University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Elementary and Early Childhood Education in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Elementary and Early Childhood Education program equips future educators to teach all subjects from Pre-K through 4th grade (PK-4). To complete the major, students take specialized classes focused on early learning environments, child growth, and hands-on classroom experiences across PK-4 levels. The curriculum also includes instruction in teaching methodologies for core subjects like language arts, math, science, and social studies. Graduates fulfill all academic and practical requirements for Pennsylvania's PK-4 Instructional I Certification from the Department of Education (PDE), while also preparing for mandatory state certification exams.
This comprehensive program trains educators to work with children from infancy through fourth grade. Participants examine modern teaching philosophies, gain professional skills for diverse classrooms, and cultivate expertise in inclusive education, leadership, and research. A standout feature of our program is the exceptional field placement opportunities in top-tier schools and educational environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The majority of Penn State’s applications come from traditional, first-year students. The following types of students are considered first-year applicants (or freshman applicants, as some refer to them): Current high school student in his or her senior year; Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework; Student who has attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State; Current high school student who may have enrolled in another institution(s) before graduating from high school (dual enrollment); Student who may have attended Penn State on a nondegree basis.
English Language Proficiency
The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement: TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the old paper exam and a minimum of 20 in each section of the new paper exam (code #2660); IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.
Tuition
USD
41,212