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A Primary Childhood Education Degree at Malone that helps you cultivate young minds and spark lifelong learning.
Excited to ignite a love of learning in young minds? Picture yourself nurturing preschoolers’ curiosity or guiding elementary students’ educational journeys? If so, Malone University’s Primary Childhood education degree program (formerly Early Childhood Education degree program) is your starting point to a fulfilling career!
More than just a teaching degree, it’s a calling!
Malone goes beyond preparing educators; we cultivate teachers of integrity. Our Christ-centered education major seamlessly integrates faith and pedagogy, equipping you with the knowledge and values to shape young lives with compassion and purpose. Imagine classrooms where learning thrives hand-in-hand with character development and a shared pursuit to make a positive impact on future generations.
Early field experiences promote hands-on learning from day one.
Forget waiting until senior year to step into a classroom! Malone prioritizes early field experiences. From your first year, you’ll gain invaluable experience, observing seasoned educators and engaging with diverse learners. Imagine the confidence you’ll build knowing you’re actively making an impact as you’re earning your education degree!
A personalized support system makes your success our mission.
Don’t worry about navigating your teaching career on your own. Our professors are dedicated to being your personal mentors (and cheerleaders, if needed!). We’ll guide you through your education degree, helping you choose the right courses and land your dream job. Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have a team behind you, all invested in your success.
A holistic approach to an education degree goes beyond textbooks and tests
Sure, mastering pedagogical skills is crucial. However, we believe in shaping well-rounded educators. You’ll delve into social-emotional learning, explore diverse teaching methods, and contribute to meaningful service opportunities that shape you further. Our goal is that you’re not just a teacher that’s empowering minds, but hearts as well.
“Early Childhood Education Degree” vs “Primary Education”
Building on and replacing the strong foundation from our successful early childhood education degree, our Primary Education degree program now prepares you to teach across all elementary grades (preschool through fifth grade / P-5). Traditionally, an early childhood education degree covers preschool through third grade. With our Primary Education program, you will graduate with the qualifications to make a difference at any level in elementary school.
Malone Education majors making a difference
Life as a teacher offers plenty of opportunities to excel, both in and out of the classroom! Be sure to check out these stories of graduates who are living life to the fullest with their education degrees:
- AnnaLeigh Oakes ’20 has an exceptional taste for going the extra mile. You may recognize her as the owner of Don Brand’s Pizza in Canal Fulton and a recent recipient of the Education Celebration Rookie of the Year Award in the Tuslaw district, Oakes embraces the lessons she has learned from both endeavors. Read more.
- Candace (Hale) Green ‘14 was recently selected by Educators Rising as Vital Viking for Hoover High School and was also announced a finalist for the 2022 Stark County Art Educator of the Year Award. Read more.
View course curriculum
The Primary Childhood Education major curriculum is listed in the official Academic Catalog.
Once in the catalog, you can use the buttons (pictured left) located at the upper right of the page to plan your courses, save courses to your own personalized catalog, print them, and more!
Alumni Profile
Rebecca Krejci '15
After graduating from Malone, Rebecca's connections in the area enabled her to land a job teaching sixth-grade language arts at Ohio's Cloverleaf Middle School.