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Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University

About

Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, Missouri, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically and act ethically to create a more just world. Fontbonne’s Paraprofessional Pathways program offers teacher certification coursework for the adult learner who is currently working in a school setting and who wishes to earn a Bachelor or Master of Arts in teaching degree along with certification as a special education teacher. Due to the unique structure of the Pathways program, students will be able to continue working while completing the degree and certification.

Fontbonne University was recently named in the U.S. News & World Report 2022 U.S. News Best Colleges List. Fontbonne ranked in a number of categories, including #51 in Regional Universities Midwest, #46 in Best Colleges for Veterans, and #55 in Best Value Schools.

  • College or University
  • Saint Louis, MO

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
Georgina Bates

Coming from a completely different schooling system in South Africa, I was nervous and skeptical about Fontbonne University’s education department. However, those nerves vanished once my advisors explained every detail of my four-year journey and planned exactly what was best for me.

Georgina Bates

Fontbonne University

Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

Undergraduate Teacher Certification Program

  • From 48 to 72 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person

    Program Format

Relevant Links

Program

Program Info

All Fontbonne teacher certification programs prepare students for the challenge of teaching. Education at Fontbonne University provides:

  • Opportunities for innovation and creativity.
  • Opportunities for reflective decision making.
  • Faculty who are well-educated, creative teachers, professionally involved, and who possess outstanding supervisory skills.
  • Faculty who strive for effective student-teacher relationships.
  • A foundation of sound, theoretical knowledge for each area of certification with extensive practicum experiences.
  • A thorough foundation in both typical and exceptional development of children.
  • An introductory course which provides an overview of educational theory and practice, along with the development of skills in observation and analysis of classroom interactions.

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

  • $27,700

    In State Tuition

  • $27,700

    Out of State Tuition

  • $0

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Fontbonne University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Fontbonne University to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Fontbonne offers both merit and need-based aid to eligible students. Aid amounts vary based on high school or transfer GPA for merit scholarships, and are based on financial need for need-based grants.

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Work study opportunities are available.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Art K-12
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Birth-12
Early Childhood Education Birth-3
Early Childhood Special Education Birth-3
English K-12
English, Language Arts & Special Reading 5-9
English, Language Arts & Special Reading 9-12
Mathematics 5-9
Mathematics 9-12
Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical Special Education / Special Education K-12
Social Sciences 5-9
Social Sciences 9-12

Stats

Gender

  • Male

  • Female

    16%

    84%

Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races

    0%

    0%

    0%

    1%

    1%

    91%

    6%

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