Elementary Education

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The purpose of the

Elementary Education
programs at North
Greenville University is to
offer a liberal arts-based
curriculum, which leads to
a Bachelor of Arts in
Elementary Education.
The degree prepares
students to teach in the
elementary school grades
two through six. Students
who successfully
complete the Elementary
Education program of
study fulfill the initial
requirements for teacher
certification in Elementary
Education in S.C.
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By: Katie Powell

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GREENVILLE
UNIVERSITY
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co-educational liberal arts institution that provides opportunities for

higher education in a Christian atmosphere.

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Teacher Certification

There are many different ways to get plugged in

here at NGU. We have many different activities
and ministries including,

All NGU Elementary Ed graduates are

certified to teach 2nd through 5th grade (or
6th if in an elementary school) in the state of
South Carolina.

If you would also like to be certified in Early

Childhood Education (K-3rd grades) you
must graduate, receive the Elementary Ed
certification from the state department and
then reapply to the SC teacher certification
office showing that you have had the required
classes.

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What We Do
NGU strives to prepare students to become better, contributing members of society by educating
through a Christian lifestyle, and an enriched
cultural experience while offering students the
best opportunities for spiritual growth, academic
training, and Christian service. Christ must be the
center of the campus for the purpose of Christian
education and Christian character-building. North
Greenville University offers a quality education in
a biblically sound, Christ-centered environment.

Chapel services on Monday & Wednesday

mornings.

Campus ministries around campus.

Currently 2,451 students enrolled in classes.

Over 30 majors to choose from.

Biology Club
Campus Ambassadors
Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Club
Early Childhood Association
Marching Band
NGU Debate Society
Psychology Club
Raisin' the Random Improv Team
ROTC
SMA (Student Marketing Association)
TEA (Teachers Education Association)

Pass the Praxis core exam

Complete 45 credit hours

Earn a C or better in required classes

Maintain an accumulated GPA of 2.75 or

higher

Apply for admission to the program & be approved by the College of Education & the
Teacher Education Committee

The Todd Prayer Chapel

The prayer chapel here at North
Greenville is a beautiful, quiet, relaxing
place to unwind and give your cares to
God. This beautiful chapel has a running
waterfall

Our story
Established in 1891, North Greenville is ranked
30th by World reports, and U.S. News.
In 2009-2011, Forbes list of America's Best
Colleges has included North Greenville University

Teacher Education Program

Requirements

The beautiful prayer chapel