Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees are 32,800 USD per year.

This field prepares students to teach children in the elementary grades, including kindergarten through grade eight, depending on school system or state regulations.

It prepares graduates to teach all elementary school subjects and work as teachers in elementary grades.

For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 59% of applicants.

Barry University welcomes students with roots in many countries and values cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. Campus life includes student-led media, performances, athletics, academic societies, clubs, cultural celebrations, and professional support. The main campus in Miami Shores offers lawns, study spaces, and a chapel, while downtown Miami, beaches, the Wynwood Arts District, Brickell, and major cultural institutions are a short car ride away.

Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters as Barry College for Women, Barry became a coeducational university while retaining its Catholic intellectual tradition. Its educational approach connects learning, reflection, informed action, and a commitment to social justice. Academic options include the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Public Administration, College of Health Professions & Medical Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Podiatric Medicine, and the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando. Programs range from the arts, education, humanities, and sciences to business, health care, nursing, law, and podiatric medicine.

Small classes, with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, support direct attention from faculty. Orientation includes the student-led O-Team and ORI 100 Class. The Center for Academic Success and Advising provides academic coaching, tutoring, and financial aid counseling, while the Career Center supports internships and alumni engagement. Barry also offers classes at locations across Florida, online, and in the Bahamas, with flexible programs for working professionals.