Overview

The graduates of the Elementary Education, Foundations program of the University of Minnesota recognize schools as places for the essential justice-oriented work of engaging with children and communities. They advocate for justice-oriented action in support of children, communities, colleagues, and the field of education. Our graduates value an ethos of vulnerability, recognizing their knowledge and pedagogical skills as wide-ranging, ever-evolving, and in collaboration with students. They are part of a growing movement to disrupt and dismantle unjust practices and actively humanize systems in public education in order to build a just future for all.

Program length: This program is a four-year baccalaureate degree that will prepare you to earn your teaching license after your fifth year of study in the M.Ed. program. You will earn your teaching license after completing the one-year, graduate-level M.Ed. program in elementary education.

Career Outlook and Support

Minnesota teachers are on the higher end of the payscale. The median Minnesota elementary teacher salary was $62,000 in 2016,

CE+HD has a team of professionals ready to help you prepare for your first job by reviewing your resume, conducting practice interviews, and much more. You will also benefit from contacts you make working with teachers in the schools as part of the foundations coursework.Contact career services to use their many resources, or make an appointment with a career counselor today.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technology for Teaching and Learning

Culture Power and Education

Social Class Education and Pedagogy

Child Psychology

Elementary Teaching

Learning, Cognition, and Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education View 645 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

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades (Required)

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18626 USD / year

≈ 18626 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 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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Career Outlook and Support

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Minneapolis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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