Summary of This Program
Education Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Prepare to be a culturally responsive, sustaining educator who acts as an agent of educational change at Neumann University.
Our Bachelor of Arts in Education program provides you with leading-edge practices that are grounded in research and rooted in social justice. You’ll learn from practicing master educators and apply current theory to active field experiences
Neumann’s full-time, four-year BA in Education offers two tracks, allowing you to focus on your individual career goals:
1. PK–4 Early Childhood Education and PK–12 Special Education Dual Certification if you want to lead a classroom.
2. Educational Studies if you prefer to pursue work in fields related to education and child development.
Your bachelor’s in education also integrates services for special education learners, including collaborating with families and disrupting inequities in schools — and society.
Earning your BA in education from Neumann University means you have received extensive experience from site-based observations, real-world fieldwork, and hands-on student teaching assignments in area schools.
There are countless reasons to become a teacher. Start your journey with a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Neumann University.
Education Bachelor’s Degree Program – Features
- Accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Faculty members are former teachers with 10+ years of experience
- Certification and non-certification tracks available
- Location near Philadelphia, PA provides for diverse field and student teaching experiences
- Neumann Educator Resource Center for teacher certification support
- Average 15 students per class
- Child Development Center on campus
- Hands-on learning with resources such as SMARTBoard
- Career advising from education program instructors
- Field experiences in a variety of educational settings
- Educator-specific student organizations such as Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society
Bachelor’s in Education – Learning Outcomes
- 90 percent of students who earn their BA in education from NU secure teaching positions following graduation. Many go on to earn their MS in education from Neumann.
- Our comprehensive curriculum ensures exceptional marketability.
- You’ll develop a high level of confidence from field experiences that begin in your first year.
- You will be prepared to sit for state exams upon graduation.
Bachelor of Arts in Education – Required Courses
See our course catalog for more details on the required course and options.
Education Bachelor’s Degree Program – Tuition
Tuition is based on the number of credits students are enrolled in. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance.
BA in Education – Admissions Requirements
For more information on the admissions requirements for this program, visit our admissions page.
I chose Secondary Education because I love helping people.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the careers with a bachelor’s in education degree?
Your bachelor’s in education dual certification track prepares you to earn state teaching credentials. Choosing the educational studies...
What are the careers with a bachelor’s in education degree?
Your bachelor’s in education dual certification track prepares you to earn state teaching credentials. Choosing the educational studies non-certification track allows you to pursue options outside the school system, such children’s hospitals, children’s museums, and advocacy organizations.
What are the salaries available with my BA in education?
Salary.com lists $56,222 as the average salary range for a teacher in Pennsylvania.What are the salaries available with my BA in education?
Salary.com lists $56,222 as the average salary range for a teacher in Pennsylvania.Who are the employers?
Graduates of NU’s bachelor’s in education program teach in PA, NJ, DE, and beyond our region. With your bachelor’s in education, you’ll be ready to pursue a variety of teaching...Who are the employers?
Graduates of NU’s bachelor’s in education program teach in PA, NJ, DE, and beyond our region. With your bachelor’s in education, you’ll be ready to pursue a variety of teaching and educational opportunities in public and private schools, as well as childcare centers, nonprofit organizations, and child welfare agencies. Additionally, you may apply your BA in education toward employment as a child life specialist, educational paraprofessional, curriculum writer, or educational policy researcher.What is the coursework like in the Bachelor of Arts in Education program?
The courses you’ll take as part of your education bachelor’s degree include:
- Child Development and Cognition
- Literacy...
What is the coursework like in the Bachelor of Arts in Education program?
The courses you’ll take as part of your education bachelor’s degree include:
- Child Development and Cognition
- Literacy Methods
- Family Collaboration and Community Relationships
- Learning Disabilities
- Behavioral and Social Emotional Disorders
- Inclusive Education
- Foundations of Autism
- Teaching ELLs: Language, Culture, & Diversity
For details on all courses, visit the catalog page.
What are the certification exams?
Neumann University offers in-depth teacher certification support on campus. Every student in our bachelor’s in education program has access to the Neumann Educator...
What are the certification exams?
Neumann University offers in-depth teacher certification support on campus. Every student in our bachelor’s in education program has access to the Neumann Educator Resource Center on Blackboard. Our onsite testing center is available for all Pearson tests. We also provide information on certification requirements and cut scores, as well as ongoing preparatory classes and seminars.
What are other related programs at Neumann?
Other programs related to the BA in Education include:
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work
- Administrative Certificate: PK–12
- Special Education Teacher...
What are other related programs at Neumann?
Other programs related to the BA in Education include:
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work
- Administrative Certificate: PK–12
- Special Education Teacher Certification
- Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement: PK-12
Neumann University’s also offers a Master’s degree with Teaching Certificate, an MS dual certification in early elementary (PK–4) and special education (PK–12), and an EdD in education in educational leadership to allow you to expand your career as an educator.
Neumann’s Education Students Get Special Ed Experience
For the fifth consecutive year, Neumann University students enrolled in the Teacher Preparation Program have traveled to the Benedictine School in...