Are you patient, adaptive and a leader? Are you someone who likes to work with diverse backgrounds, solve problems and explain new concepts? If so, our elementary education major could be for you.
Why Study Elementary Education at Northwest
The elementary education program focuses on ensuring that teacher candidates are proficient in the use of instructional strategies, teaching methodologies and classroom management techniques that engage all children in a variety of settings. The program emphasizes diverse field experiences and teaching opportunities beginning in the first semester of classes.
The elementary education program graduates are certified to teach first through sixth grades and have completed a 21-credit-hour concentration in a content area of their choice. Concentration options include language arts, social studies, science, mathematics, physical education, special education, technology or other content areas of choice.
Career opportunities
Teaching grades first through sixth
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Expected June, November 2025
Start date
September 2025
School of Education
Brown Hall,
Room 200,
MARYVILLE,
Missouri,
64468, United States
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January 2025
Main Campus
800 University Drive,
Maryville,
Missouri,
64468, Midwest, United States
Freshman admission for international students is evaluated on an individual basis. Admission is offered to students who possess academic qualifications equivalent to those required for domestic first-time freshmen. Consideration is given to the courses taken and grades received in secondary school, as well as to results of school leaving examinations and certificates.
A minimum high school grade point average of 2.00 or "C" average and;
A college-preparatory curriculum in secondary school, including courses in mathematics, science, language and social studies.
Minimum score requirements on one of the tests listed below:
TOEFL - 61
IELTS - 5.5
PTE - 44
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) - 162
GTEC - 1100
iTEP - 3.5
SAKAE - 11 to 12
EIKEN - Pre-1 (2304)
TOEIC - 586
Duolingo - 95
MET - 46
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Programs are career-focused, meaning students gain the skills required for a competitive edge in the tough graduate job market.
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