Why Purdue?
Elementary education opens the door for a variety of exciting career paths. Some possibilities include:
- Teacher in grades K-6
- Community family services coordinator
- School curriculum coordinator
- Educational consultant
- Graduate or professional school
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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College of Education
Explore our majors and specialty minors to discover all the ways you can become an educator at Purdue and transform the lives of future students.
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Office of Advising and Recruiting
(765) 494-2345
education-advising@purdue.edu
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Apply
Ready to take the next step? Apply to begin your journey at Purdue in the elementary education program.
Transfer to Elementary Education
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements.
Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
