Elementary Education Licensure

Complete the following courses (35 cr):

• EDU 1012 - Education Inquiries 3 cr
• EDU 2011 - Reading/Writing: Elementary Classroom 3
• EDU 2012 - Special Education: Elementary Classroom 3 cr
• EDU 3011 - Elementary Pedagogy 3 cr
• EDU 4031 - Educational Collaborations 5 cr
• EDU 4720 - Student Teaching Seminar 3 cr
• EDU 4871 - Directed Student Teaching I 6 cr
• EDU 4872 - Directed Student Teaching II 6 cr

• select one of these:

• PSY 1050 - Human Growth and Development 3 cr
• PSY 2110 - Educational Psychology 3 cr
• PSY 3265 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 cr

Satisfy the three Gateways

There are three Gateways required for successful completion of the Elementary program. 

Gateway 1

It is expected that most students will complete Gateway 1 by the end of their second semester.

• Receive a positive recommendation encouraging continuation in the program.
• Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Select Education and liberal arts faculty advisors.
• Identify a liberal arts major.
• Complete and submit the Change of Academic Program (CAP).
• Make progress toward completion of the General Education Program.
• Pass the Core Academic Skills Test for Educators.  

Gateway 2

Upon completion of the General Education requirements and a liberal arts major, students must satisfy the requirements of Gateway 2.

• Pass the first section of the electronic portfolio.
• Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Recommended to take the Praxis Subject Assessments test. (Note: The Education Department cannot make a recommendation for licensure if you have not passed the Praxis Subject Assessments test)
• Receive a recommendation from Education and liberal arts faculty to continue in the program.

Gateway 3

To be recommended for licensure to teach in Vermont the student must:

• Complete all University and departmental course requirements.
• Pass Both the Core Academic Skills Test for Educators and Praxis Subject Assessments test.
• Exemplify in conduct and attitude the maturity, judgment, ethical standards, and dedication expected in the teaching profession.
• Receive a grade of "B" or better in EDU 4871, EDU 4872 and a "Pass" in EDU 4720.
• Complete all coursework with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Submit Licensure Portfolio and appropriate application materials for review by the Castleton Licensure Committee.

Endorsements

Students seeking Elementary Licensure may also add these Endorsements:

Middle Grades Endorsement

This Endorsement is earned by taking four extra courses that provide expertise on teaching students in grades 5-9.  (Click here  for details.) 

Special Education Endorsement

This Endorsement is earned by taking four extra courses that provide expertise on teaching students with disabilities.  (Click here  for details.) 

(Note that Endorsement courses can be woven through the four years of undergraduate coursework but may require students to take an additional semester or two to finish.)