Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at University of La Verne 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.

The Elementary Education program at La Verne is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for more than 14 years.

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University of La Verne (La Verne)

1100 W. Covina Blvd., San Dimas, CA

University of La Verne, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in La Verne, California, it resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. Nearly 8,000 students enroll at University of La Verne annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Family And Consumer Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to University of La Verne. A score in a range of 1330 to 1640 on the SAT, or 18 to 23 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school accepts around 60% of students applying. Of those students admitted, nearly 30% enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $34,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,700. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of La Verne offers a master'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).