Program Overview
Elementary Education
COURSE MAP
Fall (14 credits)
Winter (15 credits)
Fall (15 credits)
Spr/Sum (6 credits)
Fall (13 credits)
Detailed Course List
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
- 14-week student teaching OR full year paid internship
- Praxis II exam
- Application for licensure with the Utah State Board of Education
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