The Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education emphasizes coursework from a wide variety of disciplines. Students choose a specialty in an area of concentration and also develop basic knowledge of the teaching and learning process. This combination of specific skills and general knowledge contributes to the education graduate's versatility and marketability. This program provides a strong background of courses from a variety of disciplines for entry into careers in government, the arts, higher education, or business and industry.

Students seeking licensure in Middle Childhood Education (grade four through grade nine) choose two of the following four areas of concentration: math, science, social studies, and language arts. Courses are planned during the undergraduate program to meet the requirements of these areas of concentration.

Students seeking licensure in Early Childhood Education (pre-kindergarten through grade three) specialize in early childhood foundations and one other area of concentration from the following: math, science, social studies, and language arts.

The Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree may lead to admission to the Master of Education (MEd) program at The Ohio State at Lima. The MEd is a five-quarter sequence of graduate courses fulfilling the requirements for licensure to teach Early Childhood (pre-kindergarten through grade three) or Middle Childhood education (grade four through grade nine).