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Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Southwest Minnesota State University Southwest Minnesota State University, USA

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USD 10304

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 100

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Students majoring in elementary education move through the teacher preparation program as a cohort, with the sequence beginning in the fall of their junior or senior year. In close-knit communities of teachers and learners, they strengthen and improve their teaching skills through lively interaction with other teacher candidates and instructors. Students working toward the B.S. in Elementary Education may also choose from five optional endorsement areas to expand their licensure opportunities. Many candidates add minors in K-12 Reading licensure, Special Education, or TESL as well. Most of the education classes offered include classroom experience in area schools.

Since licensure to teach is a professional program, formal application for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program is required during the sophomore year. There is a minimum GPA requirement of 2.8 in entry level professional education coursework from all colleges and universities attended. Other information on requirements and applying to the Teacher Preparation Program can be found on the School of Education website. Persons with previous degrees and/or current licensure interested in adding a licensure field or endorsement may apply to SMSU and have their transcripts sent (if not from a Minnesota State school) to have a transcript review completed.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Aug 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    47 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    10304

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 100

    Application Fee
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    14200 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • Available after the 1st semester

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