Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Elementary Education & Intervention (P-5)
MVNU’s inclusive elementary education & intervention preparation program prepares you to teach grades PreK-5 and results in two Ohio teaching licenses: general education PK-5 and Intervention Specialist PK-5. This gives you an extra edge in the eyes of employers and expands your future teaching career options.
MVNU's Education Department has long been known for the quality of its education programs because of the unique opportunities for extensive hands-on field experience offered to students starting freshman year. This kind of experience will help you develop effective teaching practices, give you real classroom experience, allow you to make connections with local schools and educators, and bulk up your résumé.
Elementary Education & Intervention Curriculum
Explore a robust education major’s course schedule designed for tomorrow’s pre-school through fifth-grade teachers.
Faith & learning at MVNU
At MVNU, our Christian faith is at the core of everything we do. Whether it’s opening class with prayer, diving into Scripture, or examining real-world moral and ethical challenges, we’re committed to shaping students who live out their faith with purpose. Here, you won’t just learn — you’ll be transformed.
Travel
Our travel and study afar programs are more than just an opportunity to see the world — they’re a chance to grow in your faith while experiencing new cultures. Whether you’re serving in communities across the U.S. or learning abroad, each journey is designed to broaden your perspective, deepen your compassion, and equip you to live out your callings in a global context — all while adding valuable experience to your résumé.
Scholarships
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Elementary Education & Intervention facts & figures
CAEP Accredited
+7%
Job Growth in elementary ed
PK-5
Qualifications
4
Years of field experiences
Careers
An Elementary Education/Elementary Intervention P-5 degree from MVNU will properly prepare you to teach grades PK-5 in both general and special education.
CLASSROOM TEACHERS
Teach PK-5 in a classroom or online setting in general education or special education.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Work with public school systems to implement curriculum.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Work in a private school setting and develop learning strategies.
CHARTER SCHOOLS
Try on a charter school for customized curriculum development.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS
Incorporate your faith and learning in the classroom.
MVNU has a strong reputation for producing compassionate, competent, and committed educators who are also real-world ready. Employers know that we exceed the number of field hours required for licensure by the state of Ohio — because of that reputation, our grads are always in high demand. The vast majority of them secure jobs not long after, and sometimes even prior to, graduation. Administrators seek out our graduates for openings in their schools and districts.
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