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Elementary Education
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B.A. in Liberal Studies with Teacher Preparation

Elementary education endorsements with options to add:

  • Middle school math/science
  • Middle school humanities
  • Early childhood education

If you have not earned a bachelor's degree, Antioch offers a B.A. in Liberal Studies with Teacher Preparation. If you have approximately two years of college coursework completed, this program provides an opportunity to complete your bachelor's degree and Washington state requirements to be certified as an elementary teacher.

Along with your elementary education endorsement, you may add one in middle school math/science, middle school humanities or early childhood education.

Antioch's program is offered full-time to a cohort of 20 to 30 students. The program integrates courses in teaching methods, classroom management strategies and all content areas needed for your elementary teaching certification.

Application Deadline

Seattle Campus

For admission in… Priority deadline...
Summer 2008 Apply today.
Fall 2008 Aug. 1

Applications may be considered after the priority deadline.

Admission Requirements

  • 85-90 quarter credit hours from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a teacher or principal which describes the quality of your interaction with students in an elementary or middle school classroom. Letters must be sent on Antioch's recommendation form directly to the Antioch Admissions Office. Letters from friends or relatives are not acceptable.
  • Résumé—include your educational background, as well as your professional and volunteer experience.
  • Passing scores on the WEST-B basic skills test, including all three subtests. Visit www.west.nesinc.com for more information.