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Elementary Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

On-Campus & Online

Laramie Campus & UW Casper

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Become A Teacher

Who was that teacher who pressed that dinosaur book into your hands? Who gave you the confidence to enter the science fair? Who was that teacher who looked at you with boundless optimism and inspired to do more and try harder?

The University of Wyoming’s top-ranked elementary education program will prepare you to become a teacher in Wyoming that helps future generations of elementary students see their potential and strive to fulfill it. If you already hold a bachelor’s degree you may be able to fast track your career in teaching by completing the teaching elementary school graduate certificate.

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Curriculum & Courses

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College of Education
School of Teacher Education

What is Elementary Education?

The elementary education major prepares you to teach grades K-6 with eligibility for Wyoming teaching licensure. In addition to your K-6 certificate, you can also earn a Wyoming early childhood endorsement by choosing the interdisciplinary early childhood minor, which equips you to work with children from birth through grade 8.

As an elementary education major, you will study a broad range of subjects and learn the “whys” and “how-tos” of teaching elementary-aged students. More to the point, you will spend a lot of time in classrooms observing, trying out lesson plans and eventually student teaching in a classroom with a supportive mentor, so that you graduate with the skills and confidence necessary to be successful in your own classroom.

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At the University of Wyoming, we understand that every student has unique interests and passions. That's why we offer a wide range of options to personalize your degree, including our Early Childhood Education minor options. By adding an Early Childhood Education minor to your degree, you can gain a deeper understanding of the development and education of young children.

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The University of Wyoming's elementary education program provides educators with top-notch schooling, offering flexible options for on-campus or online delivery. The program includes online synchronous classes via Zoom, as well as asynchronous classes, allowing access from anywhere in the world.

These are just some of the classes you might take as an elementary education major at the University of Wyoming:

  • Teaching with Technology
  • Diversity and Politics of Schooling
  • Teacher as Practitioner
  • Life Science in Elementary School
  • Literature for Children
  • Elementary Methods

View the full bachelor of arts in elementary education degree program curriculum.

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What Can You Do With an Elementary Education Bachelor’s Degree?

A bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Wyoming gives you the knowledge and skills necessary for you to make a difference in children’s lives as a classroom teacher in Wyoming and throughout the nation or to pursue a graduate degree in a related field.

Elementary Education Careers

UW School of Teacher Education graduates hold titles such as:

  • Elementary education teacher
  • Principal
  • Reading specialist
  • Special education teacher
  • District elementary literacy coach
  • Deputy superintendent
  • Elementary lead teaching partner
  • Education consultant
  • Music teacher
  • Continuous improvement supervisor

 

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Here are just a few settings where University of Wyoming elementary education alumni are making their contributions felt:

  • Laramie County School District
  • Natrona County Schools
  • Carbon County School District One
  • Carbon County School District #2
  • Campbell County School District
  • Fremont County School District
  • Denver Public Schools
  • Poudre School District
  • Sweetwater County School District 1
  • Jefferson County Public Schools
  • Adams 12 Five Star Schools
  • Aurora Public Schools
  • State of Wyoming
  • Wyoming Department of Education

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Elementary Education Bachelor’s Degree Program Highlights

As a University of Wyoming elementary education student, you will be studying in one of the top programs in the country. Collegechoice.net ranks UW’s elementary teacher education program as 6th in the nation while the National Council on Teacher Quality places our college in the top 2 percent.

Here are some reasons why:

Increase Your Marketability

Undergraduate students can gain expertise in specific areas to add endorsements to their future teaching license. Endorsements in disability studies, early childhood education and English as a second language.

Student Teaching

A 16-week student teaching residency gives you the opportunity to fully take over the responsibilities and expectations of a classroom teacher while working under the supervision and support of a mentor. Complete your residency experience in schools throughout Wyoming or neighboring states and don’t forget to explore your options to complete a portion of your student teaching abroad!

Dedicated Advisors

The College of Education Student Success Center is there to help students navigate their degree program and apply for their teaching license.

 

 

Classroom Experience

You will start working in public school classrooms in your freshmen year, acquiring experience with rural and urban schools.

 

 

University of Wyoming Lab School

UW has a K-8 public school right on campus. This learner-centered environment provides you with your own learning laboratory for practicums and student teaching.

Student Support

UW has created a robust support system in which students and families can become actively engaged to find solutions to navigate academic and personal struggles and find success at college.

Scholarships

Every year the College of Education provides students with about $300,000 in scholarships (tip: ask your admission counselor)!

Literacy Research Center and Clinic

This on-campus literacy clinic offers free or low-cost assessment and tutoring to school-aged children throughout Wyoming and it’s a great place to get teaching experience.

LAMP

This is a mentoring and professional development program to bring active-learning strategies into Wyoming science classrooms, and it offers you the chance to teach active learning.

 

 

Laramie was one of the most wonderful things that happened to me. Not only did I get to be involved in a lot of activities, but it also prepared me for my career. I had opportunities at UW that led me to where I am now.

- Trista Ostrom, B.A. ’13, M.S. ’16
Executive Director of the Wyoming Congressional Award

Related Programs

If you’re thinking about a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, you might also be interested in learning more about one of the following education programs at the University of Wyoming:

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College of Education Student Success Center (COESSC)

Department 3374, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-2230

Email: edquest@uwyo.edu