Overview

As an Elementary Education major at Grove City College — nationally recognized as one of the best schools for early childhood education — you will be equipped and ready to shape young lives as an educator.

Career Outcomes

If you are like 96% of Grove City College graduates, you will be prepared to compete for full-time jobs or seats in top graduate programs across the country.
Many education majors become certified and licensed teachers around the country at public schools and private schools — from kindergarten and preschool to elementary school level — while others take unique teaching positions in mission work and other fields.
Some of the students go on to pursue graduate degrees in education and related fields.
Prepare to pass the Praxis exam on your first try, like nearly all of our graduates.
Wherever you take your bachelor’s degree in elementary education, you will stand out as an excellent teacher whose framework and Christ-like ethic of care will enrich the learning experience of every child in your classroom.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Use of Art in the Classroom
Survey of Mathematics
Music Methods for Elementary Teachers
Educational Psychology
Child Development
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grove City, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education View 641 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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Other requirements

General requirements

TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT, or CLT scores.
Two letters of recommendation as listed below. The College does not provide specific forms for recommendation letters.
One academic reference from a teacher, guidance counselor, or principal.
One spiritual/character reference from a pastor, youth pastor, or someone who knows you well in that regard.
Official secondary transcript (in English).
Grove City College School Report Form.
Grove City College Early Decision Agreement (for Early Decision applicants only).
International Student Financial Aid Application.
International Student Certification of Finances.
$50 application fee (waivers available upon request).

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

22570 USD / year

≈ 22570 USD / year
Out-of-State

22570 USD / year

≈ 22570 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22570 USD / year

≈ 22570 USD / year

Living costs

Grove City

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Outcomes

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

Grove City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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