Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at San Diego Christian College 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 California colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

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San Diego Christian College

Also known as Concordia University Irvine

1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA

San Diego Christian College is a nonprofit private institution that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in El Cajon, CA, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Nondenominational Christian affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 500 students per year, allowing for a more personalized education.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business Administration
• Liberal Arts
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Biblical Studies
• Kinesiology And Exercise Science

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1270 to 1630 on the SAT, or 19 to 23 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 40 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 39 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $26,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. San Diego Christian College may provide financial aid for students that qualify as grants and loans.

The San Diego Christian College "Hawks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.sdcc.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. San Diego Christian College offers a post-baccalaureate certificate 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).