Elementary Education, B.S.

Visit the Elementary Education Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

The Professional Elementary Teacher Education Program at Utah Valley University is designed to prepare quality candidates for teaching in elementary education grades K-8. Students who complete the UVU professional teacher education program and licensure requirements graduate with a baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education and are recommended for a Utah Professional Teaching License. To continue in the teacher education program, students are expected to maintain all program standards. They must maintain expected levels of competence in all coursework, field work, and student teaching with all course grades at or above a B- and a program GPA of 3.00 or higher. Additionally, teacher candidates are expected to adhere to standards of personal integrity, responsibility, and citizenship commonly expected of professional educators. The UVU teacher education program is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), the Utah State Office of Education, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Matriculation Requirements 

Admissions Requirements:

1. Reading and Writing--Complete ENGL 2010 with a B- or higher

2. Mathematics--Complete MATH 1050, 1055, or 2000 with a C or higher

3. GPA of 2.7 or higher

4. General Education coursework completed

5. Completion of Pre-Professional Core Requirements with a B- or higher (Math courses C or higher)

6. Pass LiveScan Criminal Background Check

Program Requirements

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Students must complete all Pre-Professional and General Education courses with an overall GPA of 2.7 before they are formally admitted into the Teacher Preparation Program.

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Must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.

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Course requires a C grade or higher

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PSY 1100 recommended

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits.
2. Overall grade point average of 3.0 or above. 
3. Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
5. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
6. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate attention to the impact of unique learner characteristics on development and growth.
2. Demonstrate clarity in how to effectively plan for K-8 student learning and engagement.
3. Apply high quality instructional practices to meet the learning needs of K-8 students.
4. Create academic, physical, social and emotional conditions to support student centered environments.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of and adherence to professional and ethical standards within their school and with families and communities.