Undergraduate Programs

Elementary Education, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education prepares candidates to teach in kindergarten through sixth grade classrooms. The program provides a strong foundation in the core academic areas of Literacy, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, as well as developmentally appropriate teaching methods and evidence-based instructional practices. Graduates are equipped to foster intellectual, social, and emotional growth in young learners and to create inclusive, engaging learning environments.

Endorsement Options:

• Early Education PK–K
• English Education 5–9
• General Science Education 5–9
• Mathematics Education 5–9
• Social Studies Education 5–9
• Special Education Multi-Categorical K–6

Secondary Education, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education prepares candidates to teach in grades 5–12 and in specialized PreK–Adult or 5–Adult certification areas. The program emphasizes deep content knowledge within the chosen discipline, effective instructional design, and classroom management techniques appropriate for adolescent learners. Secondary educators play a vital role in preparing students for postsecondary education, careers, and lifelong learning.

Areas of Emphasis:

• English Education 5–9
• General Science Education 5–9
• Mathematics Education 5–9
• Social Studies Education 5–9
• Special Education Multi-Categorical 5–Adult

Training for your degree in education at Marshall University means you’ll benefit from all the advantages we provide to future teachers: Award-winning faculty, small classroom size, newly renovated facilities, multiple clinical experiences, a full semester of student teaching and training in technology.