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Bachelor of Elementary Education and Youth Development

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year degree for teaching children and working with youth and families.

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

Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Elementary Education and Youth Development
Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
Communicate findings clearly
And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

Elementary educator
Youth development professional
After-school program counselor
Residential counselor
Educational consultant
Program facilitator or administrator
Family support staff
Policy advocate

Curriculum

120-Credit programme. Core: foundations of education
Child and youth development
Learning and development
Inclusive education and technology
Diverse society
Positive learning environments
Early literacy and project-based learning. Teacher certification includes a 12-credit teaching internship
Youth development an 8-credit internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official secondary school transcript with graduation date or equivalency certificate
With English translation
Common Application or PSU Panther Application
One academic recommendation and an essay
Standardized test scores optional.

Accepted academic background

Official secondary school transcript with graduation date or equivalency certificate, With English translation, Common Application or PSU Panther Application, One academic recommendation and an essay, Standardized test scores optional.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 71
TOEFL PBT 530
PTE Academic 46
Duolingo 85

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Elementary Education and Youth Development. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,422 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$300 USD

Program details

Campus	Plymouth
Faculty or school	School of Education
Department	Department of Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Plymouth State University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.