Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

At Coe College, tuition is Qualified students who choose to student teach in their fifth year receive a 60% tuition reduction..

This programme prepares students for licensure as elementary school teachers in grades K-6. Students gain hands-on experience through early field placements in diverse public and private schools across five districts. The curriculum emphasizes practical teaching methods and real classroom engagement from the first year. Faculty members are current or former public school teachers with direct classroom experience.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including coursework in education methods, content areas, and field experiences. Students complete over 120 hours of classroom observation and practice before student teaching, which is a full-semester, supervised experience.

Graduates typically become licensed elementary school teachers in public or private schools.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for admission to the education major. Submission of a personal statement and official transcripts is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme with a fifth-year option for student teaching. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 71% of applicants.

Coe College began in 1851 and has grown into a selective, private, four-year liberal arts institution. Its academic program covers more than 60 areas of study across a range of fields. Small classes, averaging 16 students, support discussion and critical thinking, while students can pursue double majors and complete internships, research, or off-campus study. Specialized options include aviation studies and flight operations, with flight training at the Eastern Iowa Airport and a business administration degree alongside pilot certificates and ratings.

The college is located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second-largest city. The surrounding area provides access to internships, jobs, and entertainment, including opportunities with Fortune 500 companies, teaching hospitals, international companies, nonprofits, local startups, and businesses connected to Coe's local alumni network. Students are guaranteed an internship, research, or off-campus study opportunity, and 40 percent study off campus.

Coe is a residential campus, with nearly 100 percent of students living on campus. More than 100 clubs, organizations, and athletic teams support an active student community, and 90 percent of students participate in campus activities. Daily life includes residence halls, dining, athletics, student organizations, and traditions such as Homecoming, Late Night Breakfast, the Victory Bell, and Flunk Day. International students should expect a close campus environment where activities, classes, and social spaces are within a short walk.