St. Ambrose University · USA

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Introduction

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education is a Bachelor program taught at St. Ambrose University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at St. Ambrose University focuses on providing knowledge, skills, and practical experience to create engaging and inclusive learning environments. Students study education foundations such as child development, learning theories, educational psychology, and curriculum design, and apply research-based practices to meet the needs of diverse learners. The program includes choosing an endorsement area in language arts, mathematics, reading, science, foreign language, social studies, or special education.

Classes are on campus. Degree completion requires 120-130 credits, including 33 gen ed credits, 67-79 credits in Elementary Education, and 22-30 credits toward a subject-specific endorsement. Students complete 215 hours of pre-student teaching field experiences at two different age levels and then complete 1 semester of student teaching. The program is supported through experiential learning via fieldwork and practicum opportunities.

Modules

Introduction to the Teaching Profession
The Pluralistic Classroom
Inclusion Strategies for Students with Special Needs
Methods of Teaching Mathematics (K-8)
Diagnostic and Prescriptive Techniques of Teaching Reading

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at St. Ambrose University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by St. Ambrose University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by St. Ambrose University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education.

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You must have graduated from an accredited high school or earned a GED
You must have a minimum cumulative, unweighted GPA of 2.5
You must provide an official high school transcript
You must complete 40 field hours in EDUC 205 or provide verification through EDUC 207
You must provide two professional rating forms (EDUC 205 or 207 instructor, and cooperating teacher's evaluation) which show you earned an average rating of at least Developing (3) in the three separate dispositional categories and recommended by both course instructor and cooperating teacher
You must receive a grade of "B" or above in EDUC 205 or EDUC 207