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1. Programs 2. Majors 3. Requirements
Elementary Education/ K-8 Programs
The Elementary Education Department offers its program which leads to teacher
certification by the State of Washington, in addition to a Master's Degree Program.
Early Childhood Education/ PreK-3
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Early Childhood Education: Undergraduate Program -- The program in Early Childhood Education consists of
an academic major in Early Childhood Education and a sequence of
professional certification courses that lead to teacher licensure PreK-third
grade. Upon completion of the program, candidates can work in
childcare centers, preschools, Head Start programs, and primary grades
in public schools. The course work offers a combination of
theory, methods, and field experiences in a variety of early childhood
education settings.
Approved Academic Majors
The following majors are currently approved for elementary certification. For further
information on the applicability of a particular major, consult an advisor.
* Admission to Woodring College of
Education required for these
majors - they may not be taken by non-education majors.
NOTE: Students are encouraged to begin an
academic major during their freshman and sophomore years and to take courses which overlap
with general university requirements. Contents of each major are listed under
"Bachelor of Arts in Education" for each department in the WWU General
Catalog.
Elementary Education Requirements
In addition to the coursework, there are other requirements that a student must
fulfill in order to graduate. The following will help you in completing these
requirements:
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment Workshop I (see Program Acceptance letter)
- Blood-Borne Pathogens Training
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Finger Printing*
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Prevention of Sexual Harassment Workshop II (refer to Office of
Field Experiences website)
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WEST-E exam
- Student Teaching/Internship
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Teacher Education Outreach Programs are also
available for Elementary Education.
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