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Love Your Impact as a Teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
Earn a respected, CAEP- and AAQEP-accredited elementary education degree at a pace that works for you. Our competency-based education model means you can move through your courses as quickly as you master the material. Complete courses on your schedule. This can help you launch your teaching career sooner and make earning your elementary education degree more affordable.
Why earn your teaching degree from WGU?
- Accredited and respected. WGU education degrees are CAEP- and AAQEP-accredited and prepares for teacher licensure in any of the 50 states.
- Affordable tuition. Tuition is charged at a flat rate of $3,825 per six-month term, regardless of the number of courses you complete. Scholarships and federal financial aid are also available.
- Unparalleled flexibility. WGU degree programs are flexible so you can work on your degree anywhere, at any time, on your schedule.
- Industry-relevant curriculum. The degree programs at WGU are built with input from industry experts, so that you are prepared to thrive in your career. The knowledge, skills, and credentials you earn will set you apart in your work.
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One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
Make Your Move Into Teaching With an Elementary Education Degree
This elementary education degree program at WGU will ensure you're ready to impact students, classrooms, and your community.
Education
Bachelor's Degrees Elementary Education
Online bachelor's degree programs built for aspiring elementary school...
Online bachelor's degree programs built for aspiring elementary school teachers who are looking to earn a teaching license.
Leads to a teaching license. Specific grade levels will vary depending on teaching certification in your state.
- Time: 68% of students finish within 36 to 38 months.
- Tuition: $3,825 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 37 to 45 (47 for Washington residents) total courses in your degree, depending on which program you pursue.
Concepts included in this program:
- Lesson Planning
- Ethics
- Behavioral Support Strategies
- Educational Psychology & Development
- Classroom Management
These online bachelor's degrees require in-classroom observation and a term of full-time student teaching.
Find Your Teaching Degree at WGU
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Educational Studies – B.A. (Does Not Lead to a Teaching License)
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By charging per six-month term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.
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*From a 2023 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.
100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
97% of employers said that they would hire another WGU grad.*
98% of employers said WGU graduates met or exceeded expectations.*
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