Program Requirements

UW Bothell’s Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate operates on a cohort model. Students are accepted once per year to begin coursework in Spring quarter and will take courses together throughout the program. Classes are held during the day with some evening coursework, Monday-Friday.

On this page

• Coursework Requirements
• Sample Course Schedule
• Teacher Certification Requirements
• Course Fees

Coursework Requirements

18 credits – Teaching Foundations Courses

• B EDUC 402 Human Growth & Learning (5 credits)
• B EDUC 403 Introduction to Special Education (5 credits)
• B EDUC 423 Knowing, Teaching, and Assessing in Health, Fitness & Issues of Abuse (3 credits)
• B EDUC 441 Second Language Acquisition, Bilingual Education, and the Structure of English (5 credits)

28 credits – Teaching Methods

• B EDUC 408 Knowing, Teaching, and Assessing in Multicultural Education & Social Studies (5 credits)
• B EDUC 409 Knowing, Teaching, and Assessing in Reading, Writing, & Communication I (3 credits)
• B EDUC 410 Knowing, Teaching, and Assessing in Reading, Writing, & Communication II (4 credits)
• B EDUC 418 Knowing, Teaching, and Assessing in Intermediate Level Mathematics II (4 credits)
• B EDUC 419 Knowing, Teaching, and Assessing in Mathematics I (3 credits)
• B EDUC 421 Knowing, Teaching, and Assessing in Earth, Physical, and Life Sciences (4 credits)
• B EDUC 438 Teaching & Learning Tribal Sovereignty (5 credits)

4 credits – Theory to Practice Courses

• B EDUC 425 Professional Educator Seminar (2 credits) – Taken Spring and Winter quarters

14 credits – Student Teaching

• B EDUC 406 Introduction to Field Placement – held late August through September (2 credits)
• B EDUC 435 Student Teaching – Autumn Quarter: Monday through Friday in school placement for full teacher-contracted hours; methods classes and student teaching held on alternating weeks (2 credits)
• B EDUC 435 Student Teaching – Winter Quarter: Monday through Friday in school placement for full teacher-contracted hours (10 credits)

Dual Endorsement Courses – Optional Additional Quarter

Optional dual endorsement pathway beginning Spring 2026!

15 credits – ESOL or Special Education Endorsement

If pursuing the english to speakers of other languages endorsement

• B EDUC 442 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment in ESOL (5 credits)
• B EDUC 443 Practicum in ESOL (5 credits)
• B EDUC 444 Leadership, Advocacy, & Assessment in ESOL (5 credits)

If pursuing the special education endorsement

• B EDUC 482 Assessment in Special & Inclusive Education (5 credits)
• B EDUC 483 Planning for Student Success in an Inclusive Classroom (5 credits)
• B EDUC 484 Special Education & Transition (5 credits)

Sample Course Schedule

Teacher Certification Requirements

To be recommended for elementary teacher certification in Washington state, students must also complete these requirements:

• Successfully complete student teaching internship
• Pass the NES I and II Elementary Education exams or receive an approved NES Petition
• If adding dual-endorsement option, pass the WEST-E English Language Learner exam or the WEST-E Special Education exam, or receive an approved WEST-E Petition
• Complete and submit a Professional Growth Plan
• Complete all other program and course requirements

Students will receive support and guidance on all certification requirements from academic advisors, field placement coordinators, and field instructors.

Elementary Education Course Fees

Some Elementary Education courses carry course fees. These fees cover the cost of honoraria for cooperating (mentor) teachers.

Course fees:

B EDUC 435 Student Teaching, Autumn Quarter, $325
B EDUC 435 Student Teaching, Winter Quarter, $325