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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog
Elementary Education, B.A.
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This degree program leads to initial teaching licensure (leading to teaching certification).
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Degree Requirements
This degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, 42 of which are upper-division credits.
University Studies Program
This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.
Professional Education Requirements
The Elementary Education program prepares students to teach in grades K-6. A minimum of 120 credit hours are required for this degree program. All major courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. A minimum UW cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for most junior and senior level professional education courses, including EDEL 4500 Residency in Teaching. A minimum GPA of 2.50 in major content courses is required. A minimum of 42 credits must be upper division.
An initial background check must be completed prior to starting any field or practicum experience. Student fees cover the cost of this initial background check so work with your College of Education advisor for details.
Foundations
All Professional Education requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Practicum
An approved background check must be on file with the College of Education Student Success Center for registration and completion of these courses.
Residency in Teaching
All methods courses must be completed prior to enrollment in EDEL 4500.
Elementary Core Content
Minimum 2.5 GPA required in major content. All major content courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher prior to enrollment in EDEL 4109, EDEL 4309 and EDEL 4410.
Science
Can be substituted with other approved PN sciences.
Elementary Education Electives
Students need a minimum of 9 credits of electives to complete their degree program. Students are strongly encouraged to apply elective hours toward a minor or endorsement, such as those in Early Childhood Education, English as a Second Language, American Sign Language and Computer Science.
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