A degree in elementary education at Iowa State prepares students to teach at the elementary school level. This program prepares students to teach all content areas from kindergarten through sixth grade.

In addition to pursuing a degree in Elementary Education, candidates are required to pursue an endorsement in at least one additional area. Candidates will be prepared to teach students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade in this area of specialization. Endorsements in the following areas are available for elementary education majors: • K-8 English/language arts • K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) • K-8 Health • K-8 Mathematics • K-8 Science • K-8 Social studies • K-8 Special education (Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate Disabilities K-8)