Potential Careers
- Certified Teacher in Grades P-6,
- Many other careers related to teaching and education,
- Other careers requiring advanced skills in communication, long- and short-range planning, and professionalism.
B.S.E. - Elementary/Early Childhood Education
The ECP Program (Early Childhood/Elementary Education) supports the JSU learning-centered mission through the development of exceptional teachers who are well-prepared to instruct a diverse student population using the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required by professional educators.
- Graduates are qualified for a Class B Professional Teaching Certificate in the State of Alabama
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- Successful completion of the ECP Program qualifies teacher candidates for certification in Early Childhood Education (PK-3) and Elementary Education (K-6).
- The program includes specialized training with Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) and Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI).
- Specialized training in the Science of Reading ensures that program graduates are prepared to teach literacy at all levels and to all students.
Median Annual Salary
| Elementary teacher in Alabama (Average Salary) | $52,000 |
Additional Facts
- Jacksonville State University is one of the top producers of elementary teachers in the state of Alabama.