Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 2/14/2024
Program Description
The Elementary Education program is designed for those seeking to teach in the Elementary School setting. This four semester program is fully aligned with the licensing guidelines from the State of Illinois, providing students with the necessary coursework and field experiences to qualify for a Illinois Professional Educators License in Elementary Education (1st grade through 6th grade). Coursework for this program includes theory and methodologies in instructional planning for all content areas, childrens literature, classroom management, educational psychology, diverse learners, assessment and technology. Program faculty members are up-to-date on the needs of the classroom as well as the latest trends and requirements of the field, and are deeply committed to preparing future educators to excel as teachers. Diverse clinical experiences, along with mentoring from cooperating teachers and field supervisors, help teacher candidates transfer university classroom instruction into practical teaching skills.
Established in 1980
CIP: 13-1202 Elementary Education and Teaching.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McKendree University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois State Board of Education
Quality Assurance
Education Information
License, Bachelors Degree
128 Weeks ( 1800.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $62,000.00 |
| Books | $4,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $66,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Send an official high school or GED transcript and transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended to McKendree University c/o the Office of Admission, 701 College Road, Lebanon, IL 62254. Transcripts can be sent electronically to inquiry@mckendree.edu.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 2/14/2024
Program Description
The Elementary Education program is designed for those seeking to teach in the Elementary School setting. This four semester program is fully aligned with the licensing guidelines from the State of Illinois, providing students with the necessary coursework and field experiences to qualify for a Illinois Professional Educators License in Elementary Education (1st grade through 6th grade). Coursework for this program includes theory and methodologies in instructional planning for all content areas, childrens literature, classroom management, educational psychology, diverse learners, assessment and technology. Program faculty members are up-to-date on the needs of the classroom as well as the latest trends and requirements of the field, and are deeply committed to preparing future educators to excel as teachers. Diverse clinical experiences, along with mentoring from cooperating teachers and field supervisors, help teacher candidates transfer university classroom instruction into practical teaching skills.
Established in 1980
CIP: 13-1202 Elementary Education and Teaching.
Provider Information
McKendree University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois State Board of Education
Quality Assurance
Education Information
License, Bachelors Degree
128 Weeks ( 1800.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $62,000.00 |
| Books | $4,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $66,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Send an official high school or GED transcript and transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended to McKendree University c/o the Office of Admission, 701 College Road, Lebanon, IL 62254. Transcripts can be sent electronically to inquiry@mckendree.edu.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes