K–8 Education Licensure Program Overview
Prepare for a career as an elementary or middle school teacher with NEC’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Elementary Education K–8 licensure program.
This professional educator preparation program provides the foundational academic and practical knowledge required by kindergarten through eighth grade teachers. Students pursue teacher education through coursework that blends research-based best practices, applications in the field, hands-on experiences, and values embedded in social justice.
Students benefit from a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects. The K–8 Education program at NEC gives students the flexibility to pursue teacher certification at the elementary or middle school level after they graduate.