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The Elementary concentration is a 47 credit hour online degree program. Most students complete the program in 7-8 semesters. Those seeking elementary certification are trained using a multidisciplinary approach to prepare future educators to teach language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies within the primary (Kindergarten) through 5th grade age range.