Elementary Education

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL
Are you ready to follow your passion for education and pursue a meaningful career as a teacher? An elementary education degree can help you impact on all kinds of students, changing their lives, and fueling their dreams. If you already hold a bachelor's degree in a non-teaching field, this master's in elementary education can help you change careers, pursue your passion for education, and start making a difference for diverse students and communities. This elementary education master's degree will help you learn the content knowledge and teaching skills you need to run your own classroom, giving you the ability to connect with every kind of learner, increasing their understanding and growth. This master's degree prepares students for teaching certification in all 50 states, so you can become a teacher wherever you live. Learn more about teacher licensure in your state.Students will take eight professional core courses that will prepare them to handle unique educational situations and become better teachers. These courses focus on a variety of important topics including social and emotional learning, and technology and diversity inclusion in the classroom. Plus, students will get to use augmented reality experiences to give them the opportunity to practice their work before entering the classroom. These eight professional core courses are also coupled with preclinical experience to help ensure teachers are ready for their classroom.

Financial information

Total tuition

$55,565.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$1,065.00

Locations

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

6 Years

Length of training

Master

Award type

112

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

MAT

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Bachelor Degree and equivalent work experience

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Teaching License

Certification/license test preparation provided

Teaching License

Employment performance results

Program type

Elementary Education and Teaching

Completion rate

64%

Employment rate

93%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$43.22

Typical (median) annual earnings

$65,886.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Elementary Education and Teaching

Education

94%

Other Industries

3%

Other Services

2%

Healthcare and Social Services

1%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
351
Completion rate
64%
Average number of students who completed each year
176
Gender
Male
21%
Female
79%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
78%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
34%
30 to 39
35%
40 to 49
23%
50 and over
8%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
100%