Overview

Key Facts

In the Elementary education, prek-3 program of Hope College, each elementary candidate will select a primary grade band and a secondary grade band along with an endorsement in Special Education (Learning Disabilities and/or Emotional Impairment) or a minor in English as a Second Language.

Great Band Choices

PreK–3 courses will include content courses in how to teach those children 3 years old to 3rd grade content areas in math, social studies, science and literacy.

3–6 courses will include content courses in how to teach those children in 3rd to 6th grade content areas in math, social studies, science and literacy.

After completing Exploring a Career in Education/Level 1 coursework and formally being admitted to the Hope College Teacher Education Program, teacher candidates will continue their course work in grade bands and endorsements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Psychology

Theories of Child Development and Early Childhood Education

Observation and Assessment Practices in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education Field Placement

Planning & Implementing Curriculum and Instruction for Early Childhood

Leadership, Advocacy, and Administration in Early Childhood Programs

Family & Child Centered Interventions in Diverse Cultural Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

After November 1, students will be admitted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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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

Common Application or Hope College Application

Secondary school transcript (submitted by your guidance counselor)

Official transcripts from any post-secondary school attended

Verification of Financial Support

Evidence of proficiency in English

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

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year
Out-of-State

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

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