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Bachelor of Elementary Education

University of Illinois Springfield

  • Springfield, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Illinois Springfield campus

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Elementary Education and evaluate learning approaches
  • Communicate appropriately with learners
  • And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

  • Elementary school teacher

Curriculum

  • Foundations of teaching and learning
  • Equitable learning environments
  • Assessment
  • Educational technology
  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Science and social studies methods
  • Plus content courses such as human biology
  • Global history and geography
  • Ending in a student-teaching residency.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed secondary school with GPA about 2.75 (transfer students 2.5)
  • 250-650 word statement
  • Official transcripts evaluated if required
  • English proficiency (https://www.uis.edu/international-applicants/english-proficiency-requirements).

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (first-year) with evaluated transcripts, Or university coursework with 2.5+ GPA (transfer), Credential evaluation required unless exempt, Official transcripts, Passport, English proficiency, Financial documents for the I-20

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 75
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 60
  • Cambridge B2 First

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Statement

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and the Fall May 15 / Spring Nov 15 international deadlines. Apply online at UIS and pay the 60 USD international undergraduate fee. Send official transcripts (credential evaluation if required)
  2. A 250-650 word statement
  3. Passport and English test scores. Receive admission decision
  4. Then submit financial documents for the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,150 USD
Application fee$60 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSpringfield Main Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Public Affairs and Education
DepartmentTeacher Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible international undergraduate students may be considered for institutional merit scholarships. UIS Global pathway students may be excluded from some merit awards; availability and eligibility should be checked for the specific applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.