Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

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This programme prepares students to teach grades K-6 through a focus on evidence-based teaching methods and practical classroom experience. Students engage in field placements starting in their first year within diverse school settings including public, private, and Christian schools. The curriculum emphasizes culturally relevant, project-based learning in small cohorts with close faculty mentorship. Instruction integrates literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies across the elementary curriculum.

The programme requires 120 credits, including 57 general education credits and 63 professional education credits. Students complete a clinical residency of 490 hours with a final seminar and practice course, culminating in a B or higher grade.

Graduates enter roles as certified elementary school teachers in public and private schools across the United States.

Applicants must complete 57 general education credits with a minimum 2.7 GPA. They must also pass Commissioner-approved Praxis assessments and meet non-academic criteria including a resume, essay, references, and a small group interview.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes.

Pillar College is an undergraduate and graduate institution rooted in Christian faith and classical Christianity. Its educational approach brings intellectual, spiritual, and social development together, with students encouraged to serve Christ and make a lasting contribution to their communities. The college serves a diverse student population through various instructional sites throughout the world.

Academic options include practical majors and concentrations designed to prepare students for future job success. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including accelerated and exclusive pathways. The LEAD accelerated degree allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree in as little as 24 months, meeting one night each week in a small, cohort-based class format without exams. Graduate study is presented as a way to expand career opportunities and earning potential while building a foundation in faith and leadership. The BLEND program offers an Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts in Spanish and includes English as a second language instruction.

Located in Newark, New Jersey, Pillar College provides campus options supported by in-person and virtual tours. International students should understand that Christian faith is central to the college’s identity and curriculum. Students join a community where faculty, staff, and fellow students contribute to the educational experience, while programs offer practical study options, cohort learning, graduate preparation, and pathways that can accommodate different schedules.