BS in Elementary Education: Teaching Reading Degree
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- Online
What Is a BS in Elementary Education With a Teaching Reading Emphasis?
The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Teaching Reading at GCU can empower you to inspire a lifelong love of reading in elementary school children while helping prepare them for further academic growth.
Offered by the College of Education, this emphasis program focuses on reading development, diagnosis and intervention while preparing you to apply for initial teacher licensure.
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
Credits:Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)
- 16+ years old
- High School Graduate
- 3.0+ Unweighted GPA
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
- ACT: 19
- SAT: 1000*
*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).">
Admission requirements
may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook
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*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).
Why Earn an Elementary Education Degree at GCU?
Earning your elementary education degree at GCU means gaining the knowledge and practical experience needed to help young learners become confident, capable readers. This program emphasizes supporting struggling readers while preparing you with industry‑aligned teaching strategies developed with input from education professionals. GCU offers access to experienced faculty and a variety of student support resources, including library services, tech support and career guidance. Hands-on opportunities can help you apply classroom concepts in real elementary school settings.
You’ll explore curriculum from a Christian worldview , where faith and values are integrated into coursework.GCU encourages future educators to model Christ-like character and serve as compassionate leaders in their classrooms and communities.
You can earn an education in teaching reading through flexible online classes at GCU. (See disclaimer 1 ) Our online learning approach allows you to pursue your goals while balancing your studies with your other commitments. You can enjoy an interactive experience by participating in discussions with peers and instructors via our online learning platform.
If you prefer to earn your degree in teaching reading on campus, you can look forward to an immersive academic experience that is complemented by an enriching campus life. GCU offers modern, suite-style residence halls and apartments, along with many dining options, clubs, intramurals and other campus activities.
GCU offers an affordable college education for both online and on-campus students. Along with freezing our on-campus tuition rate since 2009 and setting competitive online tuition rates, GCU connects students to financial aid, including institutional scholarship opportunities.
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"GCU offers amazing practicum opportunities. These practicum opportunities allow you to go into real classrooms and show all the things that you’ve learned throughout your coursework."">" GCU offers amazing practicum opportunities. These practicum opportunities allow you to go into real classrooms and show all the things that you’ve learned throughout your coursework. "
