Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are reviewed annually by the college..

The programme prepares teacher candidates to teach all subjects in preschool through 6th grade across two grade bands: PK-3 and 3-6. Students select one primary grade band for their student teaching experience. The curriculum is structured with small class sizes and sequential coursework that builds skills over time through theory, practice, and reflection.

Focus areas include Early Childhood Education, English as a Second Language, Learning Disabilities Endorsement, Emotional Impairments Endorsement, Spanish K–12, PK–3/3–6.

The programme includes coursework and clinical experiences that are sequential and build upon one another. Students complete a 4-year plan with required Anchor Plan and major/minor requirements.

Graduates enter careers as elementary school teachers in public or private schools, working with students in preschool through 6th grade.

Students must meet with an elementary advisor before admission to the education department to create a 4-year plan. Admission requires completion of prerequisite courses and approval from the department.

On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.

Hope College began with 10 students in 1862 and has grown into a four-year liberal arts college with more than 3,300 students. Its Christian heritage is connected to the Reformed Church in America, while its community welcomes students of all faiths and no faith. Students come from 35 states and territories and 36 countries, creating an international mix within a close campus community.

Academic options include 91 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, supported by an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. Students can take part in undergraduate research, creative projects and experiential learning across disciplines. The Department of Economics and Business offers study in accounting, business, economics, finance, marketing and human resources, along with co-curricular programs in entrepreneurship, leadership and vocational discernment. Arts programs, 22 varsity sports and more than 80 student organizations add to campus life.

Hope’s campus sits in the heart of downtown Holland, close to Lake Michigan beaches. Historic buildings such as Van Vleck Hall stand near newer academic facilities, and the campus connects directly with the city. International applicants submit an application, secondary school transcript, post-secondary transcripts, an Annual Financial Support Form and evidence of English proficiency. Hope also offers more than 300 off-campus study programs for students who want academic experience beyond Michigan.