Overview

Our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge to the program, as they help you prepare for your elementary teaching career. They have served in a variety of educational roles, including elementary teachers, instructional coaches and school administrators. Explore some of the undergraduate courses you’ll take while earning your Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 at the University of Central Missouri.

Curriculum Design and Assessment: Learn how to use formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate student learning and design units of instruction that meet individual learning needs of children.

Classroom Management and Interactions: Build classroom management knowledge and strategies that enhance and enrich teaching and learning. School, Family and Community Connections: Complete community service hours and gain invaluable experience while connecting with families, students and community members.

Practicum Experience: Become involved with students and certified elementary teachers in the public school setting. The practicum experience provides you the opportunity to take what you’ve learned in the coursework and apply it in the classroom with instructor supervision.

Career

By pursuing a bachelor’s in Elementary Education degree at the University of Central Missouri, you will gain skills to help you stand out to future employers. Our teaching degree is designed to foster knowledge, putting you on a path to become a UCM educator — a competent, caring, reflective practitioner committed to the premise that all can learn.

Today, many UCM graduates with Elementary Education degrees choose to stay in Missouri to teach. Nearly 80% of College of Education alumni are teaching in Missouri schools, representing UCM in over three out of four of the state’s school districts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diversity and Social Justice

Concepts in Elementary Social Studies

Life & Earth Science for Teachers

Physical Science and Engineering Design for Teachers

Early Childhood Principles and Observation

Integration of Arts & Movement in Early Childhood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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They recommend submitting your application 3-4 months in advance of the posted deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the International Student Application

Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee

Prove English proficiency

Provide financial support letter

Provide a bank statement with adequate funds

Official Transcripts

Photocopy of passport

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

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Out-of-State

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10460 USD / year

≈ 10460 USD / year

Living costs

Warrensburg

United States

800 - 1300 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

Career

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

Warrensburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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