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Elementary Education
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Overview
The Elementary Education program prepares teachers to work in Kindergarten-6th grade classrooms (K-6 Utah Teaching License). Program courses emphasize evidence-based, age appropiate teaching practices for all children in each of the content areas of the core curriculum (math, literacy, science, social studies).
Prerequisites
- Declare the Elementary Education Pre-Major. See a program advisor in the Education Advisement Center (EAC), 350 MCKB, (801) 422-3426.
- Attend a program orientation meeting - pick up a flyer in 350 MCKB, or check the student calendar
- Complete 2 courses:
- SFL 210 - Human Development
- EL ED 200 - Introduction to Education
- Review GPA and ACT/SAT scores with a program advisor
How to Apply
- Register for a free account on the Educator application system
- Start an Elementary Education program application
- Complete the admissions checklist in the application
- Apply for fingerprinting and FBI background check. Allow from 1-3 weeks for the fingerprints to be processed. FBI background clearance is valid for 3 years
- Complete a graduation plan with a program advisor in the Education Advisement Center, 350 MCKB
Graduation Requirements
- 68-69 credits
- No grade lower than a C in any program course
- Full year paid internship OR 14-week student teaching
- Praxis II exam
- Application for licensure with the Utah State Board of Education
Application Deadline: Feb 15 or Oct 1
tedsec@byu.edu 801-422-4077 201 MCKB
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Careers in Elementary Education
Curriculum Developer
Have you ever considered where the curriculum in a school comes from? Someone had to write it! There are publishing companies looking for certified teachers with classroom experience (usually a minimum of two years) to develop curriculum used in schools. Some of these companies even have these authors speak to schools across the country.
Education Representative
Many private and public organizations hire experienced teachers to connect with and support schools. This includes a wide range of positions, including sales representatives for educational products, professional development providers, and curriculum developers.
BYU-Public School Partnership CFA or Facilitator
Teachers, especially graduates from BYU, make great clinical faculty associates (CFAs) or facilitators. These individuals supervise and support BYU students on their journey to become teachers. CFAs and facilitators tend to be short-term positions.
Classroom Teacher (K-6)
Teachers engage learners through engaging instructional practices to nurture their understanding and application of knowledge, concepts and processes. They design content, deliver instruction, address student learning through assessment measures, manage student behavior and classroom environment, and engage in reflection leading to continuous improvement.