Elementary Education

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.

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 this experience in schools throughout Wyoming or the Denver area and don’t forget to explore your options to complete a portion of your student teaching abroad!

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

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

UW has a K-9 public school right on campus. This learner-centered environment provides you with your own learning laboratory for practicums and student teaching.

We offer you the chance to test-drive your teaching—and get feedback—through Mursion, a virtual reality simulator.

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

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.

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.

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.