Program Requirements

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The elementary education program provides the skills and knowledge to teach and guide school children in grades K-8.

All WSU Tri-Cities students seeking a B.A. in elementary education must also complete at least 20 semester hours in an endorsable area such as English Language Learning, Bilingual Education, Middle-Level Math, Middle-Level Science, or Special Education.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Program applicants need 80 hours of related experience in an educational setting within the past three years.

Acceptable experiences include:

  • Classroom Volunteer
  • Coaching
  • WSU Literacy Corps
  • Freshman Seminar Facilitator
  • Camp Counselor
  • Girl/Boy Scouts
  • Tutoring
  • Campire
  • 4-H
  • Youth Groups
  • Paraprofessional