Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Welcome to the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Program at Utah State University. The program prepares prospective teachers through seven majors that combine available licensure areas (e.g., Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Special Education) in stand-alone, dual, and composite degrees. The program emphasizes informed and responsive teaching developed through extensive field experience. The Utah State University elementary licensure program prepares teachers for grades K-6 as part of a K-8 licensure recommendation. Individuals who also complete endorsement specialization requirements (e.g., Level 2 Middle School Mathematics, English Teaching) are able to teach in K-8 classrooms. Students have an opportunity to get an early start in teaching endorsement programs and even, potentially, a master's degree program, as well.
To be licensed, students must also pass the Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT) and the Utah Foundations of Reading test. Information can be found here:
Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT)
Utah Foundations of Reading
Resources
Policies
TEAL Course Repeat Policy - qualifications and process for repeating/retaking a course.
Student Professional Expectations - procedures for instructors to follow if a student's performance is not meeting professional expectations
Background Clearance - process for obtaining and submitting your background check
Breadth Studies Options
As part of your general education for Utah State University, you are required to take 22 credits of Breadth courses. Students in any ELED major may select a course from the entire Breadth Education lists approved by the university. However, the department strongly recommends that students choose from the lists of recommended courses in each breadth area deemed most appropriate for ELED majors to prepare them to become content generalists prepared to teach across curriculum content areas.
Below are links to the breadth course recommendations for TEAL students in each breadth area.
Breadth American Institution (BAI)
ELED and related majors are required to take either HDFS 1500 or PS Human Development Across the Lifespan, which double counts as a BSS.
Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS)
Students are required to take PHYS 1200 where available. Statewide students please consult with your advisor for options.
Depth Studies Options
As part of your general education for Utah State University, you are required to take 2 University Studies Depth courses from a college outside your emphasis to round out your educational background. Below are links to depth courses in each of the colleges.
TEAL 5080, Integrating Arts into Academic Learning, is required. This double-counts as a DHA.
Choose (1) of the following:
Applications
Application deadlines: The first Tuesday following Spring Break in March, the second Friday in May, October 10:
Application information for students who have been accepted to the Teacher Education program:
- Request for Campus Transfer Form
- Student Teaching Information and Application
- Teaching License Application
Programs of Study
Elementary Education, in conjunction with the Departments of Family and Human Development and Special Education, offer the following programs leading to certification as a teacher. Please note, listed under each major are the Personal Course Records by academic year.
- Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Dual Elementary and Early Childhood Education
- Dual Early Childhood Birth - 5/Special Education - Early Childhood
- Composite Elementary Education/Special Education - Mild/Moderate Specialization
- Composite Elementary Education/Special Education - Severe
- General Studies
- Dual Elementary Education - 5/Special Education - Elementary Education
Elective Options
As part of your education for Utah State University, you are required to take 15 credits of elective courses. Please see your advisor for suggestions.
For more information, contact our Advisement Office:
TEAL Advising
Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Location EDUC 373
Phone 435.797.0391