The Elementary Education Program is a six-quarter program culminating with a quarter of full-time student teaching. You may apply to begin the program during fall, winter, spring, or summer quarter. Completion of this program satisfies the State of Washington endorsement for teaching Kindergarten through grade 8. All Elementary candidates will choose a major, and a minor may be added if a second area of endorsement is desired.
The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.
Elementary Education Major, Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE)
This major satisfies the endorsement for听Kindergarten through grade 8.
The Elementary Education major prepares students for certification as Elementary Education teachers in the state of Washington.
| Elementary Education students must complete the required Elementary Education Core and the following courses. | ||
| Required Elementary Education Courses | ||
| INEQUALITIES AND IMPACTS ON EDUCATIONAL EQUITY | 4 | |
| LITERACY FOR LINGUISTICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE LEARNERS | 4 | |
| INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY | 3 | |
| LITERACY MAJOR CAPSTONE (A departmental approved capstone may be substituted.) | 5 | |
| or | NATURAL RESOURCES CAPSTONE | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits.听Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.
Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.听Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.
All Undergraduate students are required to meet the听.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| 3 | 5 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 5 | 4 | |||
| Humanities & Arts BACR 11 | 5 | Humanities & Arts BACR 21 | 5 | Natural Science BACR 11 | 5 |
| 听 | 听 | Elective - minor or general elective | 4 | ||
| 听 | 13 | 听 | 15 | 听 | 17 |
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| or | 5 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 5 | 3 | |||
| Social Science BACR 11 | 5 | Natural Science BACR 21 | 5 | Social Science BACR 21 | 5 |
| 听 | Elective - minor or general elective | 4 | Global Studies - graduation requirement1 | 5 | |
| 听 | 14 | 听 | 17 | 听 | 16 |
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| Elective - minor or general elective | 5 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Elective - minor or general elective | 5 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Elective - minor or general elective | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| 听 | 3 | 2 | |||
| 听 | 14 | 听 | 14 | 听 | 13 |
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| 3 | 4 | 15 | |||
| 4 | 5 | 听 | |||
| 4 | or (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement) | 5 | 听 | ||
| 2 | 听 | 听 | |||
| 5 | 听 | 听 | |||
| 听 | 18 | 听 | 14 | 听 | 15 |
| Total Credits 180 | |||||
University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.听 Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.
The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.
All prerequisites must be completed prior to admission: Contact the Undergraduate Advisor in the School of Education.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the above, the following are prerequisites specific to programs and certificates.
Elementary Education Program Prerequisites
P-3 Blended: Early Childhood/Special Education Program Prerequisites
All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (Candidate holds a BA/BS from an approved institution)
Elementary
Secondary
Transition to Teaching Alternative Route: Consult with the Transition to Teaching Director in the School of Education.
Grade Requirements
Undergraduate Programs
Admission Overall GPA ≥2.8
Maintain GPA ≥2.8 in program
A minimum grade ≥C is required in any content course leading to a secondary, middle level, or P-12 endorsement
Graduate Programs
Automatic Admission GPA ≥3.0
Maintain GPA ≥3.0 in program
