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 through the College Cost Calculator on the UTTC website..

The Elementary Education AS program is delivered on-campus and takes approximately two years to complete. It prepares students for roles as paraprofessionals in tribal, public, or private schools. Most courses include a field experience component where students observe and assist in real classroom settings. The program is designed to transfer to a bachelor's degree in elementary education or related fields.

The AS degree requires 60 credits, with coursework distributed across general education, education foundations, and field experiences. All students must complete a background check before enrolling.

Graduates typically work as paraprofessionals in elementary school settings, supporting classroom instruction and student needs.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 to be admitted. A background check is required and students with certain criminal convictions are not eligible. Admission is not available for those who do not meet the GPA or background check requirements.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, approximately 2 years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

United Tribes Technical College serves Indigenous nations through post-secondary education and training designed to build knowledge, leadership and healthy communities. Its academic offering includes certificates, a diploma, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees. Career and technical education programs include Automotive Technology, Computer Information Systems, Paralegal studies, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, Business Administration, Criminal Justice and Elementary Education.

Programs are structured for different educational and career goals. Certificates provide specialized training that can be completed in one year or less by full-time students, while diploma and Associate of Applied Science programs focus on practical skills for specific career pathways. The Associate of Science in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems provides an academic foundation, and bachelor's programs extend study in business, criminal justice and elementary education. Business Administration and Criminal Justice are available online, as is the Paralegal AAS.

The campus is at 3315 University Drive in Bismarck, North Dakota. Students have access to career exploration, employer connections, career fairs, resume presentations, job-search guidance and preparation for interviews. Career Services also supports graduates through exit interviews and a First Destination Survey. UTTC provides dining on campus through its cafeteria and Frybread Mamas. Online students need a computer, basic computer skills, reliable internet access and regular communication with course facilitators. Transfer students should know that UTTC accepts credits from accredited higher-education institutions and reviews transcripts to match eligible courses with degree requirements.