Overview

The Elementary Education program at Governors State University is committed to supporting and graduating elementary teachers (grades 1-6) who are prepared and invested in the learning and growth of students who vary in background knowledge/experience, home support, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, cognitive predisposition, physical ability, neurological functioning, language, gender identity, sexual preference, and other forms of privilege or diversity.

Career

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2023, the national median annual wage of elementary teachers was $63,680. Also, Salary.com reports that the median annual wage of elementary teachers was $68,314, higher than the national average. Despite limited employment growth, about 109,000 openings for kindergarten and elementary school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the next decade.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applying Educational Psychology

Effective Teaching for Diverse Students and Effective Teaching Laboratory

Educational Linguistics

Field Experience

Developmental Reading in the Elementary Grades

Literacy Across the Curriculum in the Elementary Grades

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until April 1st or until the first year class is filled.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Education Primary Education View 641 other Bachelors in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

have graduated or will graduate from high school with a minimum 2.00 GPA on a 4.0 scale
GPA, GPA in college prep courses, the strength of curriculum, standardized test scores (ACT/SAT), Personal letter of application, writing sample, student’s demonstrated interest, letters of recommendation (counselor, teacher, community leader, etc.), class rank, subject test scores (AP/IB), extracurricular activities (clubs, student government, athletics, employment, etc.)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10740 USD / year

≈ 10740 USD / year
Out-of-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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