Elementary Education

Georgetown’s Education department doesn’t just teach you how to teach; it molds exceptional teachers – five recent Kentucky “Teacher of the Year” award recipients are alumni. With nearly 174,000 new teachers hired each year nationally, teaching is a job you can get, a career you can thrive in, and a service we all desperately need.

GC’s education program focuses on the 4 Cs: critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. Many choose to certify up, adding middle grades certification in one content area (English, math, science, or social studies). This certification requires additional coursework.

Program Requirements

Degree Options

Major: 68 Total Credit Hours

Careers

Student Testimonials

“At GC, the professors in the education department put a lot of heart into preparing fabulous educators for this crucial field. You can feel the passion they bring to work every day, and it truly follows each teacher throughout their career.” — Allie White Buchanan ’15

“Georgetown’s education program was great for me for so many reasons, one of which is that the professors are so willing to work with you if you need accommodations. I loved the small class sizes and how you really got to know your professors on a personal level. Another thing I loved is that they get you into the classroom right away to make sure education is a good fit for you. I strongly encourage being part of this program.” — Jessica Sauls ’15

Faculty & Contact

Connect with the faculty who teach and mentor Elementary Education students.

THOMAS-HIGHLEY

Thomas Highley

Lecturer in Education
B.A.: Eastern Kentucky University; M.A.: University of Cincinnati; Ed.D.: University of Cincinnati

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