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Start your journey to becoming a licensed teacher with Columbia International University’s comprehensive bachelor’s degree in Teacher Education. The program includes an undergraduate core in Bible, equips you with effective teaching strategies, classroom management techniques, and hands-on practicum experience so that you’re ready to impact students both spiritually and academically. Upon completion of the Teacher Education Major and state requirements, you’ll be recommended for initial licensure in elementary education (2nd–6th grade) with an add-on in early childhood (PK- 3rd grade).
CIU’s Education programs are endorsed by the Higher Education Accreditation Program (HEAP) of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Graduates who meet specific requirements can apply for ACSI teacher certificates. This program offers early childhood (PreK–3rd grade) and elementary (2nd–6th grade) education licensure, preparing you to teach all subjects in these grade levels.
Campus
August 25
120
College of Education
ABHE, ACSI HEAP, SACSCOC, SCDE
Our program leads to dual certification in early childhood and elementary education. With these qualifications, you'll be ready to teach children from Pre-Kindergarten to Sixth grade in diverse settings.
Our program integrates biblical principles with teaching methods, merging faith and education. You'll be prepared to teach with a Christian perspective, fostering academic growth and spiritual development.
Faculty-student relationships are prioritized, offering personalized support throughout your training. With small class sizes, you'll receive tailored guidance, ensuring deep learning and growth.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog:
This course surveys and analyzes the historical and philosophical ideas that guide educational theory and practice in schools today. The course focuses on the study of ideas and movements and their developmental effects on current educational settings in the United States. In addition, major consideration is given to Christian philosophical perspectives which are the foundation of Christian school education, with attention given to the goals of education, the nature of the learner and learning, the role of the teacher, and the content of curriculum as components of educational philosophy.
Emphasizes instructional strategies, technology, and curricular support for literacy development in reading and writing. A focus is placed on emergent literacy and addressing the diverse needs of learners. This course is part of the 12-credit hour South Carolina Read to Succeed requirement.
This is an in-depth study of learning, motivation, and change, and the implications this will have for teaching and counseling methods. You will focus on historical and modern cognitive research and testing, especially within the academic, relational, emotional, and spiritual arenas. You will also give particular attention to the development of biblical perspectives of learning theory.
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