Overview
Consisting of a rigorous, 126 credit-hour curriculum, the Elementary Education degree at Louisiana Tech, will prepare you for the challenges of teaching young children of all ages in elementary school. As a career, Elementary Education is projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow at the national average.
The B.S. in Elementary Education and Special Education from Louisiana Tech University is a 126 credit-hour degree that includes 54 hours of general education coursework, 21 hours in primary content area instruction, 15 hours in knowledge of the learner and learning environment, 15 hours in methodology and teaching, and 21 hours of “flexible hours” coursework intended to be taken when your scheduling allows.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
- Practica in Education
- Materials and Methods for Early Childhood/Elementary Grades Mathematics
- Materials and Methods for Elementary/Middle Mathematics
- Materials and Methods for Elementary/Middle Language Arts
- Materials and Methods for Elementary/Middle Reading
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Primary Education View 449 other Bachelors in Primary Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the Online Application
- Non-refundable application fee $30.00
- Applicants from non-English speaking countries: Students with a 2.0 GPA must have one of the following: an iBT TOEFL 79 or an IELTS 6.5 or SAT Math subscore 510, Evidence-based Reading and Writing 500 subscore with a minimum composite score of 1130 or ACT Math subscore 19 and English subscore 18 with a minimum composite score of 23.
- Copy of Current Valid Passport
Tuition Fee
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International
11068 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5534 USD per semester during 48 months. -
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11068 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5534 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
3702 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1851 USD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Ruston
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.