BACHELOR OF ARTS
In Elementary Education (P–5)
MVNU’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is proud to offer a fully accredited Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program that is intentionally designed for the busy, working adult in mind. This program is offered fully online, allowing students to earn their degree while maintaining their current personal and professional responsibilities.
We recognize that as an adult learner, flexibility and convenience are key factors to success, which is why the Elementary Education program provides students with everything they need: easy-to-access online course materials, as well as a team of advisors to personally assist you with course scheduling and financial aid throughout your program.
Graduates of the Elementary Education program will be qualified to earn the Ohio Primary P–5 teaching license, which certifies the license holder to teach all grades PreK–5. The Elementary Education program is accredited by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
So, if you desire to be a part of an undergraduate program and community that will prepare you to be a competant, compassionate, and committed teacher, then the Elementary Education program is for you!
PROGRAM DESIGN & CURRICULUM
To obtain your Elementary Education degree, you need to successfully complete a total of 123 credit hours. This includes all mandatory education courses, along with any supplementary general education and elective credits necessary for graduation. Individuals holding an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education have the opportunity to finalize the Elementary Education program in as few as 27 months. Students with no prior college credit or who do not have an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education will begin with a customized schedule of 1000-2000 level courses to prepare them for their upper level education courses. These lower level courses can be scheduled one or two at a time.
Students completing their 3000-4000 upper-level education courses will join a cohort of fellow Elementary Education students. Once in a cohort, students will progress through the program together, learning and supporting one another. Oftentimes the students in a cohort become lifelong friends and networking resources for years to come! Students will begin to take only one course at a time once they begin their upper-level courses.
Field education is an essential component to the Elementary Education curriculum. Field experience helps students to develop their skills and provides an opportunity to apply the content from their Elementary Education classes to an actual classroom setting. Elementary Education students must complete a minimum of 12 weeks full-time student teaching experience as well as additional field experiences linked to the 12-hour reading core for a total of 590 field and clinical experience clock hours. MVNU’s field experience requirements will fulfill the State of Ohio requirements for licensure.
100% online
123 credit hour program
Field Experience
Program Policies
- Students are expected to attend and fully participate in each course. This includes a variety of weekly readings and assignments, as well as a required number of weekly discussion forum postings;
- Students must successfully complete the “Preventing Sexual Harassment” online training session (required of all MVNU faculty, staff, and students) and abide by the university’s policies in this area;
- Students must have access to a laptop that meets current program and software requirements (required for weekly classroom participation). Students are expected to have basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office (or programs similar). (As an MVNU student, you will have access to Microsoft Office 365);
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements include:
- Completion of an online application;
- Submission of official transcripts of all previous college or university courses completed to date (if applicable). Students with no prior college education must submit an official high school transcript and ACT scores (if taken).
- An overall GPA of 2.50 in all previous college course work for regular admittance status. An applicant with a college GPA of less than 2.50 OR no college level work may apply for probationary or provisional admittance (see below);
- Passing scores on all Ohio-prescribed assessments for entrance to Teacher Education Programs is required before enrollment in the upper division education cohort sequence. Candidates may submit ACT content sub-scores in place of one or more required assessments.
- Admission Interview with Program Coordinator or Advisor;
- Successful completion of the “Preventing Sexual Harassment” online training session (required of all MVNU faculty, staff, and students) and abide by the university’s policies in this area;
- Basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office (or programs similar). (As an MVNU student, you will have access to Microsoft Office 365.)
Students who do not meet the GPA requirement listed above may be considered for probationary admission to the Elementary Education program. To be considered for probationary admissions, students must have a GPA between 2.0-2.4 in any previous college coursework. To move from probationary admission to regular admission, students must earn a C or higher in their first three MVNU courses, with a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.5. Students without prior college coursework OR a cumulative GPA below 2.0 can be admitted provisionally. Provisionally admitted students must complete 12 semester hours of general education course work with a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA to be fully admitted to the Elementary Education program. Students must complete a minimum of 52 credit hours of general education and professional education course work prior to beginning the upper-level cohort course sequence. The 52 credit hours must include the following MVNU courses or equivalent transfer courses before entering their Elementary Education cohort: EDUC1023, EDUC2023, EDUC2122, ECED2063, ECED3012 and ENGL1083.
