Primary education (normal school) is a professional training for primary school teachers, educational researchers, educational administrators at all levels and other educators, who are all-round developed morally, intellectually and physically, with high educational theoretical accomplishment and strong practical working ability in education (Chinese, mathematics and English).

Primary education major belongs to pedagogy in professional disciplines, among which pedagogy major 10. The major of primary education ranks third in the major of pedagogy and fourth in the whole category of pedagogy. Students mainly study the basic theories and knowledge of primary school related disciplines, receive basic training of children's educational skills, and master the basic abilities of education, teaching, scientific research and management.