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.
Elementary Education Major, Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE)
This major satisfies the endorsement for 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 | ||
| EDUC 325 | INEQUALITIES AND IMPACTS ON EDUCATIONAL EQUITY | 4 |
| EDUC 411 | LITERACY FOR LINGUISTICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE LEARNERS | 4 |
| EDUC 462 | INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| EDUC 490 | LITERACY MAJOR CAPSTONE (A departmental approved capstone may be substituted.) | 5 |
| or EDUC 490A | NATURAL RESOURCES CAPSTONE | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |