Overview

This area of specialization combines the required general and professional coursework with exposure to a variety of educational settings, different professionals in the field, and a wide range of children at the elementary school level. Candidates engage in field experiences that include observations, site-visits, tutoring opportunities two practica, and a full-time student teaching experience.

What you'll study

Concentration in Elementary Education at Catholic University of America offers a combination of a strong liberal arts education, research and field-based professional preparation, an emphasis on computer literacy and technological awareness, and a commitment to serving children with special needs in multi-cultural classrooms.

Elementary candidates' program of studies includes Catholic University's general education requirements, professional education courses required by the certifying authorities in most states, and a teaching specialization. This program generally takes candidates eight semesters to complete. Recommended courses for elementary candidates' distribution requirements are included under the tab entitled Program of Studies.

Elementary candidates have the opportunity to take the two additional courses early childhood education majors take if they are interested in obtaining an early childhood education license in D.C. also as long as they plan out their four-year plan with their advisor.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Foundations of Education
Human Growth and Development
Psychology of Education
Classroom Management for Regular and Special Needs Children
Practicum Early Childhood/Elementary Elementary Education
Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood and Elementary School

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Primary Education View 600 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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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105

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application
The Common Application Essay
Official High School Transcripts
Secondary School Report with Counselor Letter
At least one (1) Teacher Recommendation
ZeeMee Profile (Optional)
International students whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency through the TOEFL or IELTS examinations.

Tuition Fee

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International

56930 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56930 USD per year during 48 months.
National

56930 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56930 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

56930 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56930 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Washington, D. C.

1705 - 2975 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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