Elementary Education
Interested in becoming an elementary teacher who is prepared to address issues of equity and advance opportunity for young people? Faculty in the department of Curriculum & Instruction engage teacher candidates in foundational coursework and prepare them to use research-driven methods to engage diverse learners and promote positive and equitable learning outcomes. The sequence of coursework closely aligns with clinical field experiences, preparing teacher candidates for a spring semester of student teaching. The Elementary Education programs lead to initial certification and are designed for students who are not already certified.
There are two pathways at William & Mary to become an elementary educator with a teaching endorsement for grades PK-6, a B.A.Ed. in Elementary Education and an M.A.Ed. in Elementary Education.
Current W&M undergraduates interested in the M.A.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction should apply at the beginning of their senior year. Applications will open June 1st. The deadline to apply is January 15th.
Undergraduates interested in the graduate programs in teacher education are encouraged to take EDUC 301 and EDUC 310. Students interested in Special Education are encouraged to also take EDUC 425. These undergraduate courses can be used as an exemption for the corresponding graduate classes in the master’s program.
