Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's), tuition is 99% of first-year students receive institutional scholarships or grant aid, helping lower the overall cost of attendance..

This four-year on-campus program prepares students for New York State teacher certification in childhood education. It combines subject-matter study with pedagogical training and early fieldwork. Students gain hands-on experience through classroom observations and student teaching. The program includes dual certification options and pathways to a master's degree.

Focus areas include Childhood Education, Childhood / Early Childhood Education, English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Biology.

The program requires 120 credits, including coursework in education foundations, subject-area content, and field experiences. Students complete student teaching and meet New York State certification requirements.

Graduates enter roles as certified teachers in grades 1-6 or in early childhood settings from birth to grade 6.

Applicants must submit a Common App application. First-year students need high school transcripts and standardized test scores. Transfer students must provide college transcripts and meet minimum GPA requirements.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year program. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Iona University brings together more than 4,000 students in a diverse community shaped by the values of justice, peace and service. The university began in 1940 and follows the educational tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Its alumni network includes 55,000 graduates around the world. Iona became a university in 2022 as its academic programs expanded.

Students can choose from 45 undergraduate majors, more than 35 minors, graduate degrees and advanced certificates. Academic areas include liberal arts, science, business administration, nursing and health sciences, communication, education, psychology, criminal justice and computer science. The university also offers graduate study in areas such as business analytics, occupational therapy, social work, mental health counseling and sports communication. Artificial intelligence is incorporated into learning to support innovation, creativity and critical thinking. Small classes and engaged professors are central to the academic experience.

Iona’s 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are four miles apart and connected by car or the Gael Express shuttle. New Rochelle offers modern facilities, while Bronxville has historic character and a downtown with shops, cafés and restaurants. Both campuses are a short train ride from New York City. Students can also explore Iona’s campus in Westport, Ireland, where classes take place at historic Westport House on a 400-acre estate. Campus life includes athletics, student clubs, volunteering and performances.