Overview

Mount Mercy University ’s Elementary Education degree program prepares future teachers to open young peoples’ minds to the exploration and discovery of a bright future.

Recognized as one of the most highly regarded education programs in the state, Mount Mercy’s elementary education degree is designed around applying best practices through hands-on experiences.

What can you do with an elementary education degree?

Employment of elementary school teachers is projected to grow 7% from 2020 to 2030 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, on par with the average for all occupations.

With Mount Mercy’s elementary education degree, you have the flexibility to pursue additional certifications, graduate school, or begin teaching in the following areas:

Art (K-8)
Early Childhood Education: Pre-K–Kindergarten
English – Language Arts (K-8)
English as a Second Language (ESL) (K-12)
Instructional Strategist I (special education) (K-8)
Instructional Strategist II (special education) (K-12 BD and LD)
Mathematics (K-8)
Middle School (5-8)
Music (K-8)
Reading (K-8)
Science (K-8)
History (K-8)
Social Studies (K-8)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

An Invitation to Teaching
Children's Literature
Health Awareness and PE Methods
Art Methods K-8 for Classroom Teachers
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Educational Psychology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International

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International: All required documents must be received by August (fall semester) or January (spring semester).

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Primary Education View 597 other Bachelors in Primary 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

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application and personal statement.

Official high school transcripts translated into English by a court-certified English Language Translator.

Official college and/or foreign university transcripts (for transfer students) translated into English and evaluated by a foreign credit evaluation agency.

Official scores from a Test of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, STEP Eiken, Duolingo, ACT or SAT). These scores are required if you're a citizen of a country where English isn't an official language.

Certification of funding sources (certificate of finance or letter with an affidavit from the bank).

A scanned copy of your passport to ensure we have the correct spelling of your name for SEVIS processing.

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Tuition Fee

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International

39878 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39878 USD per year during 48 months.
National

39878 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39878 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

39878 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39878 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Cedar Rapids

895 - 1290 USD /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Elementary Education.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

What can you do with an elementary education degree?

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Cedar Rapids

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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