Rooted in Tradition, Focused on Teaching the Future

Earn your Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at ABAC, where hands-on learning meets a passion for rural communities.

Preparing the Next Generation of Rural Education Leaders

ABAC’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education offers an experience-rich pathway for future PreK–5 teachers. Built on ABAC’s legacy of serving Georgia’s communities, the program combines rigorous coursework with early and continuous field experiences in rural classrooms. Students enter as a fall cohort and progress through four structured blocks, gaining hands-on experience across multiple grade levels and graduating ready to teach and lead with confidence.

Why Choose ABAC’s Elementary Education Program?

Rural Focus - Experience the strengths and close-knit partnerships that define Georgia’s rural schools through hands-on fieldwork in multiple districts.

Learning in Action - Apply what you learn each semester with real classroom experiences and coursework in literacy, STEM, and effective teaching practices.

Prepared to Lead - Graduate fully certified and ready to make an immediate impact, whether teaching in rural communities or classrooms across Georgia.

Admissions Requirements

Follow these steps to apply for ABAC’s Fall 2026 Elementary Education cohort.

Academic Eligibility

Complete at least 60 credit hours of core coursework with a 2.5 or higher GPA and a grade of C or better in all required prerequisite courses.

Required Courses

Finish EDUC 2110, 2120, and 2130; ENGL 1101; ISCI 2001 and 2002; and MATH 2008 plus one college-level math.

Exams & Certification

Pass the GACE Ethics 351 Exam, ABAC’s Elementary Education Writing Prompt Exam, and obtain GaPSC pre-service certification.

Recommendation & Application

Submit one teacher recommendation using ABAC’s official form and complete the online Teacher Education application before the posted deadline.

Important Dates for Fall 2026 Cohort

December 4, 2025
B.S. Elementary Education Information Session
Health Sciences Building, Room 257, 5:00pm-6:30pm
January 29, 2026
B.S. Elementary Education Information Session
Health Sciences Building, Room 257, 5:00pm-6:30pm
February 3 & 6, 2026
B.S. Elementary Education Writing Prompt Exam
March 13, 2026
Application Deadline
April 1, 2026
Notification of Acceptance or Pending Status
April 9, 2026
B.S. Elementary Education Pre-Service Meeting
May 30, 2026
Final Acceptance Notifications

Teaching is more than a career; it's a calling to shape the future one child at a time. At ABAC, we prepare our students to answer that call with confidence, compassion, and hands-on classroom experience that is rooted in the unique strengths and needs of rural schools and communities. If you feel drawn to make a difference, this is where your journey begins.

- Melissa A. Baker, Ph.D.

Dept. Head & Associate Professor
Department of Education and Wellness

Start Your Journey to an Exciting Future With ABAC

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

2802 Moore Highway, Tifton, GA 31793

229.391.5000 | 800.733.3653

admissions@abac.edu