Applying for the Certification program
All students seeking one of the BA in
Education degrees must complete teacher certification requirements. In
order to do so, a separate application to the Woodring College of Education is
required. Detailed information on this procedure can be found at their Admissions and Registration
site.
Information for Declared Majors
When to apply for
graduation
Plan to apply for graduation two quarters prior to
your final quarter. For example, if you're graduating at the end of Spring
Quarter, you'll need to apply for graduation during Fall Quarter.
How to apply for graduation
Make an appointment
ASAP with your advisor to do your major evaluation. Please plan to do this well
in advance of registration. Just drop by, call, or e-mail to sign up for an
appointment. Plan to bring a copy of your transcript(s) so your coursework can
be evaluated (unofficial is fine, or grade report cards. You can get a
transcript off the net). The final step will be to turn in your major
evaluation, along with a Degree and Certification Application, to the
Registrar's Office. Degree Application packets are available at the Registrar's
Office, Old Main 230.
Graduation Requirements for the
Baccalaureate Degree
Science education students must meet the
graduation requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences. Here are the
requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree:
Complete all requirements for
your declared major (or combined major)
according to your Plan of
Study.
Requirements include a WWU writing proficiency course (designated
in the
Timetable and completed with a grade of C- or better). All courses
in the major must be completed with a C- or better. Complete a minimum of 180
total credits. This includes 90 credits of GURs, some of which will double
count, (or a direct transfer A.A. degree from a community college). Note:
English 101 must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Complete a minimum
of 60 upper division credits (300/400 level). (That is, 60 credits of the 180
total required must be upper division). Complete a minimum of 45 credits in
residence at WWU (correspondence coursework does not satisfy this requirement).
Your final quarter must be in residence--i.e. you must be enrolled during the
quarter your degree is granted. Your cumulative GPA at Western must be at least
2.00, 2.75 to earn certification.
For the B.A. in Education degrees,
complete the professional education sequence.
Certification
evaluation
There are several routes to certification to
teach, traditional undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and MEd with certification.
Certification evaluation is done within the appropriate department or program
of the Woodring College of Education. For information on these programs see Secondary Education programs and Elementary Education
Programs.
Need Help?
If you have any questions, contact a Science Ed. Advisor.
