Overview

In your coursework, you will deepen your understanding of early childhood development and learn how to teach young students lifelong learning skills.Elementary teachers must meet the wide-ranging needs and learning levels of a diverse student population and have a firm comprehension of the varied subjects they teach. A principal characteristic of Saint Joseph’s education programs lies in assuring that graduates acquire this breadth of knowledge and practical experience.

If you’re an undergraduate student at Saint Joseph's, our 4+1 program education programs offers the opportunity to earn credits towards an education MS and earn a master's degree in just five years. Students interested in this option must apply to the graduate program in their junior year and be conditionally accepted before they complete their bachelor's degree.

What Can You Do With a Master of Science in Education - Elementary Education?

With a master's degree in pre-kindergarten to elementary school education from Saint Joseph's University, you will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and background necessary to pursue a successful career educating young children.

Graduates go on to teach pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in:

Public schools
Private schools
Parochial schools
Charter schools

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History & Contemporary Perspectives in Education with Field
Literacy/Literature with Field
Personality in Development & Child Education with Field
Language and Culture with Field
Science Methods PK-4 with Field

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-17 00:00:00

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More details

Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Philadelphia, 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a demonstrated record of academic success.
Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
Submit a personal statement.
Submit resume.
Submit one letter of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21096 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21096 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21096 USD / year

≈ 21096 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 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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What Can You Do With a Master of Science in Education - Elementary Education?

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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