Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

At Hanover College, tuition is Tuition and fees are available at education.hanover.edu..

The programme prepares students to become licensed elementary teachers through a structured sequence of academic and field-based experiences. Students engage in classroom teaching and assessment practices grounded in research and evidence-based methods. Early fieldwork begins in the first year, with increasing responsibility in public school settings. The curriculum emphasizes culturally responsive teaching and critical reflection on professional practice.

Focus areas include Culturally Responsive Teaching, Urban Education, Special Education Dual Certification, Reading and Literacy Instruction, Classroom Management, Inquiry-Based Science and Engineering.

The programme requires a total of 127 credits, including 490 hours of supervised clinical experiences and a 14-week student teaching assignment. Students complete coursework in pedagogy, subject-specific methods, and field placements across multiple grade levels.

Graduates enter roles as licensed elementary school teachers in public or private schools, often in urban or diverse educational settings.

Applicants must complete EDU 221 and apply for formal admission to the Educator Preparation Program by October 15. Admission requires a minimum GPA and approval from the Teacher Education Committee. Students must also meet prerequisites for upper-level courses.

The programme totals about 127 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme with field experiences beginning in the first year. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 84% of applicants.

For nearly two centuries, Hanover College has developed from its founding story into a residential liberal arts college in Hanover, Indiana. Its undergraduate education gives students room to explore interests across the sciences, humanities, arts and professional fields. Students can choose from 38 majors, five pre-professional pathways or design their own major. Minors span areas including anthropology, computer science, environmental science, international studies, journalism, psychology and Spanish.

Academic options include biology, biochemistry, business, chemistry, communication, computer science, data science, engineering, nursing, political science and sustainability. Pre-professional preparation covers accounting, education certification, health sciences, pre-law and pre-medical study. Hanover also offers Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. Its educational model emphasizes a well-rounded course of study, exploration and preparation for long-term employment. The college lists an average class size of 17 and reports that 99 percent of graduates were employed or continuing their education within seven months of graduation.

The campus is located at 495 College Avenue in Hanover, Indiana, and students live and learn in a four-year residential setting. International students can apply through Hanover's free application or the Common Application, and the admission process includes international applicants. Early Action deadlines are November 1 and December 15, followed by a February 1 Regular Decision deadline. Hanover is test-optional. Financial aid includes merit-based and need-based aid and competitive scholarships; the college states that 100 percent of students receive some form of financial aid. New first-year students can also receive a four-year tuition lock and a four-year graduation guarantee under stated enrollment and academic conditions.