This major will lead to a BS degree and will prepare the candidate for licensure as a K-8 classroom teacher. Students who are completing an elementary education single major are also required to complete a 12 credit concentration outside of education in a field for which Iowa has an endorsement.

The K-12 All Special Education Major prepares students to teach and support learners with diverse needs across grade levels. The program combines education foundations, special education methods, practicum experiences, and student teaching, with coursework in assessment, behavior, communication, literacy, and collaboration with families.

This minor could be completed by an elementary education major or a secondary major who is also completing a secondary teaching program.

The Agricultural Education Teaching Major prepares students for Iowa teacher licensure in grades 5–12 agriculture. The program combines coursework in plant and animal science, agricultural economics, environmental issues, and agricultural mechanics with professional education, practicum experiences, and student teaching to develop both subject expertise and effective teaching skills.

The K-12 All Special Education Major combines education foundations, special education methods, practicum experiences, and student teaching, with coursework in assessment, behavior, communication, literacy, and collaboration with families.

The American Government/American History Teaching Major prepares students to teach social studies at the secondary level through a blend of coursework in U.S. history, government, politics, and education.

The Biology Teaching Major prepares students to teach biology at the secondary level through a strong foundation in biological sciences, chemistry, and education.

The Chemistry Teaching Major at Morningside University prepares students to teach chemistry at the secondary level through coursework in chemistry, physics, calculus, and education.

The English Teaching Major at prepares students to teach English language arts at the secondary level through coursework in literature, writing, grammar, and literary analysis. 

The Mathematics Teaching Major prepares students to teach mathematics at the secondary level through coursework in calculus, algebra, geometry, analysis, statistics, and education. 

The Spanish Teaching Major prepares students to teach Spanish at the secondary level through advanced Spanish study with education courses, practicum experiences, and student teaching to help students build language proficiency, cultural understanding, and effective classroom teaching skills.

To qualify for an endorsement, this minor must be attached to a valid teaching license.

The Art Teaching (K-12) Major prepares students to teach art across elementary and secondary grade levels through studio coursework, art history, and education training. The program combines hands-on study in areas such as drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking with teaching methods, practicum experiences, and student teaching to build both artistic skill and effective classroom instruction.

To qualify for an endorsement, this minor must be attached to a valid teaching license.

The Music Education Major prepares students to teach music across elementary and secondary settings through intensive study in performance, music theory, history, conducting, and pedagogy. The program combines applied lessons, ensemble experience, practicum work, and student teaching, with choral or instrumental emphasis options that help students build strong musicianship and effective teaching skills.

This program is a degree pathway for working adults leading to a bachelor’s degree and initial licensure in elementary education. It is not intended as an alternative option for traditional, undergraduate students. The program is designed to serve students who may be job changers, paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, coaches, youth workers, social service workers and the like.