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Graduate Certificate in Teaching Elementary School at University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming, United States

Programme overview

A graduate certificate preparing students to teach grades K-6 and earn a Wyoming teaching certificate, combining educational theory with practicums and student teaching. Up to 12 credit hours can be applied toward a UW master's in curriculum and instruction.

Faculty: College of Education  |  Department: School of Teacher Education  |  Duration: About three semesters (alternative licensure pathway)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

Educational theory, classroom observation, lesson planning, multiple practicums and student teaching.

Career pathways

Elementary teacher, reading specialist, literacy coach, education consultant. 85% of surveyed graduates work as classroom teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements; Completed bachelor's degree from regionally-accredited college/university; Completed additional content courses, as required for the area in which licensure is sought; Completed prerequisite undergraduate courses, as follows: EDST 2450: Foundations of Development & Learning (3 credits); EDEX 2484: Teaching with Technology (3 credits); Possess a current Wyoming Substitute Teaching Certificate; A passing Praxis exam (also required for methods courses); How To Apply; Please visit our program admission webpage for more details.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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