Overview

In small classes and amazing field experiences, you’ll work on this Elementary Education major from Illinois Dominican University, closely with the outstanding faculty of our School of Education, which includes nationally recognized experts in elementary education.

You’ll learn to support and challenge children in all their glorious variety, study the most advanced teaching techniques and technologies, and examine the subtleties of child development.

You’ll explore the roles of class, race, gender, ethnicity and culture in shaping the everyday realities of elementary school classrooms. You’ll begin your teaching career with a profound appreciation of the profession’s key values of scholarship, leadership and service.

More ways to learn

Practical, hands-on experience is built into our curriculum. You’ll get into the field early and often, engaging students and teachers and gaining exposure to a wide range of educational approaches and philosophies.

As a senior, you’ll spend a semester teaching in one of our partner elementary schools, with the guidance and support of your professors. In combination with your classroom learning, these powerful experiences will provide you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to create a caring and stimulating classroom environment for children.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Foundations of Education

History and Philosophy of Education
Educational Psychology
Diversity, Language, and Culture
Exceptional Students: Characteristics and the Special Education Process
Collaboration and Adaptation in General Education Settings
Methods and Materials for Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary Classroom
Content Area Literacy
Methods and Materials for Teaching Social Sciences in the Elementary Classroom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00

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More details

We make admission decisions on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Teaching Primary Education View 464 other Bachelors in Primary Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who completed coursework at institutions outside the United States must submit official, translated transcripts from secondary schools and colleges/universities that have been attended.

Transcripts from colleges/universities must include include course details for all courses taken (course by course report).

Proof of English Language Proficiency: International students who are not native speakers of English must provide proof of English language proficiency as part of the application to Dominican University.

Admitted international students who require an F-1 or J-1 visa, or whose visa needs are unclear, will be asked to complete a supplemental form, providing Dominican documents required for the university to generate an I-20 (F-1 students) or DS-2019 (J-1 students). Either the I-20 or DS-2019 document will be required for students to obtain a U.S. visa from an American embassy or consulate.

Tuition Fee

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International

37194 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37194 USD per year during 48 months.
National

37194 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37194 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for River Forest

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Elementary Education.

Available Scholarships

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