Overview

The goals of the program are to produce teachers who are able to describe, analyze, evaluate and create diverse learning for ALL students that are developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and that use researched best practices. The focus of the Elementary Education Program at American International College is to prepare candidates to give students in grades one through six classrooms the enduring skills to meet 21st Century and College Readiness.

At the completion of the program, the candidate in the Elementary Education Program at American International College will be able to:

Describe, evaluate, and articulate an in-depth breadth of knowledge and best practices for elementary school curriculum

Demonstrate, design, and implement appropriate instructional adaptations including assistive technology to address the learning styles of diverse student populations.

Analyze school based data to select, create, implement and assess objectives and learning outcomes for students using state, national or local curriculums.

Demonstrate and show impact of reflective practices in grades one through six classrooms.

Examine, design and employ a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate, safe, culturally sensitive (including ELL) and addresses the needs of students with special needs (including disabled children).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Reflective Practitioner

Theory and Practice in Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Teaching Reading and Language Arts

Multisensory Teaching of Language Skills

Teaching of Mathematics

Behavior Management

Classroom Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

33-39

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$50 non-refundable application fee

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are required (regardless of whether or not a degree was earned), including proof of a baccalaureate degree. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must receive a course by course credit evaluation through a recognized service. AIC accepts evaluations from all active members associated with NACES. For more information please visit: naces.org

Two letters of recommendation. It is preferred that one letter be from an immediate supervisor

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Out-of-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

1020 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

At the completion of the program, the candidate in the Elementary Education Program at American International College will be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Springfield

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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