Spring 2025
Classes Start
Jan 13
Session B
Classes Start
Mar 2
Program Overview
Does the thought of inspiring and teaching children make you smile? If you’re patient, understanding and kind, you already have the qualities you need to be an elementary school teacher. RCU’s education program can give you the skills to effectively serve students in diverse and challenging schools, including global communities, as well as provide Christian outreach. Our program offers teaching certification in Integrated Science, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Learning Disabilities.
DeJaeger and Reed on ELA Content Advisory Committee
School of Education faculty, Pat DeJaeger and Heidi Reed provided their expertise to teacher certification requirements as members of the MTTC HS ELA Content Advisory Committee.
Heidi Reed lends expertise to Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)
Dr. Heidi Reed, Associate Professor in the School of Education provided her expertise to teacher certification requirements as a member of the MTTC HS Science Content Advisory Committe and on the MTTC HS Math Content Advisory Committee.
degree requirements
As a graduate of the Elementary Education program, you will gain a rich liberal arts education, acquire specialized knowledge in academic content areas, and complete a professional studies program. Having developed Christian values and high ethical standards, you will become a teacher with integrity—and you will also have the heart to serve and inspire students and their communities.
Total Credit Hours: 120-125
- General Education Core: 25 hours
- Lower, Upper Elementary, or Both Grade Bands: 58-71 hours
- Professional Studies Core: 32 hours
- Electives: 0-5 hours
- Creative Writing Club
Program Statistics
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Graduates hired within 6 months
Jobs filled by Rochester grads
Career Opportunities
Types of Jobs
Elementary Education Teacher:
- Lower Elementary Grade Band (Prek-3rd grade)
- Upper Elementary Grade Band (3rd – 5th grade)
- Learning Disabilities
$51,000
$78,000
$94,000
Avg. Salaries post graduation
(Courtesy of Salary.com for High School Teacher)
Market Trends
Projected Growth (2021-2031): 4% – 7%
Projected Job Openings (2021-2031): 77,900
(Courtesy of O*Net Online)
student experience
Internships
Clubs
- Creative Writing Club
Activities
alumni TESTIMONIAL
In my time at RCU, I learned what it means to be an educator with Christian values, integrity and a heart for service. I had the opportunity to teach alongside a wide variety of educators, participate in co-curricular activities, and improve my teaching abilities in multiple remarkable school districts. Rochester Christian University fostered my abilities. I entered the field of education feeling confident, dedicated and motivated to teach students with varying needs to acquire academic growth, embrace diversity and exhibit respect.
Faculty
Professor of Education
School of Education
Campus Center 110
(248) 218-2090
vbentley@rochesteru.edu
School of Education
Campus Center 110
(248) 218-2090
vbentley@rochesteru.edu
