, online or email).
A one-page essay on why you want to be an Elementary Education teacher and additional writing samples maybe requested. (If reapplying, see Program Coordinator for essay topic).
2 recommendations from Clayton State professors (one from the School of Education)
Acceptable evaluations from professors on the Junior Year Assessment Form
Interview with Elementary Education Program Coordinator.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16296 USD / year

≈ 16296 USD / year
Out-of-State

15840 USD / year

≈ 15840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4176 USD / year

≈ 4176 USD / year

Living costs

Morrow

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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