Overview

Elementary Education Grades 1-5 is offered by McNeese State University. The McNeese Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education grades 1-5 is designed to give you the instructional and practical knowledge and experience you need to become a successful teacher.

Key Facts

Thanks to a partnership with two national education consulting firms, our degree program provides candidates with the most current research-based best-practices and knowledge within the field of education, including diversity in the classroom, methodology in reading, social studies, language arts, math, science, approaches to manage the elementary classroom and approaches to managing exceptional children. With 210 hours of field experience featured in the curriculum, a two-semester teacher residency in an elementary classroom and initial teacher certification, our program ensures you’ll graduate ready to step into your career. Consistently ranked as one of the top regional universities in the South, McNeese also boasts one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. Local, state and national demand for teachers remains high and, with initial teacher certification, elementary education majors from McNeese graduate with a valuable degree and are ready to succeed in this in-demand market.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers

Physical Science

Geography

English Composition

Orientation to Multiculturalism and Diversity in Education
Portfolio Management for Teacher Education Programs and Certifications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Lake Charles, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education View 645 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Whether you graduated from high school in the U.S. or abroad, if you have never previously attended a university, you are considered to be a first time freshman. To apply to McNeese, make sure you meet the minimum requirements:

You have graduated from secondary school
Minimum high school overall GPA of 2.35
Readiness for college-level English
Readiness for college-level math
English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

35460 USD / year

≈ 35460 USD / year
Out-of-State

35460 USD / year

≈ 35460 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35460 USD / year

≈ 35460 USD / year

Living costs

Lake Charles

United States

900 - 1400 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lake Charles

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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