BS in Elementary Education - Walden University

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11/25/2024: Course-Based

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Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

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Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is accredited based on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards through June 2026. This accreditation covers specific Walden initial teacher and advanced educator preparation programs, including the BS in Elementary Education, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) – Special Education specialization, MS in Education – Educational Leadership and Administration specialization, and EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration. The MAT-SPED, MSED-ELA, and EdS-ELA programs were reviewed by Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs), which define content-area standards for programs, and achieved national recognition.

CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement. Walden’s College of Education and Leadership has earned national accreditation by demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, program impact, and capacity for continuous improvement. CAEP is a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)-recognized national accreditor for educator preparation.

The BS in Elementary Education is amazing. I have felt so welcome at Walden from the beginning. I have had professors, advisors, and a faculty that truly care about their students. Every class has helped me to build confidence and the knowledge to become a wonderful educator.

Abby Harden | BS in Elementary Education Graduate

More About the BS in Elementary Education

Choose an Online Elementary Education Degree Program with Unparalleled Support.

Curriculum

In this program, you will complete a variety of courses, including:

Effective Practices: Planning, Instruction, and Assessment
Child Development, Motivation, and Learning
Exploring Dimensions of Literacy K-6
Collaboration to Support All Learners
Integrating Content and Technology to Enhance Learning

Additionally, you will also complete a Demonstration Teaching/Seminar, in which you will gain real-world experience and work hands-on in the classroom. Walden will pay for your Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA)–a nationally recognized performance assessment that measures the skills you need as a new teacher.

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Teacher candidates can choose elective courses or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. AIM enables students to shorten the time required to complete a master’s degree once they have graduated from their undergraduate program.

Entry Requirements

Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:

You are 21 years of age or older.
You are less than 21 years of age and have 12 quarter credit hours.
You are an active member of the military or a veteran with documentation of service.

Your Enrollment Specialist will help you gather all of the required materials, starting with your application, and support you through your first day of classes.

Funding Your Education

Believe & Achieve Scholarship^™

Receive five tuition-free BS in Elementary Education credits for every three courses you successfully complete. Up to $16,485 in savings.¹

Ongoing Military Offer

New students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs are recognized in many programs with our Believe and Achieve Scholarship, which helps students reach their goals, plus an exclusive additional 10% savings. For other programs, these students are recognized with a 15% tuition discount for the life of their program.²

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¹Walden's Believe & Achieve Scholarship™ is available for new students starting on February 6, 2023, and later. For a full list of eligible programs and details on award amounts and eligibility visit www.waldenu.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships-details. Tuition-free coursework must be applied to the final courses in the program of enrollment prior to graduation.

Ongoing Military Offer

²10% tuition reduction combined with Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship is available for new students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the Veterans Administration who enroll in programs eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship. For programs not eligible for the Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship, the tuition reduction is 15% for the life of the program. This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a service member, veteran, or employee of the Veterans Administration. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.

Licensure:

Walden is approved by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) to offer a program leading to a Minnesota Tier 3 license in Elementary Education. All candidates must pass the required Minnesota Teacher Licensure Exams (MTLEs) in order to complete the program. Candidates seeking licensure in Minnesota are responsible for completing any other Minnesota requirements beyond Walden’s state-approved program. The Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) is solely responsible for reviewing applications and issuing licenses.

Individuals interested in licensure in states other than Minnesota may qualify by virtue of completing a state-approved educator preparation program; however, individuals must review their state’s regulations to ensure the program meets all requirements, paying particular attention to any requirements specific to out-of-state program completers. Individuals who reside in certain states may be ineligible to enroll in this program. Walden Enrollment Specialists can provide guidance on licensure questions; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with all state licensure requirements. Walden makes no representation or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure.

BS in Elementary Education (Teacher Licensure)