Overview

Course Overview

The Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 program at University of Dayton integrates coursework in child development, content, preparation for teaching and working with children with special learning needs, along with hands-on experience and support from your UD community.

You'll also earn a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) certificate. A STEM lab and Curriculum Materials Center are among the numerous resources available to students.

Classroom observation an field experience begin during year one, and continue during years two and three. You'll receive more than 600 field hours in local schools, which is 300 hours more than the State of Ohio's requirement. During year four, you'll participate in student teaching. This full-time teaching experience includes supervision and evaluation to assist you in your continued growth and development as an educator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Personal Aspects of Teaching
Advanced Aspects of Professional Education
Child Development: Birth to Grade 5
Childhood Theory and Practice
School, Self and Society
Philosophy and History of American Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

138 SCH

138-145

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dayton, United States

Disciplines

Education Teaching Early Childhood Education View 2245 other Bachelors in 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, Including the Essay
Transcripts of all previously attended secondary schools, including dates of attendance, all subjects studied, grades earned and marks achieved on examinations (Transcripts not issued in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation)
If your native language is not English, you are required to submit proof of English proficiency
F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study.

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

51910 USD / year

≈ 51910 USD / year
Out-of-State

51910 USD / year

≈ 51910 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51910 USD / year

≈ 51910 USD / year

Living costs

Dayton

United States

880 - 1352 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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