All prerequisites must be completed prior to admission: Contact the Undergraduate Advisor in the School of Education.
Admission Requirements
- Complete all in-person and online admission requirements.
- A grade of ≥C in Mathematics prerequisites.
- A grade ≥B- in all other prerequisite courses listed below is required.
- GPA Requirement: a minimum overall ≥2.8 GPA.
- Provide scores for the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B), SAT, and/or ACT (Reading, Writing, and Math). This is a state requirement that must be met before full admission.
In addition to the above, the following are prerequisites specific to programs and certificates.
Elementary Education Program Prerequisites
- Education:
and or an approved equivalent
- English:
or an approved equivalent
- Mathematics: Students will be required to complete , or
an approved equivalent, as prerequisites before starting the program.
- Social Studies: or approved equivalent
- Speech:
or
or an approved equivalent
- Other:
,
,
,
or an approved equivalent
- All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.
P-3 Blended: Early Childhood/Special Education Program Prerequisites
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (Candidate holds a BA/BS from an approved institution)
Elementary
- Education:
and
or an approved equivalent
- Social Studies: or approved equivalent
- Other:
or an approved equivalent
- Elementary:
, ,
and
- All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.
Secondary
- Education:
and
- Social Studies:
- Other:
- All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.
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 grade of ≥C in Mathematics prerequisites.
- A grade ≥B- in all other prerequisite courses
- ≥B- in education core
- Specific content areas including majors and minors may have additional grade requirements
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
