Teacher Education

M. Winston Egan, Chair
205 MCKB

David O. McKay School of Education Advisement and Certification Office
120 MCKB, (801) 422-3426

Admission to Degree Program

Admission to programs in the Teacher Education Department is by department approval. Please see the School of Education Advisement Center for specific details.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a BYU bachelor's degree a student must complete, in addition to all requirements for a specific major, the following university requirements:

• The university core, consisting of requirements in general and religious education. (See University Core for details. For a complete listing of courses that meet university core requirements, see the current class schedule.)
• A minimum of 30 credit hours in residence
• A minimum of 120 credit hours
• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
• Be in good standing with the Honor Code Office

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

Majors

BS in Early Childhood Education
BS in Elementary Education

Emphasis (optional):

Early Childhood Education

BS in Physical Education Teaching/Coaching (K–12)
BS in Social Science (composite teaching major)

Minors

Coaching and Teaching Physical Education

Students should see their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MA in Teacher Education

For more information see the BYU 2009–2010 Graduate Catalog.

Additional Endorsements/Licensures

Elementary Education with Teaching English Language Learners TESOL K–12 or Early Childhood Education with Teaching English Language Learners TESOL K–12.

See the Education Advisement and Certification Office for further information.

Elementary Music Education–Elementary Education Dual Licensure

See the College of Fine Arts and Communications Advisement Center (D-444 HFAC) for music programs and course listings and the Education Advisement and Certification Office for the education program.