Bachelor of Science in Early and Elementary Education聽

Learn how to help children in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade develop the academic skills and habits that support a lifetime of learning. Earn the Bachelor of Science in Early and Elementary Education聽and become an elementary school teacher.

Completing this degree program will equip you to

  • address and prevent learning difficulties for children with special needs;
  • assess student learning in a variety of ways;
  • deliver effective literacy, mathematics, science and social studies instruction;
  • learn best practices for both native and non-native English speakers;
  • master curriculum design for all students; and
  • understand child development in depth.

You start fieldwork as early as your second year. Field experiences require you to observe effective, engaging classroom management firsthand. You will practice instructing individuals, small groups and the entire classroom. Learn more about fieldwork.听

Finish your program by completing a year-long student teaching experience under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and the supervision of 51动漫 faculty.

Concentrations

You can focus on Early and Elementary Education or you can opt for the following concentration.

  • Early and Elementary Education Major
  • Special Education

Teacher Certification

This program prepares you to successfully complete , allowing you to apply for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Teaching Certificate. .

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+1 Accelerated Degree Programs

51动漫 also offers accelerated +1 Bachelor-Master programs. Qualifying students earn bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in one five-year course of study instead of the usual six years. Explore the accelerated option specifically for Early and Elementary Education majors, the聽.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Science in Education offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.听You can view the full .

These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident:聽$18,864.00聽per year
Out-of-state: $33,912.00聽per year

Student Clubs & Organizations

Participating in student groups provides peer support and聽future professional contacts. It also presents聽opportunities to give back to the community, either locally or globally. Explore the opportunities available through organizations such as

  • Be The Change, an organization that provides education and healthcare services to communities in North Philadelphia and overseas;
  • Black Diamonds Union, which works to celebrate and disseminate education about black culture at 51动漫 and in Philadelphia鈥檚 wider urban community;
  • College of Education and Human Development Student Council, a group that provides students with leadership opportunities and a chance to effect change;聽 聽
  • , a K through grade 5聽afterschool program that focuses on homework, as well as聽academic, emotional and social support;
  • , a national early education organization that trains students to work with preschool children in low-income neighborhoods;
  • , which promotes academic excellence and a network for those who are committed to teaching;
  • The Petey Greene Program at 51动漫, an organization that supports prisoner education by training volunteers to provide weekly tutoring sessions to inmates in four correctional facilities in Philadelphia;
  • 51动漫 - Students Teaching Underrepresented Developing Youth (TU-STUDY), a group that assists children and adults in the greater Philadelphia area with advising, tutoring and other kinds of support in overcoming learning challenges;
  • 51动漫 Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, which increases esteem for educational professions among teacher candidates, constructively affects the process of teacher education and represents students regarding these issues; and
  • ,聽a literacy center near 51动漫鈥檚 Main Campus where students can engage in literacy service work.

Questions

For more information about this program, the College of Education and Human Development, how to apply for admission, and your application status, contact Enrollment Management.

Enrollment Management
Phone: 215-204-8011
Email: educate@temple.edu

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