The elementary education program prepares students to teach kindergarten through sixth-grade. A range of field experiences in the sophomore and junior years help students decide which grade level they would most like to teach. Students majoring in elementary education must also complete a major or endorsement in middle grades, early childhood, special education, English as a second language, Spanish, music, mathematics, science and physical education. Teachers can also be certified for kindergarten through 12th-grade art, music, physical education, and English as a second language.
There are currently about 250 students enrolled in the program. Approximately 50 students are involved in programs of supervised student teaching.
Accreditation
The Doane College Teacher Education Program is accredited by the North Central Association, the State of Nebraska and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Memberships
Doane College and the Teacher Education Division are members of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE), Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), Nebraska Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (NACTE); Nebraska Council for Teacher Education (NCTE); Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges of Teacher Education (AILACTE); and the Nebraska Network for Educational Renewal (NeNER).