Bachelor in Education (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $42,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

This programme prepares students for teaching licensure in grades K-12 across multiple subject areas. It includes structured field experiences such as internships and student teaching in diverse educational settings. Students engage in practical learning through programs like the Literacy Enrichment Academic Program, where they design and lead tutoring sessions. The curriculum integrates classroom instruction with real-world teaching practice and professional development opportunities.

Focus areas include Art Education, Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Computer Science Education, Social Studies Education, Spanish Education.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, with coursework distributed across general education, major-specific classes, and field experiences including student teaching. The Education Studies major does not lead to licensure and is designed for non-teaching careers in education.

Graduates enter roles as licensed teachers in public or private schools, or pursue careers in educational publishing, curriculum development, and school counseling.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and a personal statement. Additional requirements may apply for specific licensure tracks.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 80% of applicants.

Academic choice is central to the Roanoke College experience, with more than 100 programs of study available across the curriculum. Students can extend learning beyond regular courses through internships, study abroad and away, and Intensive Learning during May Term. Current academic initiatives include participation in the Google AI for Education Accelerator and a grant-supported effort to create a comprehensive model for character education.

Roanoke College is located at 221 College Lane in Salem, Virginia. The campus provides a small-school environment with strong school spirit, athletic facilities, student activities, health and wellness resources, spiritual life, and housing. The college also offers an elevator pitch competition and a calendar of campus events, giving students opportunities to participate in academic, social, and extracurricular life.

International students should review the college's admissions, cost and aid, academic, housing, and study-abroad resources when planning an application. Roanoke states that 100% of its students receive financial aid, and Virginia residents may qualify for an annual TAG grant. Admissions support includes access to counselors, information requests, events, and a virtual tour. Salem is the college's home base, while the wider location places students in Virginia's Roanoke Valley.