Elementary Education and Special Education

Undergraduates can add endorsements to their future teaching license by taking courses to gain expertise in specific areas. Explore endorsements in disability studies, early childhood education and English as a second language, to increase your salary and job opportunities.

A 16-week student teaching residency will be split between an elementary and special education classroom. Fully take over the responsibilities and expectations of these positions while working under the supervision and support of a mentor teacher.

The College of Education Student Success Center is home to full-time advisors that can help you become a teacher in Wyoming. Advisors will you navigate your degree program and apply for your teaching license upon graduation.

Students will complete practicum hours in a multitude of settings, allowing students to explore a variety of grades, populations, and subject matter.

For students who are able to attend on campus, UW’s K-8 public school will serve as a laboratory to hone your craft.

A robust support system helps students and families find navigate academic and personal struggles to find solutions that enable their success at UW.

Our affordable degrees are even more cost-effective when you factor in the nearly $300,000 in scholarships awarded to our students each year.

Students who are interested in learning more about disabilities to better serve their future students can utilize the resources of the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND).

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.