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Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education - Psychology

Shorelight Group - Western New England University

USA,Massachusetts

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 46,680/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1919

Total Students: 3,637 +

Int. Students: 182 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA 01119, United States

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Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education - Psychology

Program Overview

Becoming a teacher is a rigorous process, but one that can be achieved at Western New England University in just four years. If you want to teach you should be someone with a passion for learning and be ready to meet all requirements for licensure as outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). You will be fully prepared to teach students from first through sixth grade in Massachusetts and have reciprocity to teach in approximately 40 other states via the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Contract. You will complete a double major in Elementary Education and one of the following content majors: English, History, Mathematical Science, Psychology, or Sociology. We have carefully mapped out your program by working closely with other departments on campus, so that you are able to graduate in four years with a double major and are ready to teach.

The program will provide you with strong content knowledge and professional skills that will you will need to become an effective elementary school teacher. You will take a mixture of education and content courses each year to meet the requirements for teacher licensure and enhance your subject matter knowledge for teaching. Required courses include: Reading and Language Arts Methods, Elementary Curriculum and Methods, Teaching English Language Learners, and Elementary Education Topics (Arts, Health, and PE).

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2025		Not Available
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 46,680 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - Western New England University

CAD 15,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 74
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 450.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

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Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 46,680

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL SAT PTE DUOLINGO

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