Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

This programme prepares students to teach in elementary schools through early and sustained classroom experience. Students begin working in local schools during their first year through structured aide roles. The curriculum integrates research-based teaching strategies with real-world application in diverse classrooms. It is grounded in an equity-centered framework that addresses social justice in education.

The programme includes more than 50 hours of fieldwork before the full-year student teaching placement. It combines coursework with practical experience across multiple school settings.

Graduates enter roles as elementary school teachers in public and private schools, with qualifications to teach in diverse learning environments.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. Submission of transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 88% of applicants.

Linfield University has campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Oregon, as well as eCampus programs for students who prefer to learn online. The McMinnville and Portland locations reflect the Pacific Northwest through their landscapes and diversity. The university has a total student population of 1,651, and students come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with 16 countries represented.

Academic study at Linfield spans undergraduate programs and online and hybrid degrees. The university’s academic programs are designed to encourage curiosity about the future and the wider world. Areas available through Online and Continuing Education include international business, nonprofit management, management, accounting and education. Education majors begin hands-on learning early, sometimes during their first year. Students can also pursue nursing, graduate study and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences or the Linfield Center for Wine Education.

International students should know that Linfield offers both traditional campus study and flexible online pathways. Online and Continuing Education combines collaborative learning with online flexibility, skill-based study, mentorship and academic advising. Transfer options may support students bringing previous study, including international baccalaureate and other non-course credits. Student life includes clubs, athletics, leadership opportunities and learning experiences intended to introduce new perspectives, people and interests.