Post-Baccalaureate Certification Programs
If you have earned a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education, you can complete a certification program in either secondary (grades 7-12) or elementary education (K-6). This post-baccalaureate program can accommodate individuals entering with degrees in all content majors, but is primarily designed for those wishing to certify in the same content area as their major. For those entering with a degree matching the certification content area, the program will take 12 months to complete, including student teaching. Those entering with a degree in an unrelated content area will need to take the required content courses, extending the program timeline. The three-semester program begins in the summer session, continues into the fall semester, ending with student teaching in the spring semester. All summer and fall courses are taught on campus in Laramie. Student teaching placement
locations will be in one of the designated partner districts. Students must apply for admission to the post-baccalaureate program. See http://www. uwyo.edu/ted/PBforms.asp for the application form. Post-Baccalaureate Certification Programs Office of Teacher Education Dept. 3374 1000 E. University Ave Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307-766-2230 • Fax: 307-766-2018 E-mail: edquest@uwyo.edu
Option to earn a Master of Arts degree The professional education courses have been developed to provide an extensive foundation for students returning to pursue a career in education. Twelve graduate-level credits are included in the certification sequence, which may be applied toward the master of arts in education, with an emphasis in curriculum and instruction.
Those wishing to complete the MA must apply to and be admitted to the graduate program in curriculum and instruction. The Department of Special Education offers a post-baccalaureate certification program in special education. For more information, go to http:// www.uwyo.edu/sped/ or call the department office at 307.766.6325. Endorsement programs which provide additional credentials are available in the following areas: Early childhood education (Birth-5) Literacy (K-6, 7-12, & K-12) for more information call: 307.766.6366
English as second language
for more information see: http://ed.uwyo.edu/endorse_cert/esl/
Middle grade mathematics (5-9)
for more information call: 307.766.6381 or E-mail: Rmayes2@uwyo.edu
Additional Options Initial certification through the postbaccalaureate option is available for the following education areas: Agriculture: Agriculture business* Agriculture communications Animal and veterinary science Rangeland ecology & watershed management Art (K-12) Elementary (K-6) English Mathematics Modern languages: German French Spanish Science: Biology Chemistry Earth/space science Physics* Social Studies: Geography History* Political science *Anticipated spring 2007
For more information, go to http://ed.uwyo.edu/ postbac.asp. Or contact the relevant department. Elementary/Early Childhood Education 307.766.6366 Secondary Education 307.766.3275
Office of Teacher Education Dept. 3374 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071 Phone 307-766-2230 Fax 307-766-2018 E-mail: edquest@uwyo.edu
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification