Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

At Concord University, tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are based on residency status and credit load..

Students complete early clinical experiences throughout the program, working in real classrooms alongside practicing educators. These experiences connect directly to coursework and build practical teaching skills. A yearlong residency in a public-school classroom forms the final year of study, providing full-time teaching practice with faculty and mentor support. The programme emphasizes hands-on preparation for classroom teaching from the first year.

The programme is a 4-year undergraduate major requiring a yearlong residency in a public-school classroom. Students complete clinical experiences throughout the programme and fulfill all degree requirements through coursework and practicum.

Graduates enter roles as licensed elementary school teachers in public or private K-6 classrooms.

Applicants must meet general undergraduate admission requirements. High school transcripts and standardized test scores are reviewed. Additional documentation may be required for transfer students.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus and online options available; full-time study typical over four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Concord University’s identity has developed through its connection with students, alumni, faculty, and the Athens community. Alumni stories include graduates who returned to work at the university, pursued education careers, presented research at international conferences, and competed as Mountain Lions. The university’s mission centers on improving the lives of students and communities through teaching and learning, intellectual and creative activities, community service, and civic engagement.

Academic choices span the College of Professional and Liberal Studies and the College of Science, Mathematics, and Health. Students can study business, education, fine arts and communication, humanities, social work and sociology, biology, health sciences, mathematics and computer science, nursing, physical and environmental sciences, and social sciences. Additional options include entrepreneurial studies, interdisciplinary studies, the Regents Bachelor of Arts Program, and substance use studies. Concord also offers three-year programs through CU Rise and maintains a Center for Teaching and Learning.

The university is located on Vermillion Street in Athens, West Virginia, on the Campus Beautiful. Student support includes housing and residence life, counseling, multicultural affairs, disability services, student activities, and a student center. Admissions welcomes students from outside the country and provides application, visit, admitted-student, and information-request services. International students should review the academic calendar for term dates, final examinations, and possible schedule changes.