Overview

The Education - Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades 4 - 8) course at Saint Joseph's University is an accredited programme approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requirements for teacher certification in Grade 4-8.

What Can I Do With a Degree in Education?

Once you complete your education major and take your Praxis exams to earn Level 1 certification, you can become a classroom teacher, helping to shape young minds.

Your Saint Joseph's education will prepare you to teach in public, private or parochial school settings.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Adolescent Development w/Field

Assessment and Evaluation

Language and Culture w/ Field

Writing in the Classroom

Inclusive Classrooms w/ Field

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Early Action: November 15; Early Decision I: November 15; Early Decision II: January 15; Regular Decision: February 1

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education Secondary Education View 599 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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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission, you must have graduated from an approved secondary school (or be on track to graduate), received a diploma from an accredited home school association or earned a GED.

A high school transcript with an official school stamp or an official GED transcript is required. High school transcripts must include courses completed through your junior year as well as courses in progress during your senior year. If you’ve attended any post-secondary institutions, official transcripts for those institutions are required as well.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

55180 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 55180 USD per year during 48 months.
National

55180 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 55180 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

55180 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 55180 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Education - Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades 4 - 8).

Available Scholarships

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Overview

What Can I Do With a Degree in Education?

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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