The TEAM Elementary Education program is designed to:

1. focus on themes which provide links between general education, professional education, and the practical application of field experience;
2. provide extensive field experience with measurable outcomes each semester;
3. link content, theoretical components, and field experiences through professional education which emphasize reflective thinking;
4. model integration of content and diverse teaching strategies;
5. emphasize proficiency in oral and written language skills, professionalism, and technology; and
6. provide experience in a diverse environment.