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SAMPLE CLASSES • Foundations of Education • Introduction to Teaching Methods • Educational Psychology • Basic Foundations of Reading • Educating Exceptional Children • Current Issues in Education • Understanding the Impacts of Teaching

Career opportunities include: The great news is that education is a field full of possibility — with thousands of job openings expected each year as experienced teachers retire and new programs expand. And the opportunities don’t stop at the classroom. Beacon’s B.A. in Elementary Education can prepare you for a wide variety of roles, including: • Preschool teacher or director • Paraprofessional or instructional aide • Camp or afterschool program director • Educational consultant or curriculum developer • Corporate trainer or workshop facilitator • Childcare provider or early learning specialist • Private school teacher • Tutor or academic coach

DISCOVER YOUR SPARK As an elementary school teacher, you’ll provide your students with a strong foundation in the “basic building blocks” of learning, such as reading and math. Most of all, you’ll touch their lives forever by sharing your love for learning with them. 11