Elementary Education
Elementary Education
| Hours | 67 - 68 Credit Hours |
| MAP | Major Academic Plan |
Program Requirements
Licensure: This program meets the educational requirements designed to lead to an occupationally required professional license or certificate in the state of Utah. Students pursuing occupations requiring a license or certificate in a state other than Utah should contact the appropriate BYU academic advisement center as well as the licensing agency in the state where they intend to work to seek information and guidance regarding licensure and certification requirements.
This major is designed to prepare students to teach in public schools. In order to graduate with this major, students are required to complete Utah State Office of Education licensing requirements. To view these requirements go to https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/licensing or contact the Education Advisement Center, 350 MCKB, 801-422-3426.
requirement 1 Complete 2 courses
Complete the following Pre-requisites:
Note: The Global and Cultural Awareness and Letters general education requirements are fulfilled through completion of the Elementary Education major.
Students accepted into the major after May, 2020, must (a) maintain a total GPA of no less than 2.7 since admission to teacher preparation major and/or minor program, (b) receive a C or better in all education-related and major and minor required courses (including any courses taken prior to acceptance into a teaching major or minor), and (c) demonstrate sufficient and timely progress in coursework and field experiences. For details on admission and retention requirements for teaching majors and teaching minors, see Educator Preparation Program Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Complete admission process for the program through the Teacher Education Department. See http://education.byu.edu/ted/eled for admission requirements.
requirement 2 Complete 22 courses
requirement 3 Complete 1 course
requirement 4 Complete 12.0 hours from the following course(s)
Note: Prior application is required. Apply for student teaching / internship by September 15th or January 15th.
Note: It is the student's responsibility to be sure that the Praxis II test has been passed and that BYU has received the test scores and that his or her fingerprint background clearance is current and that state licensing fees have been paid prior to graduation. Students will also be responsible for any additional requirements imposed by the state prior to their graduation. To confirm the status of these requirements, contact the Education Advisement Center, 350 MCKB, 801-422-3426. Graduation and Utah licensure cannot be processed until these requirements have been completed.
Recommended Complete 2 courses
The following courses are strongly recommended:
Program Outcomes:
1. Learner Development and Differences
Teacher candidates will provide equitable access to academic knowledge by applying understandings of learner development and learner differences.
2. Effective and Nurturing Learning Environment
Teacher candidates will establish and maintain an effective and nurturing learning environment that prepares students to participate in a civic society.
3. Engaged Learning and Academic Knowledge
Teacher candidates will facilitate engaged learning and attend to equitable access to academic knowledge through content knowledge, assessment, planning and instructional strategies.
4. Stewardship in the Schools
Teacher candidates act as stewards of the schools and communities and demonstrate commitment to simultaneous renewal through reflection, professionalism and collaboration.