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 based on credit hour rates..

This is a full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Arts programme leading to teacher licensure. Students complete 73 credit hours in education-specific courses with field experience. The programme focuses on child development, classroom management, curriculum design, and instructional strategies. Graduates are prepared to teach in public elementary schools.

The programme requires 73 credit hours in major courses, including field experience. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all major courses and be formally admitted to the programme.

Graduates are eligible for state licensure and work as certified elementary school teachers in public schools.

Applicants must meet general university admission requirements. A grade of C or better is required in all major courses. Official admission to the programme is required before completing major coursework.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, typical duration four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 30% of applicants.

Shaw University’s campus sits in the heart of downtown Raleigh, placing students near museums, theaters, galleries, parks, lakes, restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Estey Hall, opened in 1873 as the nation’s first college building with dormitories and classrooms for African-American women, remains on campus. Raleigh also offers access to internships and career opportunities, with Research Triangle Park about 20 minutes away.

Established in 1865 as the Raleigh Theological Institute, Shaw became the first historically Black college and university in North Carolina and the American South. Its history includes pioneering medical, pharmacy, legal-studies, and teacher-training programs. The campus also played a role in the civil rights movement, with the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee growing from a 1960 meeting organized by alumna Ella Baker.

Academic options include programs in the arts, sciences, business, health professions, education, and divinity. Graduate study is available in Education and Child Development and through the School of Divinity. Students can gain experience through internships, study-abroad programs, international internships, research centers, and entrepreneurship training. The Honors College offers research, writing, oral communication, leadership, and study opportunities for eligible students. Shaw’s varsity teams compete in NCAA Division II.