Elementary Education Endorsement

Elementary Education Candidates will demonstrate a wide and diverse knowledge base which will enable them to impact student learning in K-8 classrooms across Washington state. To request an application, email endorse@spu.edu. 

Program Overview: 

• Arts course: Design, Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Theater Arts, etc. (minimum one course)
• Health/Fitness course (minimum one course)
• English/Language Arts courses:
  • American Literature (minimum one course, preferably more)
  • Writing/Composition (minimum one course)
  • Reading/Literacy (minimum one course)
  • World Literature Non-Western (preferred but not mandatory)
• Mathematics courses:
  • College-level Algebra (minimum one course)
  • College-level Geometry (minimum one course)
  • One additional course (preferably Probability and Statistics)
• Science courses:
  • One lab science (minimum one course, often Biology)
  • One or more additional course: Environmental Science, Astronomy, Oceanography, Chemistry, Geology, etc.
• Social Studies courses:
  • American History (minimum one course, preferably early American History pre-1867)
  • One or more additional course: History of the Pacific Northwest, Geography, World History, or United States Government
• Testing: NES #102 & 103
• Practicum: EDCN 5730 Field Experience (5): 
  • Review course details here.
  • Apply and register for Fall, Winter, or Spring cohort here. 

Upon approval from SPU’s Certification Office, candidates may obtain the above coursework from any 2-4 year regionally accredited institution. Candidates may also submit a course substitution form to determine whether previously taken classes meet program requirements.