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.
Questions?
UW's College of Education has additional requirements for admission. Learn more about our application process!
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.
Flexible Online Delivery
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.
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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.
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
- 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
Yes! As an elementary education major you will have access to our Learning Actively Mentoring Program (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.
You will start working in public school classrooms in your freshmen year, acquiring experience with rural and urban schools.
Our 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!
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- Trista Ostrom | B.A. ’13 | M.S. ’16 | Executive Director of the Wyoming Congressional Award
