Academic Catalog and Handbooks

2026-2027 Edition

Elementary Education Major

 The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University offers a major in Elementary Education.

The CSB+SJU Education Department prepares students majoring in Elementary Education to be fully eligible for licensure in Minnesota schools. Students will engage in extensive coursework and field experiences across the curricular areas, build understandings about diverse learners, and develop culturally-relevant practices and pedagogies. Consult with an advisor in the Education Department for additional details

Admission to Teacher Education

Students who want to major or minor in Education need to complete the Education Department’s admission process. Admission typically occurs during the sophomore year and is required for all students seeking an Elementary Education major and Secondary Education minor.

The following items are required for application:

  • A cumulative, licensure content major, and education coursework GPA of 2.50 or above
  • Completed Intent to Apply form (available in the Education Portal in Canvas)
  • Disposition reflection and faculty review (usually completed as part of EDUC 111)
  • Completion of a teacher shadow in a classroom aligned with the student's licensure program, written reflection, and supervisor evaluation 
  • Submission of a professional recommendation completed by a CSB+SJU faculty member, coach, advisor, or supervisor 
  • Entry survey form

Descriptions of all admission requirements and the application process are specified on the Education Department's website at https://www.csbsju.edu/education/student-resources/apply-to-the-program

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