<p>I really want to become an elementary school teacher and I have been looking into schools to transfer. Does a program like this exist at USC? I know USC has Masters Degrees in education but what about Bachelors fro undergrad? Liberal Studies? General Studies? It's supposed to be for Elementary Education.
Anyone at USC in this program?
Thank you for your advice and time.</p>
<p>No, I am not aware of the majors you list at USC - here are the Dornsife majors: <a href=“http://dornsife.usc.edu/cf/majors-and-minors/majors-and-minors.cfm”>http://dornsife.usc.edu/cf/majors-and-minors/majors-and-minors.cfm</a> . You can look through and see if there is anything that meets your needs. Rossier has only graduate programs <a href=“http://rossier.usc.edu/programs/”>http://rossier.usc.edu/programs/</a> .</p>
<p>Can I ask what has drawn you to USC?</p>
<p>And since you asked for advice 
. . . To be honest, it does not matter, even the teeny-tiniest bit, where you go for undergrad if you want to be an elementary teacher. Relative “prestige” is not even a consideration at ALL. All that matters is that you have a credential for the state in which you wish to work. It really would not make sense to spend over $60,000/year when there are teacher preparation programs for a fraction of that price at your state universities. Here in California, the CSU system is the go-to place for teacher preparation and credentialing programs. If there is one near you, the tuition/fees are under $6,000/year. Even if you live on campus, you will pay only about 1/4 to 1/3 what it would cost at USC. My advice would be to look into completing your bachelors degree and obtaining your credential at your state university (and because each state credentials teacher separately, I strongly suggest you attend get your degree and credential in the state in which you wish to work).</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Well, cost really isn’t the issue…
My dad works at USC and I’m eligible to receive a full scholarship to get my tuition waved. It’s called Tuition Exchange. It’s not guaranteed however. Not just USC, I’m also eligible for other Tuition Exchange schools like LMU. (And many other PRIVATE schools) I know for sure LMU has an Elementary Program. And I am also considering LMU.
Thing is, I am aware of the fact that Cal States are good at producing great teachers.
Which is why I’m conflicted.
Should I go for private universities I might get in for free, or reduced, or go to a cal state? Cal states have that good reputation for teachers… so i just don’t know.</p>
<p>Free is always good!</p>
<p>Contact the Rossier School of Education to ask if a bachelors degree in one of Dornsife’s majors would satisfy credential requirements. There is a test called the CSET that you may be able to take to demonstrate multiple subjects competency when you do not have the traditional liberal studies option. See the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing leaflets linked below for more info.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl561c.pdf”>http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl561c.pdf</a>
<a href=“http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl674m.pdf”>http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl674m.pdf</a></p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>It is! And it’s good to know I’m not limited to USC/ There are other options/
Hmm I’ll be sure to ask about that for other majors.
But I’m confused… I just find a pdf of a general studies bachelors program for Elementary Ed. It’s also present in a transfer planning guide but it’s not in the list of majors on the official website. Which is why I’m a bit iffy. Like, maybe the program was taken down at some point I don’t know.
But thank you.
And cal states are still a consideration. I mean, they are great and not expensive.</p>
<p>Here’s the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website: <a href=“http://www.ctc.ca.gov/”>http://www.ctc.ca.gov/</a></p>
<p>Oh, and it may be set up as a pre-professional concentration where you choose your major and then tailor your GE and electives to meet the requirements for elementary education.</p>
<p>Oh wait, I think you’re right.
Yeah, a pre professional program…
I gotta choose a major of my choice.
I would have to decide on that… but I’m not sure, ha.</p>