BAE Elementary Education at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Education program in elementary education prepares you to work with children in grades K-8 classrooms. This program leads to a K-8 elementary education credential in the state of Arizona. You receive a firm grounding in academic content with current research and best practices from nationally recognized faculty in their fields of expertise, accompanied by professional experiences.

Faculty: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation | Department: Division for Advancing Educator Preparation | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses TEL 310 Instructional Design and Planning: Instructional Thought and Action TEL 317 Instructional Thought and Action: Learning Environment and Management TEL 318 Instructional Thought and Action: Assessment for Learning TEL 331 Foundations of Literacy: The Science of Reading TEL 340 Families, Communities and Cultures: Cultivating Networks of Culturally Responsive Relationships TEL 370 Professional Educator Series: Building a Professional Network What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information College Program Director Growth: 1.8% Median Salary: $104,590 Learn more Elementary Teacher Growth: -0.4% Median Salary: $63,970 Learn more Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Growth: 6.2% Median Salary: $69,770 Learn more Instructional Specialist Growth: 1.6% Median Salary: $77,440 Learn more Middle School Teacher Growth: -0.4% Median Salary: $64,370 Learn more Preschool Director Growth: -3.1% Median Salary: $59,300 Learn more School Principal Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $105,870 Learn more Tutor Growth: -0.2% Median Salary: $43,350 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The ASU Sync option is available only to transfer students residing in Arizona because of state regulations and student teaching placement requirements. Students should have completed an associate degree by the time they are enrolled at ASU. Students on F-1 or J-1 immigration status are not allowed to complete courses via Sync. Transfer admission requirements: The MyPath2ASU® pathway allows Arizona transfer students to complete a prescribed sequence of courses that meet the requirements for the community college's AA degree, along with the lower-division requirements for the ASU major. Students should visit Admission Services for more information about ASU degrees offered at local community colleges. Change of major requirements A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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