Our elementary education program sets you up for success from day one. Starting your first semester, you’ll take courses that get you into real classrooms each year, building hands-on experience with elementary students. Our faculty emphasize active learning through discussions, projects, and simulations, preparing you thoroughly for student teaching.
Program Type: Major
Offered: On Campus
Credit Hours: 120
Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years
Department: Department of Education and Inclusive Services
96%
Job/Graduate School Placement Rate
1:1
tutoring, academic advising and career coaching
Program Highlights
Our Learning Environment
Our elementary education program features a child-centered preschool classroom, relaxing and spacious atriums for studying and collaborating, and rooms for tutoring school-age children.
Get Involved
To enhance your classroom learning, you can belong to SNDU – Students of North Dakota United.
Coursework and Specializations
All teacher education majors take a series of core classes, and many have clinical experience to accompany the class. Teacher candidates may add a kindergarten or reading concentration.
Careers & Outcomes
63K
Median annual salary for elementary teachers
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Careers
- Elementary School Administrators
- Elementary School teachers
- Kindergarten Teachers
Questions? We're Here to Help

Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu

Dr. Chelsie Hultz
Assistant Professor
701-858-4239
chelsie.hultz@minotstateu.edu
Additional Program Information
Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.