Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Sinte Gleska University 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 South Dakota colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

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Sinte Gleska University

1015 Campanile Avenue, Brookings, SD

Sinte Gleska University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Mission, SD, it offers a rural setting for students to study in. As a tribal college, the school's primary function is to serve residents of the reservation and to provide postsecondary educational options for its students. The school enrolls two thousand students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Areas of study available at Sinte Gleska University include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Construction Trades
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $3,500 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Sinte Gleska University may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Students can take a look at the school's sintegleska.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sinte Gleska University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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).