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Education

College of Education

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	Teacher Preparation
	Elementary Education Requirements and Core Courses
	Preparation for Teaching Specific Subjects in Middle School and High School
	Careers in Education
	Suggested Strengths, Interests, and Preparation
	Scholarships and Financial Aid
	Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You
	Contact Information

Teacher Preparation

The education curriculum provides the skills and knowledge to teach and guide school children in preschool through 12th grade. Students who successfully complete Washington State University’s preparation program and pass the WEST-E test will receive a Residency Teaching Certificate from the state of Washington. • Offered at WSU: Certification, bachelor of arts (BA), master of arts (MA), Ed.M., M.I.T., Ed.D., Ph.D. • Available at: - Pullman: Certification, B.A., Ed.M., M.A., M.I.T., Ed.D., Ph.D. - Spokane: Ed.M., M.I.T., Ed.D. (some Pullman course work required), certification - Tri-Cities: B.A., Ed.M., Ed.D. - Vancouver: B.A., Ed.M., M.I.T., Ed.D.

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Elementary Education Requirements and Core Courses

—Bachelor of Arts in Education ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM To be eligible for admission into the program, students must meet the following requirements: • Have 80 hours of recent educational experience with children or youth • Complete at least 30 semester hours of course work • Complete English 201 (or an equivalent composition course) • Complete T&L 301: Learning and Development with a C grade or better • For Elementary Education candidates: Complete HD 101: Human Development Across the Lifespan; Math 251: Math for Elementary Teachers; and three science GERs (General Education Requirement) courses with a C grade or better • Complete ComSt 102 or HD 205 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better • Have a personal interview • Complete a timed writing sample • Pass the WEST-B Test • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at Washington State University ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CORE COURSES In addition to specific University general education requirements, the following courses must be taken after admission to the elementary education program: T&L 307—Survey of Children’s Literature T&L 310—Classroom Management T&L 321—Literacy-Primary T&L 322—Literacy-Intermediate T&L 330—Diversity in Schools and Society T&L 352—Teaching Elementary Mathematics T&L 371—Teaching Elementary Science T&L 385—Teaching Elementary Social Studies Mus 388—Music for the Classroom Teacher T&L 390—Integrating Fine Arts into K-8 Curriculum EdPsy 401—Classroom Assessment, Elementary T&L 402—Instructional Practicum I T&L 403—Social Foundations of Elementary Curriculum T&L 405—Instructional Practicum II T&L 413—Introduction to ESL for K-8 Teachers T&L 415—Student Teaching Sp Ed 420/421—Teaching Inclusive Classrooms T&L 445—Methods of Educational Technology T&L 483—Integrating Health & Fitness into K-8 Curriculum T&L 490—Advanced Practicum NOTE: Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate.

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Preparation for Teaching Specific Subjects in Middle School and High School

—Teacher certification endorsement, with bachelor of arts or bachelor of science To teach a specific subject in middle school or high school, you must complete a bachelor’s degree in the subject you choose. In addition to the classes for your declared major, you must complete core professional education coursework within the College of Education to earn teacher certification in a particular subject. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. To teach elementary education, you must earn a bachelor of arts in education. Psych 105—Introductory Psychology T&L 301—Learning and Development T&L 317—Secondary Practicum and Seminar Block I T&L 464 – Curriculum, Instruction and Content Literacy Methods T&L 465 – Culture and Community Contexts of Education T&L 466 – Secondary Methods of Educational Technology Block II T&L 467 – Diversity, Classroom Life and Management EdPsy 468 – Classroom Assessment for Secondary Students T&L 469 – Advanced Practicum T&L 470 – ESL/Special Education Methods for Secondary Teachers Block III T&L 415 – Student teaching Washington State University offers preparation for teacher certification endorsements in these subjects: • Agriculture Education • Biology • Chemistry • Early Childhood Education • Earth and Space Science • Elementary Education (see Elementary Education Requirements and Core Courses section above) • English Language Arts • Family and Consumer Science • French • German • Health and Fitness (Physical Education) • History • Mathematics • Music (General, Choral, Instrumental) • Physics • Social Studies • Spanish Add-on endorsements (certificate only, not offered as degree programs) • Bilingual Education • Deaf Education • English Language Learners (ELL) • General Science • Middle Level Math • Reading • Special Education NOTE: Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate.

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Careers in Education

Graduates from the College of Education may teach in public or private schools worldwide. Further study opens up possibilities as a coach, counselor, principal, or other administrative positions in schools.

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Suggested Strengths, Interests, and Preparation

• Care about people, especially children • Desire to make a real difference in the world • Want to have the same impact that your favorite teacher from school had on you

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

The College of Education distributes funds from 13 endowed scholarships to approximately 100 teacher preparation students every semester. Some of the scholarships with multiple recipients include the College of Education Alumni Association Scholarship, the Louise H. Meyer Scholarship, the Don and Julia Lee Scholarship, and the Claude Simpson and Peggy Simpson Yates Scholarship. For more information about these scholarships, call the College of Education at 509-335-7843 or e-mail beateacher@wsu.edu. A variety of state, federal, and university-sponsored programs are available to help students with educational costs. Washington State University awards millions of dollars in financial aid and scholarships to students every year based on financial need, academic merit, or a combination of the two. Students should complete the Washington State University general scholarship application and the FAFSA to ensure their eligibility for the widest range of scholarships and need-based financial aid. For information or to apply for financial aid and scholarships from WSU, see the Scholarships and Finances section of the WSU website.

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Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You

• Psychology • Sociology • Human resources and personnel • Human development

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Contact Information

Teacher Education Program

Office of Student Services Education Addition 316 Washington State University PO Box 642152 Pullman, WA 99164-2152

beateacher@wsu.edu

509-335-4855

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Strengths of the Program

• Get the most up-to-date knowledge of effective teaching, student learning, and educational reform.
• Get first-hand experience through 200 hours of practicums integrated throughout the program and 16 weeks of student teaching.
• The teacher preparation program is the only one in the state to offer classroom teaching opportunities in every region of Washington, as well as in English-speaking schools in several countries.
• We offer the most innovative education technologies and the latest classroom facilities.
• The College of Education sponsors the Future Teachers and Leaders of Color program, designed to address the under-representation of multicultural educators in the state of Washington.
• Make connections through professors who have collaborative relationships with more than 150 school districts statewide.

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