Primary education is an undergraduate major in colleges and universities, which belongs to pedagogy. The basic study period is four years, and the degree of education is awarded.

This major trains compound talents with good ideological and moral quality, solid subject knowledge and strong teaching ability, who can engage in education, teaching and management in primary schools.

The basic academic system is 4 years. Colleges and universities can implement flexible academic system according to the actual situation, allowing adjustment of academic progress, retention of student status, suspension of school, innovation and entrepreneurship, and allowing students to complete their studies within 3-6 years.

Students who meet the requirements of courses and credits specified in the professional training plan, meet the relevant regulations and pass the examination are allowed to graduate. A bachelor's degree in education can be awarded. The total credits are 140~ 160 credits.