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Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning

College of Education and Professional Studies

Elementary Education

 

Elementary Education Major Program 

The Elementary Education major offered by the Department of Education, Development, Teaching & Learning (EDTL) prepares teacher candidates to be outstanding K-8 educational leaders and facilitators of learning.

 

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

Elementary Education Major in the University Catalog

Do I need a Dual or Second Endorsement?  What is an endorsement?

An endorsement is a Washington state teaching certificate area.  Any education major may add a second endorsement.

Available endorsements

 


The Department of Education, Development, Teaching and Learning has five locations.
 
Ellensburg Des Moines Pierce Wenatchee Yakima
400 E. University Way
Black Hall, Room 205
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-963-1464
2400 S. 240th St. Rm 265
Des Moines, WA 98198
509-963-3840
401 Farwest Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
253-964-6636
Higher Education Center
1300 Fifth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-665-2600
509-963-3950
1000 S. 12th Ave.
Deccio Higher Education Center, Rm 107
Yakima, WA 98902
509-574-6894, then press 0
509-963-3700

 


Program Admission Details

 

Admissions Phase 1: Elementary Education Program Prerequisites


The EDTL Department has structured the Elementary Education major so that you may graduate as quickly as possible. This requires students to have all of their General Education Requirements and prerequisites completed prior to beginning the program.

 

Ellensburg Des Moines Pierce Wenatchee Yakima
Mrs. Camille Bello Ms. Amy Meyers Ms. Amy Meyers Ms. Monica Medrano Ms. Melanie Palm
Black Hall 204-26        
(509) 963-2083 (509) 963-3840 (509) 963-3840

509-963-3958

(509) 963-3710

 

Admissions Phase 2: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program

  1. Review Requirements for Teacher Certification Program
  2. Submit your Teacher Certification Program Application

 

  • Declare a major. Discuss minor and/or second major options with your CEPS advisor. Once you are Fully Admitted to Teacher Certification and have declared a major, you will be assigned an EDTL Faculty Advisor who can also help you through this step.
     
  • Complete MATH 164—Foundations of Arithmetic (5) and MATH 226—Mathematics for Teachers: Geometry & Measurement (4) with a “C” or higher.

 

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