Overview

When you specialize in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies - Elementary Education, you complete the Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies major requirements, profession-oriented courses offered by the College of Education (EDLS courses) and prerequisite courses. The combination addresses all the competencies demanded by the Professional Educator Standards Board for teacher certification in Washington state.

The specialization is distinguished by its persistent, developing and accumulated field experience culminating in clinical internship, and by proficiencies in science and math. Through field experiences, the specialization includes emphasis and experience on understanding how to serve special education students.

Field-based Coursework

The best preparation to teach includes significant experiences in classrooms. More than 600 hours in elementary classrooms included.
Carefully planned time in elementary schools means you steadily increase your understanding, confidence and responsibility in classrooms.

Interdisciplinary Degree

This specialization integrates the expertise of the College of Education and Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (IDLS) in a powerful partnership for Seattle University students.
There is a clear connection between a teacher’s content knowledge and ability to teach. We are a nationally top-ranked integrative program providing you with that knowledge.
IDLS is an ideal teaching degree since interdisciplinary studies is combined with community engagement, and students learn how to approach complex problems, practice perspective-taking and create common ground amidst disagreements

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Diverse Classrooms

The Arts, Health and Fitness in Learning

Special Topics: Interdisciplinary Project

Mathematics for K-8 Teachers

Impact of Trauma on Learners

Growth and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

International student applications should be submitted 6-9 months prior to the application quarter.
National students: February 15 (Spring Quarter).

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

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English proficiency

SAT and ACT Requirements

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year
Out-of-State

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 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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Field-based Coursework

Interdisciplinary Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Seattle

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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