Option 1 - Core Subject Majors

A student must elect to complete one major, or can pursue a two-minor option including completion of two core minors. This option results in teacher certification of major and minor subjects in grades K-8. 

Option 2 - Comprehensive

Student-centered programs include: Bilingual-Bicultural Education, English as a Second Language, Early Childhood Education, and World Languages. A Bilingual-Bicultural Education and English as a Second Language student will be certified to teach in grades K-8. An Early Childhood Education student will be certified to teach Pre-K-K. A World Languages student will be certified to teach in grades K-8. Certification to teach grades K-12 in world languages is also available.

Course Requirements

No grade below "C" may be used to meet requirements specific to secondary education, the major, the minor (including the planned minor), or professional education courses; grades of "C-minus" are not acceptable.

Curriculum

Students in this program complete an individualized Plan of Work with their advisor and the Elementary Education Advising Guide that fits their teaching major and minor concentration when they start their course work.

Accreditation

CAEP_Accreditation

The College of Education educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).