Overview

Students in the Elementary Education program at Eastern Mennonite University explore the teaching field through regular practicum experiences. You will learn effective teaching methods for an evolving world and a diverse student body.

Two key characteristics of our teacher education program are: sending future teachers into classrooms early, and reflective practice, which is woven into all education courses at EMU.

Practical Experiences

At many colleges, students don’t get into the classroom until their third year. At EMU it's different.

At EMU, education students are in local classrooms, observing and learning, by their fifth week of classes.

Local school divisions are richly diverse in culture, ethnicity and socioeconomic status.

Field experiences are embedded throughout the program so that education students are in the field nearly every semester.

Students are in a classroom full-time during student teaching, and receive regular feedback and assistance from the classroom teacher and an EMU representative.

Student teachers also participate in Reflective Teaching Seminar class which provides additional support to students during the student teaching semester and covers valuable topics such as preparing for job searches and interviews.

Students may choose more than one student teaching placement to experience multiple classroom settings and locations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploring Teaching

Computers and Instructional Technology in Education

Organizing for Learning

Learning, Motivation, and Assessment (PreK-6)

Management and Organization in Early Education

Math in the Elementary School

Science in the Elementary School

Social Studies in the Elementary School

Needs of Diverse Learners

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Primary Education View 597 other Bachelors in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

Admission to teacher education requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a teacher education interview. Admission to student teaching requires a 2.7 cumulative GPA.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your free application
Send your Official High School or College transcripts to the university
Send your Official Scores from one of the following English Proficiency Tests (Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, PTE).
Need to work on your English skills? Don't worry. Perfect your academic English skills through their Intensive English Program before beginning as an Undergraduate Student.
Receive an Official Admissions decision from your Admissions Counselor.
Begin Financial Aid & Visa Application Process.

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Tuition Fee

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International

41410 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41410 USD per year during 48 months.
National

41410 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41410 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

41410 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41410 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Harrisonburg

1050 - 1715 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 Elementary Education.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Practical Experiences

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Harrisonburg

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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