Shape the minds and futures of students in your community and beyond with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development & Learning degree from Lincoln Memorial University! Through the BS–LSHD program, you'll earn your K-5 Elementary Education initial teacher licensure in no time! While becoming a teacher can be a challenging process, the Teacher Education Program at LMU will provide you with the chance to receive the guidance, support, and knowledge to become the kind of teacher you've always aspired to be.
For over 100 years, LMU has provided schools with teachers who we feel reflect the highest standards of quality and professionalism in the field of education. After completing the program, you will join a long lineage of past graduates from our program who have gone on to be the educator the children of their communities deserve.
We've designed this four-year professional program as a strategic combination of academic experiences in the university classroom setting and real-world practice within K-5 classrooms alongside experienced educators. Additionally, as a licensure program candidate, you'll benefit greatly from a wide range of both clinical and field experiences to ensure that you are equipped for a successful career in education. During your time in the program, you will receive assistance from our skilled team of faculty, who hold experience as both classroom teachers and school administrators, whose diverse experiences will ensure you the opportunity to learn practical information applicable in your own future classroom.
Apply to Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development & Learning program
Review the details below to ensure that you are eligible for the Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development & Learning program at Lincoln Memorial University! To qualify for admission, you must meet the following criteria:
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To complete your bachelor's degree and teacher certification from LMU, you must meet certain benchmarks during your time in the program. You must meet or exceed the following in accordance with your specific education bachelor's degree pathway:
Want to review a complete list of initial teacher licensure requirements?
Each of our teacher initial licensure degree programs has its own specifically suggested 4-year plan with a set curriculum. However, there are some courses that must be completed as prerequisites or co-requisites, such as:
To be admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development & Learning degree program at Lincoln Memorial University, you must apply through the LMU portal.
As an Elementary Education major at LMU, the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development & Learning program was designed to be the perfect pathway for you in your professional pursuit to teach Kindergarten through 5th grade and earn your initial teacher licensure. After completing the program, you will be equipped to be a leading educator in any elementary school throughout Tennessee and across the United States!
Want to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development & Learning program at LMU? Reach out to us today with any questions you may have, and we will be happy to help!
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy
Harrogate, TN 37752
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Phone: 423.869.6280
Email: admissions@waki-aiai.net
Chessica Cave
Associate Professor of Education & Director of Undergraduate Education
6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy
Harrogate, TN 37752
Phone: 423.869.6478
Email: chessica.cave@waki-aiai.net
