Online Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Want more information?

Fill out the form below and an enrollment counselor will contact you.

MVNU's BA in Elementary Education Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

The online BA in Elementary Education program at Mount Vernon Nazarene University is perfect for busy working adults that wish to strike a balance between their career aspirations and their personal responsibilities. The program is offered entirely online for ultimate flexibility and features easy-to-access online course materials, 12+ weeks of full-time student teaching experience, and a team of advisors to personally assist each Elementary Education student with course scheduling and financial aid. The program is accredited by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Graduates of the online bachelor’s degree program will be qualified to earn their Ohio teaching license in grades PreK–5.

CLASSES START EVERY MONTH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Program Details

EST. PROGRAM LENGTH:27-48 months*

COURSE LENGTH:5/8/10 WEEKS

COST PER CREDIT HOUR:$398

CREDIT HOURS:54

TRANSFER CREDITS:All but 30**

*Based on students beginning the program with an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education. Time to completion varies based on individual student circumstances and previous college experience.
**30 credit hours of the program must be completed at MVNU. Other restrictions apply. Please contact our Enrollment Team for additional information.

Want more information?

Fill out the form below and an enrollment counselor will contact you.

MVNU's BA in Elementary Education Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Request Info

Apply Today

Text an Enrollment Specialist

CURRICULUM

The online Bachelor’s in Elementary Education degree requires

125

credit hours, including all required education courses (84 credit hours) as well as general education requirements (39 credit hours)

Elementary Education Core	Credit Hours
General Teaching Methods	2
Inclusion & Inclusive Curricular Practices	3
Social Studies (Grades PK-5)	4
Math (Grades PK-5)	4
Science Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades PK-5)	4
Developmental Literacy Lab	1
Developmental Literacy	3
Basics of Phonics Instruction	3
Content Area Reading	3
Classroom Management	4
Unit Planning	3
EC/Integrated Field Experience	2
Introduction to Multi-Cultural Education	3
Elementary Language Arts & Writing Methods	2
Urban/Diverse Field Experience	2
Upper Elementary Field Experience	1
Student Teaching/Seminar	10
Total Core Hours	54

REQUIRED PREREQUISITE EDUCATION COURSES

	Credit Hours
Personal Development & Research Skills	1
Foundations of Education	3
Introduction to Educational Technology	3
Learner & Learning Process	3
Language and Literacy	2
Children’s Literature	3
Building Family & Community Relationship	2
Art, Music, and Movement	4
Curriculum in Early Childhood Education	3
Preschool Field Experience	1
Children’s Literature for Early Childhood Education	2
Observation, Assessment, and Documentation	2
TESOL: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment	3
Total	32

REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

	Credit Hours
College Writing	3
Public Speaking	3
Additional Course (Bible/Theology)	3
Additional Courses (Arts and Humanities)	6
Additional Courses (Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Mathematics)	15
Additional Liberal Arts Electives	9
Total	39

Students with an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education can complete the Elementary Education program in as little as 27 months. Students with no prior college credit or who do not have an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education begin with a customized schedule of 1000-2000 level courses to prepare them for their upper-level education courses. The lower-level courses can be taken one or two at a time.

Once students progress to 3000-4000 upper-level education courses, they join a cohort of fellow Elementary Education students. Once in a cohort, students progress through the program together. The community formed through the cohort is an invaluable resource to Elementary Education students during their studies and far beyond. Upper-level classes are taken one at a time.

BA IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CAREERS

The online bachelor’s degree program in Elementary Education prepares students to become competent, compassionate, and committed teachers. Graduates of the program typically pursue licensure to teach grades Pre-K–5 in the state of Ohio—the requirements for licensure eligibility are all fulfilled by the degree program.

FINANCIAL AID & BA in Elementary Education PROGRAM COSTS

BA IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CORE TUITION

Cost Per Credit	Credit Hours Required	Total Tuition
$398*	54	$23,467

*CAEP fees, chalk and wire fees, and clinical course fees are not included in the cost-per-credit. Textbook costs are not included in the total cost of the program. Tuition and fees are subject to change. The most current program costs are provided to applicants during the enrollment process.

Additional costs include:

BCll/ FBI background checks ($50- $60)
Ohio Educator Assessments ($115-$139 per exam)
Membership in a professional organization ($25-$100)
Ohio teaching license application ($160 for 4-year Resident Educator license)

TUITION GUARANTEE

Once enrolled in the Elementary Education program, tuition is locked in. That’s our tuition guarantee. Course-by-course payments are due by or before the first evening the class is held.

FINANCIAL AID

All applicants are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. MVNU’s school code is 007085.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

HOW TO APPLY

PRIOR LEARNING

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ONLINE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEGREE!

With the Online BA in Elementary Education program at MVNU, you can strike a balance between your busy working life and your education. Start your journey—request more information about our online Elementary Education degree program today!

Request Info

Apply Today

Text an Enrollment Specialist

Additional Navigation