ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

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The College of Education has separate admission requirements from the University. Students must meet the requirements based on their classification upon entering the program.

New Incoming Students

• New first-time students who meet the University of Wyoming’s standards for admission may declare their major in Elementary Education, Secondary Education in a specific content area, or Education Undecided (EDUD)
• Education Undecided majors should decide on a specific content area no later than the first semester of their sophomore year.
• All incoming students pursuing teacher certification and/or teacher endorsement programs must undergo an initial criminal background check prior to full admission to the College of Education. A second background check is included as part of the state application process for the Wyoming Substitute Teaching Permit, which is required for completion of student teaching residency in Wyoming

Change of Major within the University

• Change of Major form
• Background Check
• UW GPA of 2.75 or higher with at least 15 UW credit hours

Graduate Certificate Programs

• BA/BS (ect.) from accredited university or college
• 3.0 graduating cumulative GPA
• Praxis score for content knowledge