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Pursuing an elementary education degree at USD equips you with essential knowledge and abilities to make a meaningful difference as a K-8 educator. This comprehensive four-year program includes a full-year teaching residency, ensuring you graduate with extensive practical experience that distinguishes you in the field.
As an elementary education student at USD, you'll learn to inspire, nurture, champion, and mentor young learners in your future classroom.
International students who have officially completed secondary school (high school) in either the United States or their home country may apply for undergraduate admission. High school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 71 or higher (iBT), 530 or higher (paper test), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0 or higher, Cambridge International Examinations English subject O-Level with B or higher, English subject A-Level with C or higher; International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB English A (4 or higher) or IB English B (6 or higher).