Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at Houston Christian University prepares exceptional teachers for Early Childhood to Grade 6 (EC-6) classrooms in public and private schools. This transformative program combines comprehensive coursework with extensive field experiences beginning from your first year, ensuring you develop essential classroom skills through technology-rich instruction and evidence-based teaching practices.Our program offers specialized certification tracks in ESL and Bilingual Education. Through small classes and personal mentoring from dedicated faculty, you gain practical experience working with schoolchildren throughout your degree while building lasting relationships that extend into your career. This respected program, with strong connections to Houston-area schools, provides graduates with distinct advantages in the competitive job market.

Beyond certification, our graduates become educational leaders—principals, curriculum specialists, counselors, and university professors who make meaningful differences in children’s lives and receive recognition as outstanding educators.

Overview and Requirements for the BS in Elementary Education

The Department of Teaching and Learning Sciences offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The following Educator Preparation Tracks are offered for all levels of teaching certifications. This page provides information about specific requirements for EC-6 certifications with varying specializations.

Elementary Education with ESL
Elementary Education with Bilingual Certification

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learning and Development
Survey of Exceptional Children
Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education
Teaching Reading Through Children’s Literature
Developing and Teaching Literacy
Reading and Language Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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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

Complete Houston Christian University’s online Application for Admission
Request your academic transcripts be sent to HCU’s International Admissions. Any university coursework completed outside the U.S. must first be evaluated by a recognized foreign transcript evaluation agency.
Provide proof of English proficiency through TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, or ACT scores; OR completion of two collegiate English courses in the U.S.; OR a certificate from an approved HCU English Language Program; OR a bachelor’s degree from an English-instructed institution.
Submit a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity) and any applicable U.S. visa, USCIS Notice of Action, and I-94, if currently in the U.S.
F1 applicants only: submit a Financial Affidavit and proof of funds for one academic year, plus I-20 and Transfer-In Form if applicable.

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

39250 USD / year

≈ 39250 USD / year
Out-of-State

39250 USD / year

≈ 39250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39250 USD / year

≈ 39250 USD / year

Additional Details

International Fee $75 per semester

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Overview and Requirements for the BS in Elementary Education

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Houston

Funding

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