Overview

Do you remember a favorite teacher who made a difference in your life? Elementary school teachers play a vital role in the social, emotional, and academic development of children.

What children learn and experience during their early years shapes their views of themselves and the world, directly affecting long-term success in school, work, and personal lives.

Why Choose Elementary Education?

Become a licensed teacher in four years! Becoming a teacher is a rigorous process, but one that can be achieved at Western New England University in just four years. If you want to teach you should be someone with a passion for learning and be ready to meet all requirements for licensure as outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

You will be fully prepared to teach students from first through sixth grade in Massachusetts and have reciprocity to teach in approximately 40 other states via the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Contract. You will complete a double major in Elementary Education and one of the following content majors: English, History, Mathematical Science, Psychology, or Sociology.

They have carefully mapped out your program by working closely with other departments on campus, so that you are able to graduate in four years with a double major and are ready to teach.

Career Opportunities

The Elementary Education major is a state-approved program, accredited DESE. After successfully completing coursework, fieldwork, and a full-time teaching practicum, you will be fully prepared to teach students from first through sixth grade in Massachusetts and have reciprocity to teach in approximately 40 other states via the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Contract.

You will also be well-prepared to continue on to graduate school if interested in other education related jobs like school librarian, reading specialist, instructional coordinator, and guidance counselor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technology in Mathematics

Mathematics For Elementary Education

Calculus

United States History to 1877

American National Government

Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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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

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OTE

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official High School Transcript: Applicants who are still in high school must have an official copy of their high school transcript through junior year sent to WNE. Some students may be required to submit senior year grades.

SATs Not Required.

Letters of recommendation are not required.

English Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

Affidavit of Support.

Bank Letter: Submit an official letter from your bank (on the bank's stationery) declaring that the financial sponsor has sufficient funding to support the student's education at Western New England University.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46260 USD / year

≈ 46260 USD / year
Out-of-State

46260 USD / year

≈ 46260 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

46260 USD / year

≈ 46260 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

1020 - 1350 USD / month

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

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Overview

Why Choose Elementary Education?

Career Opportunities

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

Springfield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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