Program Overview

Introduction to Elementary Education

Elementary teachers have a unique opportunity to make a difference in their communities by laying the foundation for both future academic learning and for future participation in democratic society. Elementary teachers (K-8) have a unique opportunity to make a difference in their communities by laying the foundation for both future academic learning and for future participation in democratic society.

Program Overview

By helping students learn how to learn, develop problem-solving capacities, cultivate stamina, and learn the value of practice, they set the stage for successful life-long learning. By introducing students to key understandings and inquiry processes of subject matter disciplines, they set the stage for deeper learning through subsequent schooling. By helping students learn to appreciate each other, value their differences, and collaborate successfully, they help build healthy, sustainable, globally interconnected communities for tomorrow.

Elementary Education Degree

The Elementary Education major provides a combination of theory, methods and field experience that leads to a teacher certification K-8. The program centers an anti-bias, anti-racist, social justice philosophy.

Program Details

• Degree: Elementary Education, BAE
• Location: Bellingham
• Program Focus: The Elementary Education major provides a combination of theory, methods and field experience that leads to a teacher certification K-8.
  • Key aspects:
    • Anti-bias, anti-racist, social justice philosophy
    • Combination of theory, methods, and field experience
    • Leads to a teacher certification K-8