Elementary Education, B.S. Ed.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
Our experiential and research-informed B.S. Ed. program in Elementary Education prepares you to work with children in first through sixth grades, ready to teach in all subject areas. Our program is grounded in theory, research and best practices, and our graduates work in a wide variety of linguistic, socio-economic and cultural contexts. You'll learn about multicultural curriculum and instruction, classroom management, educational technology, special education, assessment, educational philosophy and psychology. We are accredited nationally by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Established in 1980
CIP: 13-1202 Elementary Education and Teaching.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree
160 Weeks ( 1920.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $45,462.00 |
| Books | $5,600.00 |
| Fees | $8,530.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $61,592.00 |
Financial Aid
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Students must apply and be admitted to Northern Illinois University, and must meet all admission requirements for both the university and the College of Education. For more details, go to http://www.cedu.niu.edu/index.shtml or call NIU's College of Education at 815-753-1949. For assistance or questions concerning WIA, contact Andrew Kopecky at 815-753-8788 and at akopecky@niu.edu.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Admission to NIU & program
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Elementary Education, B.S. Ed.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
Our experiential and research-informed B.S. Ed. program in Elementary Education prepares you to work with children in first through sixth grades, ready to teach in all subject areas. Our program is grounded in theory, research and best practices, and our graduates work in a wide variety of linguistic, socio-economic and cultural contexts. You'll learn about multicultural curriculum and instruction, classroom management, educational technology, special education, assessment, educational philosophy and psychology. We are accredited nationally by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Established in 1980
CIP: 13-1202 Elementary Education and Teaching.
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree
160 Weeks ( 1920.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $45,462.00 |
| Books | $5,600.00 |
| Fees | $8,530.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $61,592.00 |
Financial Aid
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Students must apply and be admitted to Northern Illinois University, and must meet all admission requirements for both the university and the College of Education. For more details, go to http://www.cedu.niu.edu/index.shtml or call NIU's College of Education at 815-753-1949. For assistance or questions concerning WIA, contact Andrew Kopecky at 815-753-8788 and at akopecky@niu.edu.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Admission to NIU & program
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)