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Division of Teacher Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Education

Undergraduate initial license and Post-baccalaureate initial license

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The undergraduate program leads to a bachelor's degree. The post-baccalaureate program is for those who already hold a bachelor's degree but want to earn the first (initial) teaching license. The 38-41 credit hour undergraduate/post-baccalaureate program is a full-time format, taking three terms to complete.

 

We offer undergraduate and post-baccalaureate initial licensure with authorization available in the following levels:

  • Early Childhood - age 3 through grade 4
  • Early Childhood/Elementary - age 3 through grade 8
  • Elementary/Middle - grades 3 through 9
  • Middle/High School - grades 5 through 12
  • High School - grades 9 through 12

The program meets both on campus and in public schools for your student teaching experience. Summer session is not utilized for these courses. During the first two terms, candidates may take an additional course outside of the professional program. During the final two terms, the rigorous professional program requires full time involvement in teacher education.

 

You can start the program during either fall or spring terms. Applications are due two terms prior to the starting term and careful planning, test completion and documented experiences are required in preparation to meet the application deadline. Please come by the Education Office (ED 202) and pick up an application packet as soon as possible.

 

Note: If you already hold a bachelor's degree and want
1.) to teach at the high school level
2.) an initial teaching license
3.) a master's degree
please see the WOU Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).

 

Teacher Ed. faculty advise students on Preview Day

 

Photo: Teacher Education faculty engage with students at a 2011 Preview Day. Left to right: Dr. Mark Girod, Professor and Interim Dean of the College of Education; Dr. Dana Ulveland, Professor; and Dr. Karie Mize, Associate Professor.

 

The Division of Teacher Education recently revised the Professional Education Core. Changes will be phased in during the 2012-2013 academic year. The division has also implemented a new, three phase advising model to help students as they work towards becoming a part of the Professional Education Core. Click here for more information on advising and to access the advising guides.

 

Undergraduate and transfer students seeking initial licensure in any authorization level(s): Please contact the Academic Advising and Learning Center. Complete the File Review form.

 

Andrea Carano, Undergraduate Program Adviser
caranoa@wou.edu . 503-838-8675 . Education Building Room 114

 

Bill Hamlin, Post-baccalaureate Adviser
hamlinw@wou.edu . 503-838-8704 . Education Building Room 114

 

 
Contact

Division of Teacher Education 503-838-8471 | or e-mail: education@wou.edu

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