Overview

Why Study Elementary and Early Childhood Education at Wilkes University?

Our Elementary and Early Childhood Education degree leads to certification for prekindergarten through fourth grade (PK-4) in Pennsylvania as well as other states. You'll benefit from our small class size and personal attention from experienced faculty members. At Wilkes, you'll begin participating in field experiences in public and private pre-K-4 classrooms as early as your first semester. These experiences will be in-person as well as virtual.

You'll gain knowledge of best teaching practices, pedagogy and lesson planning, as well as techniques to ensure you meet the diverse needs of all your students.
Our curriculum has a strong focus on reading and literacy, classroom management, differentiation of instruction, inclusionary practices and connection with pre-K-12 partners. You'll learn to be a collaborator and an exceptional communicator.
You'll benefit from real-world classroom experience, putting into practice what you have learned in your classes.
You'll learn how technology can enhance the classroom experience for a diverse population of students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Effective Teaching with Field Experience and
Integrating Technology into the Classroom
Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
Teaching Students with Special Needs
Infants, Toddler, and Young Children with Special Needs
Child Development and Cognition
Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities with field experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Wilkes University considers applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Wilkes Barre, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 609 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

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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

Application
Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency
Financial Verification
Passport/Visa

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

42764 USD / year

≈ 42764 USD / year
Out-of-State

42764 USD / year

≈ 42764 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42764 USD / year

≈ 42764 USD / year

Living costs

Wilkes-Barre

United States

1000 - 1500 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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