Bachelor of Arts - Education - Elementary Education

This major satisfies the Washington State teacher education endorsement for elementary (K-8) education (2014). There is not an option to complete this major without completing all state teacher certification requirements. This major includes a PEP alternative.

Students who complete this major will be endorsed to teach in regular, self-contained elementary classrooms.

Program Highlights:

• Eligibility for a Washington State teaching certificate/initial endorsement in Elementary Education.
• Major specializes in kindergarten to grade 8 education 
• Seven (7) quarters including student teaching (80 course credits/16 credits student teaching) 
• Elementary school field experiences every quarter
• Thematic quarters to fully explore concepts and deepen learning
• Knowledgeable and experienced faculty who focus on teaching in elementary grades
• Practical classroom management, instructional, and assessment needed by beginning educators.
• Focus on diverse learners and whole child development and learning.
• High standards are set and manifest in observable ways, such as:
  • The integration of authentic materials and technology
  • Best practices in pedagogy and assessment
  • The blending of standards-based instruction and creative expression
  • The accentuation of a positive classroom environment through classroom management techniques that empower students to be intrinsically motivated to learn