{"id":18100,"date":"2020-08-12T16:28:47","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T16:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=18100"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:33:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T00:33:55","slug":"elementary-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/undergraduate\/elementary-education","title":{"rendered":"Education Studies: Elementary Education Option"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bachelor of Arts with Teacher Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/07\/20190509_UWB-Teacher-Education-Program_0511.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/07\/20190509_UWB-Teacher-Education-Program_0511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/07\/20190509_UWB-Teacher-Education-Program_0511-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/07\/20190509_UWB-Teacher-Education-Program_0511-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/07\/20190509_UWB-Teacher-Education-Program_0511-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Educational Studies: Elementary Education Option prepares students to become certificated teachers in Washington state elementary schools who are focused on educational justice and equity. Elementary Education Option students learn how to center and sustain the rich cultural and linguistic identities and experiences of students, families, and communities. Elementary Education Option students work in partnership with communities to transform schools into spaces of possibility and joy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This cohorted academic program includes teaching methods courses, a student teaching placement in a local school district, and a dual endorsement specialization in high-need area: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/undergraduate\/elementary-education\/dual-endorsement-options\">Special Education<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/undergraduate\/elementary-education\/dual-endorsement-options\">English to Speakers of Other Languages (ELL)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why major in the Elementary Education Option?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who major in the Elementary Education Option are interested in:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being an advocate for educational justice and equity in schools and communities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centering and sustaining the languages, culture, and ways of knowing of children and families.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fostering safe and inclusive learning environments that celebrate elementary students\u2019 strengths. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching or developing curricula that reflect student experiences.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/teaching-certifications\">BECOME A TEACHER<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/undergraduate\/elementary-education\/careers\">CAREER PATHWAYS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/undergraduate\/elementary-education\/admissions\">DECLARE THE OPTION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other UW Bothell Teacher Certification &amp; Endorsement Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Elementary Education Option is an undergraduate pathway to Washington state elementary teacher certification. 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