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 three pathways at William & Mary to become an elementary educator with a teaching endorsement for grades PK-6:
B.A.Ed. in Elementary Education
Choose the undergraduate major and be ready to step into the classroom after graduation.
Five-Year B.A. to M.A.Ed.
Complete your undergraduate degree, then bridge directly to a fifth year master's program in education.
M.A.Ed. in Elementary Education
If you've already completed your bachelor's degree, join our 12-month, cohort-based master's program.
