Overview

Elementary Education from Loyola University Chicago includes English as a Second Language (ESL) and International Baccalaureate (IB) endorsements, both requirements to work in Chicago Public Schools and many other school districts. You'll not only be in demand as a teacher, but better prepared to help students and make a positive impact on their lives.

Careers

Loyola's elementary education program prepares you to teach children in grades 1-6 with the only field-based curriculum in the country

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Learning Community

The Profession and Our Program

Learning & Developmental Theory into Practice

Community Immersion

College Writing Seminar

Math Modeling

Interpreting Literature

Professional Learning Community

Teaching, Learning & Leading for Social Justice

Developing Constructive Learning Environments

Analyze Culturally Responsive Classroom Instruction

Math for Teachers

Children's Literature

Historical Knowledge

Scientific Basis of Environmental Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

At Loyola University, application deadlines are for priority consideration, but rolling admissions continue on a space-available basis thereafter.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education View 641 other Bachelors in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

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98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete either Loyola University Chicago's free online application or apply through Common App

Send in all official high school and secondary transcripts from each institution you have attended.

English proficiency scores.

Ask for a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor or have them use our online form.

500-word personal statement

Send a resume of your achievements and extracurricular activities at school or in your community

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Out-of-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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