Overview

Key Features

In an increasing diverse society, teachers and professionals of all kinds need to have the knowledge and skills to support and value a multiplicity of perspectives. This Community, Culture, and Language degree at Gonzaga University is designed to support those individuals who are pursuing careers in elementary and community education.

Elementary Education:

Students receive Washington State Elementary certification with English Language Learner and Reading endorsements.
Site-based clinical experience.
120 hour TESOL Certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Cultural and linguistic immersion experiences.
Hands-on advocacy projects.
Interdisciplinary learning.

Community Education:

Interdisciplinary focus.
Complementary integration with Gonzaga’s Core.
120 hour TESOL Certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Exposure to opportunities with NGO’s, NPO’s, or any organization with a global focus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Culture and Language

Elementary Education

Community Education

Theory

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Decisions for national students are sent on a rolling basis

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Spokane, 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

International Student Application Fee Waiver
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Complete the online Common Application
Students must achieve a 3.2 cumulative GPA, with junior year being no less than a 3.1 GPA, in a college preparatory curriculum that results in a high school diploma.
Personal Essay and Activities List (found on the Common Application).
Official transcripts in native language and English from all high schools, colleges and universities attended.
Common Application School Report
One Common Application Teacher Evaluation
Copy of Passport

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

56140 USD / year

≈ 56140 USD / year
Out-of-State

56140 USD / year

≈ 56140 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56140 USD / year

≈ 56140 USD / year

Living costs

Spokane

United States

880 - 1260 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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