Overview

During this Elementary Education programme from Roosevelt University you can address the learning and socio-emotional needs of children from first through sixth grades.

This intensive, field-based programme prepares you to work democratically with diverse children and families, including those with special needs and second language backgrounds. The programme leads to a combination of Illinois teaching credentials.

Career Opportunities in Elementary education

Roosevelt graduates teach in Illinois public and private schools. Here are just a few of the districts and organizations where alumni work:

Chicago Public Schools

Deerfield Public Schools District 109

Indian Prairie School District 204

Rockford Public Schools

Schaumburg School District 54

School District U-46

Wilmette Public Schools

Other alumni add credentials to work in middle schools, with ESL/bilingual students or students with special needs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Integrating Health, Art and PE in the Curriculum

Strategies and Materials for Teaching Reading, Writing and Language

Methods for Teaching Math in the Elementary School

Child & Adolescent Development, Learning and Motivation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Rolling admission, meaning there are no specific deadlines for most programs. Some specialized programs may have specific deadlines

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States
Schaumburg, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education View 312 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.7 grade point average. Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities.

No GRE required.

English Language Proficiency requirement for all students who completed a degree programme outside the United States.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

12510 USD / year

≈ 12510 USD / year
Out-of-State

12510 USD / year

≈ 12510 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12510 USD / year

≈ 12510 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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Overview

Career Opportunities in Elementary education

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Chicago

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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