{"id":18106,"date":"2020-08-12T16:45:45","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T16:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=18106"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:53:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:53:50","slug":"elementary-education-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/teaching-certifications\/elementary-education-certification","title":{"rendered":"Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earn a teaching certification in one year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/09\/ses-eled-candidate-with-student-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"SES teacher candidate supporting elementary school student\" class=\"wp-image-24897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/09\/ses-eled-candidate-with-student-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/09\/ses-eled-candidate-with-student-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/09\/ses-eled-candidate-with-student-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/09\/ses-eled-candidate-with-student-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/09\/ses-eled-candidate-with-student-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/09\/ses-eled-candidate-with-student.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate Program prepares students to become certified teachers in Washington state elementary schools who are focused on educational justice and equity. Elementary Education Teacher Certification students learn how to center and sustain the rich cultural and linguistic identities and experiences of students, families, and communities while working in partnership with communities to transform schools into spaces of possibility and joy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completion of this highly-structured, one-year course of study, students meet all the requirements to be recommended for Washington state residency teacher certification with an Elementary Education endorsement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-highlight-paragraph-grey-background\"><strong>Beginning with the Spring 2026 cohort, students will have the option of adding a dual-endorsement specialization in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/teaching-certifications\/elementary-education-certification\/optional-dual-endorsement\">English to Speakers of Other Languages (ELL)<\/a> or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/teaching-certifications\/elementary-education-certification\/optional-dual-endorsement\">special education<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why join the Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate Program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in the Elementary Education Teacher Certification program develop the skills to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advocate for educational justice and equity in schools and communities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Center and sustain the languages, cultures, and ways of knowing of children and families.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster safe and inclusive learning environments that celebrate elementary students\u2019 strengths. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach or develop curricula that reflect student experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in the Elementary Education Teacher Certification program have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add an endorsement specialization in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/teaching-certifications\/elementary-education-certification\/optional-dual-endorsement\">English to Speakers of Other Languages (ELL)<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/teaching-certifications\/elementary-education-certification\/optional-dual-endorsement\">special education<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a member of a supportive learning community and make lifelong professional friendships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop strong relationships with UW faculty who are national experts in justice-oriented research and teaching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop valuable professional connections with local school districts through student teaching placements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive holistic support from professors, advisors, mentor teachers, placement staff and field instructors, including community-building and career networking workshops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be eligible for several School of Educational Studies scholarships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete all the requirements for teacher certification in four-quarters. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in a full-time, day-time program with some evening classes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d7d455e7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate is an undergraduate-level program. For students who complete the four-quarter program in one year, tuition and fees will cost approximately $18,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition details can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/opb\/tuition-fees\/current-tuition-and-fees-dashboards\/\">Tuition Dashboard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The application to the Spring 2026 cohort is now closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The application to the Spring 2027 cohort will open in early autumn 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deadlines:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> to be announced in spring 2026<\/p>\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-light-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.applyweb.com\/uwbf\/index.ftl\">Apply Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with an admissions counselor and receive program details and application reminders.<\/p>\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-light-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwb.edu\/register\/request_appointment\">Submit Interest Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us to learn about the program, admissions, and have the opportunity to ask questions.<\/p>\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-light-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwb.edu\/portal\/program-info-sessions?tab=overview\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earn a teaching certification in one year Program Description The Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate Program prepares students to become certified teachers in Washington state elementary schools who are focused on educational justice and equity. 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