Overview

Learning outcomes

Through Early Childhood (PreK-4) major at Alvernia University in-class learning, field experiences, student teaching, and professors' mentorship, you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work with young children in a variety of educational settings.

This teacher education program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Teaching Reading/Language Arts to Students with Disabilities
Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education
Human Development and Learning
Health and Physical Education in the Elementary School
Planning, Instruction & Assessment
Methods for the Elementary Inclusive Classroom
Teaching Science in Elementary School
Principles of Writing Instruction
Skills for Early Childhood Education
Managing Classroom Learning Communities
Teaching the Arts in Elementary School
Assessment and Evaluation
Professional Seminar
Reading Methods for the Elementary Inclusive Classroom
Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
Teaching Social Studies in Elementary School
Field Experience III
Student Teaching
Student Teaching Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, 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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application
Submit your official high school transcript Learn more about official transcript
Provide your English Proficiency score or Review our exemption policy.
Meet the financial requirements. Learn more about financial requirements
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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

44850 USD / year

≈ 44850 USD / year
Out-of-State

44850 USD / year

≈ 44850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44850 USD / year

≈ 44850 USD / year

Living costs

Reading

United States

1015 - 1675 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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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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