Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Westminster College – Salt Lake City 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 Utah colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

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Westminster College – Salt Lake City (Westminster)

3850 Dixon Parkway Dr. Dept. 1031, Ogden, UT

Westminster College provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Westminster College is nearly three thousand per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 988 - 1240 on the SAT, or 22 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 68% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 22% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found by visiting the WC website.

The cost of tuition is close to $30,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $4,800. Students enrolled at Westminster College may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Westminster College Griffins participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Available sports offered:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.westminstercollege.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Westminster has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Ogden-Clearfield, UT
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $51820

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