Majors/Minors

Interested in Elementary Education?

When you receive a degree in Elementary Education from William Penn, you will be prepared to teach the variety of children found in 21st century classrooms. In addition to classroom work, you'll spend over 100 hours in elementary classrooms--observing, aiding, teaching, and tutoring. Many Elementary Education majors also earn  additional K-6 endorsements in one or more of the following areas:

·         Athletic Coaching

·         English as a Second Language (EASL)  For additional information about EASL, click here.

·         Health

·         Physical Education

·         Reading

·         Special Education-Strategist I

Secondary Endorsements

As a Secondary Education student, you'll receive extensive coursework and practical experience in both the education field and your chosen field(s) of interest. At William Penn University, you may become endorsed in the following areas:

·         American Government/American History

·         American Government/Psychology

·         American Government/Sociology

·         American History/Psychology

·         American History/Sociology

·         Biology/Chemistry

·         Biology/Earth Science

·         Biology/Physics

·         Business-General

·         Biology/General Science/Physical Science

·         Driver and Safety Education

·         English/Language Arts/Journalism

·         English as a Second Language (EASL)   For additional information about EASL, click here.

·         Health

·         Industrial Technology

·         Mathematics

·         Physical Education/Health/Coaching

·         Speech Communication-Theater

·         Special Education-Strategist I