Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are available upon request through the Office of the Bursar..

This programme leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Education and K-5 teaching licensure. It is delivered in a hybrid format with full-time day classes, evening classes one night per week, or fully online options. Students complete field experiences throughout the curriculum and work closely with local school systems. The programme prepares candidates for public school teaching in grades kindergarten through five.

The programme requires completion of a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, a minor in Education, and K-5 licensure requirements. Students fulfill these through coursework, field experiences, and state licensure application support.

Graduates enter public school teaching roles in elementary grades K-5.

Applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, submit ACT/SAT scores or pass the Praxis Core Series, provide a writing sample, complete an interview, submit a resume, three letters of recommendation, and pass a background check.

Available as full-time day classes, one evening per week, or 100% online; typically completed in four years for new students, two years for transfer students. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 54% of applicants.

King University traces its history to 1867, when it was established as King College. The Presbyterian-affiliated Christian academic community combines rigorous academic programming with the exploration of faith. Students build a liberal arts foundation before specializing in a contemporary range of degrees. More than 90 areas of study include healthcare administration, RN to BSN, social work, business, biology, digital media, and art and design. Academic programs are intended to help students shape their futures and reach career goals.

The university's main address is 1350 King College Road in Bristol, Tennessee. King presents campus life as a close-knit community with opportunities for volunteering and mission trips. Chapel, Convocation, and Service form important parts of the university experience and support its focus on intellectual discipline, spiritual maturity, vocational adaptability, social confidence, compassion, lifelong learning, and cultural engagement. The Jack E. Snider Honors Program and the Institute for Faith and Culture add further opportunities for academic and personal development.

International students can choose among three degree-completion formats: full-time day classes, classes meeting one evening a week, or fully online study. King also offers a range of campus-based academic opportunities and a Christian setting where faith is part of university life. Financial aid is available to enrolled students, and the student-faculty ratio is 12:1. Bristol is the university's home city, giving students a defined Tennessee setting for study, service, and community life.