Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Ottawa University – Ottawa prepares students for careers as elementary teachers. The program focuses on teaching students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through eighth grade, depending on the school system or state regulations. Program courses include preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

The Elementary Education program at OU, The College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for more than 11 years.

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Ottawa University – Ottawa

Also known as OU, The College

1209 Harrison St, Goodland, KS

Ottawa University - Ottawa is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Ottawa, KS, in a predominantly rural area. The school's American Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. OU, with only approximately 600 students enrolled, has a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Communications
• Elementary Education
• Accounting

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The most common test scores among students accepted to this school are within the range of 18 to 24 on the ACT, or 1230 to 1550 for the SAT exam. Approximately 90% of all students that applied were accepted at Ottawa University - Ottawa, with 47% of those admitted choosing to attend.

Tuition is approximately $24,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The price of on-campus housing is about $3,900 annually. OU may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students can visit the OU website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. OU, The College offers a bachelor's degree program in elementary education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, elementary school teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).