BAE in Elementary Education

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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.

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Curriculum & Requirements

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 325INEQUALITIES AND IMPACTS ON EDUCATIONAL EQUITY4
EDUC 411LITERACY FOR LINGUISTICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE LEARNERS4
EDUC 462INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY3
EDUC 490LITERACY MAJOR CAPSTONE (A departmental approved capstone may be substituted.)5
or EDUC 490A NATURAL RESOURCES CAPSTONE
Total Credits16

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Admissions Requirements

All prerequisites must be completed prior to admission: Please contact the Undergraduate Advisor in the School of Education.

Admission Requirements

  • Complete all in-person and online admission requirements.
  • A grade ≥B- in all prerequisite courses listed below is required.
  • GPA Requirement: a minimum ≥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


Secondary Education Program Prerequisites


P-3 Early Childhood Program Prerequisites


Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (Candidate holds a BA/BS from an approved institution)

Elementary

Secondary

P-3 Early Childhood

  • Education: SPED 363 and EDUC 390
  • 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

Grade Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

Admission GPA ≥2.8
Maintain GPA ≥2.8 in program

  • ≥B- in each course for program prerequisites
  • ≥B- in education core
  • Specific content areas including majors and minors may have additional grade requirements
  • A minimum grade ≥C is required in any course leading to an endorsement

Graduate Programs

Admission GPA ≥3.0
Maintain GPA ≥3.0 in program

  • Maximum of 2 C grades