华盛顿州立大学

The teacher education program provides the skills and knowledge to teach and guide school children in grades K - 12. Successful completion of a teacher education program leads to Washington teacher certification.

Strengths of the program

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

Core courses -- Elementary education

The elementary education program yields a BA in education with a teaching certificate in elementary education.

After admission to the elementary education program, you'll take core courses like these, designed to give you the skills and knowledge you'll need to bring into your own elementary classroom:

Classroom Management
Classroom Assessment

Early Literacy
Reading and Writing in Grades 4-8
Teaching Elementary Mathematics
Teaching Elementary Science
Teaching Elementary Social Studies

Integrating Fine Arts into K-8 Curriculum
Integrating Health & Fitness into K-8 Curriculum
Instructional Practicum (3 semesters)

Diversity in Education
Intro to ESL for K-8 Teachers
Student Teaching
Teaching Inclusive Classrooms
Methods of Educational Technology

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

Careers in education

Graduates with teaching certification may teach in public or private schools worldwide. Further study opens up possibilities as a coach, counselor, principal, or other administrative positions in schools.