Applicants from countries and U.S. territories in which English is not the primary language must also provide recent evidence of proficiency in English by scoring 80 or above on the Internet-based TOEFL with subscores in writing, reading, speaking, and listening of at least 20; or scoring 550 or above on the written TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with subscores in both writing and reading of at least 50. All tests of English proficiency must have been taken in the last 2 years to be considered for acceptance.
Graduation Requirements
In order to earn your Elementary Education degree, you must complete in-person field observation, student teaching, and a total of 123 credits with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), including:
- The Elementary Education program (84 credit hours). A minimum 3.0 GPA must be earned in all Elementary Education courses.
- All general education requirements (39 credit hours):
- 3 semester hours in English composition that must include a research writing component.
- 12 semester hours in arts and humanities (must include Public Speaking & a Bible course)
- 3 semester hours in math
- 3 semester hours in natural sciences including a lab
- 3 semester hours in social and behavioral sciences
- 6 semester hours in math, natural sciences, and/or social/ behavioral sciences
- 9 semester hours in liberal arts electives
Financial Information
MVNU’s ELED program has been designed with both affordability and student convenience in mind. Payment is made on a course-by-course basis (due no later than the first night of each course) and our financial aid advisors will work with you on a variety of financial aid options, including employer tuition reimbursement.
Although financing your college education can seem overwhelming, you may be able to reduce your cost if you are proactive and fully explore your financial aid opportunities. You can pay for your degree in many different ways, so taking the time to apply for financial assistance from as many sources as possible is worth the effort.
In addition to completing your online application for admission, you should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.studentaid.gov. Filling out the FAFSA is an important step in the financial aid process and is required for any financial aid to be awarded. Finally, please remember that applications that contain incorrect information will delay the approval process, so accuracy is extremely important!
MVNU’s school code is 007085.
Elementary Education Core Course Descriptions
Required Prerequisite Education Courses
Required General Education Courses
BSW Course Cost Breakdown
COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME Elementary Education Core Courses |
CREDITS | TUITION |
---|---|---|---|
ECED3102 | General Teaching Methods Student Learning & Licensure Fee |
2 | $796 $100 |
ECED3093 | Inclusion & Inclusive Curricular Practices CAEP Fee |
3 | $1,194 $100 |
ECED4054 | Social Studies (Grades PK–5) | 4 | $1,592 |
ECED4064 | Math (Grades PK–5) | 4 | $1,592 |
ECED4074 | Creating STEAM-Infused Learning Experiences in the Early Childhood Classroom (Grades PK–5) CAEP Fee |
4 | $1,592 $100 |
ECED3041 | Developmental Literacy Lab | 1 | $398 |
ECED3043 | Developmental Literacy | 3 | $1,194 |
ECED3063 | Basics of Phonics Instruction | 3 | $1,194 |
ECED4033 | Content Area Reading | 3 | $1,194 |
ECED4124 | Classroom Management | 4 | $1,592 |
ECED4103 | Unit Planning | 3 | $1,194 |
ECED4142 | EC/Integrated Field Experience Clinical Course Fee |
2 | $796 $270 |
EDUC3103 | Introduction to Multi-Cultural Education | 3 | $1,194 |
EDUC3012 | Elementary Language Arts & Writing Methods | 2 | $796 |
ECED4092 | Urban/Diverse Field Experience Clinical Course Fee |
2 | $796 $270 |
ECED4001 | Upper Elementary Field Experience Clinical Course Fee |
1 | $398 and $210 |
EDUC4092 | Student Teaching/Seminar Clinical Course Fee |
10 | $3,980 $925 |
Required Pre-requisite Education Courses | |||
ITDS2061 | Student Success Strategies | 1 | $265 |
EDUC1023 | Foundations of Education CAEP Fee |
3 | $795 $100 |
EDUC1043 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 3 | $795 |
EDUC2023 | Learner & Learning Process Student Learning & Licensure Fee |
3 | $795 $25 |
EDUC2122 | Language and Literacy | 2 | $530 |
