About this program
Elementary Education
The Elementary Education program is designed for those students interested in teaching preschool and kindergarten through grade three and grade three through grade six. This is a major only. This program leads to certification. Here are the concentrations:
- Preschool, Kindergarten-Grade Three (PK-3)
- Grades Three-Six (3-6)
Admission requirements
Prerequisites:
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in college transfer coursework including official transcripts.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the institute university.
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- Child and Adolescent Development
- Freshman Seminar I
- Principles Of Teaching In School And Society
- Communication in Education
- Health & Movement Education
- Sophomore Seminar II
- Fostering Student Engagement
- Literacy Foundations
- Introduction to Literacy Strategies
- Grades 3 – 6 Literacy
- Exceptional Children & Youth in the Regular Classroom
- Technology for Educators
- Diversity and Inclusion in Education
- Assessment & Evaluation in Education
- Collaboration & Professionalism
- Junior Seminar III
- Behavior Management
- Elementary Core Methods I
- Elementary Core Methods II
- Methods of Teaching History and Geography
- Methods of Teaching Economics and Political Science
- Methods of Teaching Science
- Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties
- Senior Seminar IV
- Student Teaching 10 credit hours
- Student Teaching Seminar
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
- Total Tuition and Mandatory Fees: $29,044
- Total Estimated Direct Cost: $41,244
- SHU Global (online and off-site locations) per credit hour: $545
Qualification
Credits: 130
Siena Heights University's Division of Education was granted national accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for the full seven years, from Spring 2020 to Spring 2027. This accreditation certifies the forenamed professional initial certification programs has provided evidence of meeting all CAEP's standards.
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Siena Heights University
Siena Heights University is a Catholic university founded in 1919 and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Enrolling a diverse community of traditional-age and working adult students, Siena Heights is a coeducational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission that...
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