Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

The Bachelors in Elementary Education is a four-year professional education program that covers general pedagogy along with coursework in language arts, math, science, social studies, and classroom management. In line with CHED standards, it includes student-teaching practica and courses on child development, assessment, and inclusive education. Foundation University’s Elementary Education curriculum received Level III Re-Accredited status from PACUCOA in 2023. This program is designed to furnish students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to teach and nurture elementary-aged learners, emphasizing a holistic approach to education, while considering the developmental, emotional, and social needs appropriate for their age. Candidate teachers are trained to design engaging, inclusive, and responsive learning environments that encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in younger students.

Teacher - graduates can teach core subjects in public or private elementary schools

Learning Facilitator - graduates may work in learning NGOs providing small-group or one-on-one instruction

Curriculum Developer - they can assist in designing teaching materials and assessment tools

Education Program Specialist - students may work in education agencies supporting curriculum research or teacher development projects

Consistent High Passing Rates in the LET Boards - licensure successes reflect strong exam preparation. Beyond licensure, alumni and students have earned various honors in teaching-related contests.

Hands-on student teaching - In partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) – Negros Oriental Division, FUCE deploys its 4th-year teacher candidates to local elementary schools for supervised practicum.

Strong DepEd school-university partnership - The formal linkage with DepEd illustrates a strong affiliation: public school supervisors coordinate with FoundationU to place trainees, reinforcing shared standards for mentor-teaching collaboration 

Modern facilities - The university library has a dedicated CoRe (Collections & Resources) section for teacher education, including print and digital holdings like journals Teacher Education Quarterly and Effective Teaching Strategies. The university’s emphasis on ICT is notable: education majors are trained in using iPads and online learning systems (as part of FU’s “tech-edge” environment