EDUC2173 | Children's Literature | 3 | $795 |
ECED2012 | Building Family & Community Relationship | 2 | $530 |
ECED2014 | Art, Music, and Movement | 4 | $1,060 |
ECED2063 | Curriculum in Early Childhood Education Student Learning & Licensure Fee |
3 | $795 $25 |
ECED2061 | Preschool Field Experience Clinical Course Fee |
1 | $265 $225 |
ECED3012 | Observation, Assessment, and Documentation | 2 | $796 |
TESL2003 | TESOL: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assesment | 3 | $795 |
Required General Education Courses | |||
ENGL1083 | College Writing | 3 | $795 |
COMM1023 | Public Speaking | 3 | $795 |
Additional Course (Bible/Theology) | 3 | $795 | |
Additional Courses (Arts and Humanities) | 6 | $1,590 | |
Additional Courses (Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Mathematics) | 15 | $3,975 | |
Additional Liberal Arts Electives | 9 | $2,385 | |
TOTAL | 123 | $42,393 |
COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME Elementary Education Core Courses |
CREDITS | TUITION |
---|---|---|---|
ECED3102 | General Teaching Methods Student Learning & Licensure Fee |
2 | $796 $100 |
ECED3093 | Inclusion & Inclusive Curricular Practices CAEP Fee |
3 | $1,194 $100 |
ECED4054 | Social Studies (Grades PK–5) | 4 | $1,592 |
ECED4064 | Math (Grades PK–5) | 4 | $1,592 |
ECED4074 | Creating STEAM-Infused Learning Experiences in the Early Childhood Classroom (Grades PK–5) CAEP Fee |
4 | $1,592 $100 |
ECED3041 | Developmental Literacy Lab | 1 | $398 |
ECED3043 | Developmental Literacy | 3 | $1,194 |
ECED3063 | Basics of Phonics Instruction | 3 | $1,194 |
ECED4033 | Content Area Reading | 3 | $1,194 |
ECED4124 | Classroom Management | 4 | $1,592 |
ECED4103 | Unit Planning | 3 | $1,194 |
ECED4142 | EC/Integrated Field Experience Clinical Course Fee |
2 | $796 $270 |
EDUC3103 | Introduction to Multi-Cultural Education | 3 | $1,194 |
EDUC3012 | Elementary Language Arts & Writing Methods | 2 | $796 |
ECED4092 | Urban/Diverse Field Experience Clinical Course Fee |
2 | $796 $270 |
ECED4001 | Upper Elementary Field Experience Clinical Course Fee |
1 | $398 and $210 |
EDUC4092 | Student Teaching/Seminar Clinical Course Fee |
10 | $3,980 $925 |
Required Pre-requisite Education Courses | |||
ITDS2061 | Student Success Strategies | 1 | $265 |
EDUC1023 | Foundations of Education CAEP Fee |
3 | $795 $100 |
EDUC1043 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 3 | $795 |
EDUC2023 | Learner & Learning Process Student Learning & Licensure Fee |
3 | $795 $25 |
EDUC2122 | Language and Literacy | 2 | $530 |
EDUC2173 | Children's Literature | 3 | $795 |
ECED2012 | Building Family & Community Relationship | 2 | $530 |
ECED2014 | Art, Music, and Movement | 4 | $1,060 |
ECED2063 | Curriculum in Early Childhood Education Student Learning & Licensure Fee |
3 | $795 $25 |
ECED2061 | Preschool Field Experience Clinical Course Fee |
1 | $265 $225 |
ECED3012 | Observation, Assessment, and Documentation | 2 | $796 |
TESL2003 | TESOL: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assesment | 3 | $795 |
Required General Education Courses | |||
ENGL1083 | College Writing | 3 | $795 |
COMM1023 | Public Speaking | 3 | $795 |
Additional Course (Bible/Theology) | 3 | $795 | |
Additional Courses (Arts and Humanities) | 6 | $1,590 | |
Additional Courses (Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Mathematics) | 15 | $3,975 | |
Additional Liberal Arts Electives | 9 | $2,385 | |
TOTAL | 123 | $42,393 |
Additional Important Information
- Course-by-course payment is due no later than the first day of each course.
- Textbook costs are not included in the total cost of the program.
- Program schedule and costs are subject to change and are provided for students during the enrollment process.
- Clinical Course Fees are applied to stipends provided to P-12 Cooperating Teachers, University Supervisors, and Portfolio Assessors.
Additional Costs Include:
- BCll/ FBI background checks ($50- $60)
- Ohio Educator Assessments ($115-$139 per exam)
- Membership in a professional organization ($25-$100)
- Ohio teaching license application ($160 for 4-year Resident Educator license)
*A $100 Graduation Fee is charged to all students, regardless of degree type, when the Registrar's Office receives their Intent to Graduate Form.
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