Elementary Education
The Elementary Education program at NNU is an exciting program filled with hands-on experiences in local elementary schools. NNU’s education programs are viewed by educators around the state and the region as the best around. Because graduates are highly sought after by principals seeking to hire the best prepared teachers, our annual employment rate is almost 100% among graduates seeking teaching jobs. The Elementary Education program leads to certification in grades K-8.
The traditional undergraduate elementary education program is geared to college students who begin their coursework soon after completing high school, but it is also popular for non-traditional students. The program culminates in an internship integrating methods courses with K-5 classroom experience. Interns work side-by-side with a master teacher to gain expertise in managing a classroom and applying best practices in their planning and teaching. NNU faculty supervisors provide ongoing coaching and support.
Education Courses:
*EDUC1100 Introduction to Teaching (1)
EDUC2110 Educational Psychology (3)
EDUC2250 Cultural Diversity in Education (2)
EDUC2750 Technology in the Classroom (2)
*EDUC2960 Field Experience (1)
EDUC3000 Mathematics Lab for Elementary Teachers (2)
EDUC3150 Education of Exceptional Children (3)
EDUC3240 Classroom Management in Elementary Classrooms (3)
*EDUC3250 Fundamentals of Reading (3)
*EDUC3260 Content Literacy in Elementary Classrooms (3)
EDUC3310 Teaching the English Language Learner (1)
*EDUC3920 Foundations of Education (2)
*EDUC4420 Methods of Instruction for the Elementary School (9)
*EDUC4440 Elementary Internship I (2)
*EDUC4450 Elementary Internship II (12)
*EDUC4460 Assessment and Intervention in Reading (3)
*EDUC4810 Elementary School Start-Up (1)
One course selected from:
ARDE3330 Teaching Art in the Elementary School (3)
KINE3380 Teaching Physical Education in Elementary School (2)
*Courses must be taken at Northwest Nazarene University
NCATE Accreditation and State of Idaho Program Approval
Northwest Nazarene University’s education programs have maintained continuous accreditation through the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1967. NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit undergraduate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel. The NCATE stamp of approval signifies that the program meets the highest standards of excellence. In addition, NNU's Education programs are approved by the State of Idaho.
Contact us now for information regarding your educational goals at NNU!
Karen Blacklock, Ed.D.
Education Department Chair
Northwest Nazarene University
623 Holly Street
Nampa, ID 83686
Telephone: 208-467-8399
Email: kkblacklock(at)nnu.edu
Fax: 208-467-8562
