Multilingual Elementary Education Admission Requirements

We request prospective candidates to contact us for more information about the program and for pre-application advising. Please send copies of unofficial transcripts as soon as possible to determine eligibility. Some applicants may need to complete additional coursework prior to application. We are happy to work with you as you take any coursework needed to become eligible.

To be considered for this program, candidates must meet the following:

• A Direct Transfer Agreement Associate Degree (DTA-AA) from a Washington State community college, a qualifying bachelor’s degree, or satisfaction of Western Washington University’s General University Requirements (GURs). See notes below on meeting this requirement:
  • If you do not currently have a qualifying degree, a GUR evaluation will be required to determine if you will need more coursework prior to being eligible
  • Completion of AAS-T, BAS, applied, or other technical degree does not necessarily meet this requirement
  • If you have not yet met this requirement, completing a DTA-AA at a local community college is generally the fastest and least expensive option for transfer students
  • We are happy to advise through this process
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• Minimum grade point average of 2.75 (cumulative or last 45+ graded credits) 
   
• Completion of the Basic Skills Requirement. This may be met by: a) Taking the WEST-B exams, b) SAT scores, c) ACT scores. Alternate tests may be accepted from out-of-state applicants. There is no minimum score requirement for admission.
  • WEST-B voucher may be available for those who qualify. See instructions at bottom of Basic Skills Requirement page (linked above).
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• Completion of the English composition course requirement with a minimum grade of B-  
   
• Completion of the math prerequisite with a grade of C or better (Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, or Pre-Calculus course at a regionally accredited college or university within the last five years OR ALEKS Math Placement Assessment with a minimum score of 45 required) 
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• Completion of the science prerequisite. We will look at your transcripts to determine if you have met this or if you will need to take a class.
   
• Employment in a partner district in an appropriate position (current and new employees eligible)
  • We will contact your district for their official referral 

Contact Miranda at myersbm@wwu.edu for transcript review and guidance through the admission requirements and application process.

• Meeting or Info Session with a Program Mentor to discuss the program and how it will work for you
• Complete WWU GURs, DTA-AA, or qualifying Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum grade point average of 2.75 (overall or last 45 credits)
• Meet Basic Skills Requirement (WEST-B/SATs/ACTs)
• English composition course with a grade of B- or higher
• Satisfaction of math pre-requisite
• Official partner school district referral
• Resume (detail your experience working with youth)
• Reflective essay (prompt is noted in online application)
• Application fee ($70, non-refundable. Application fee waiver may be available if eligible. Follow prompts in application.)
• Official transcripts for all community colleges or universities previously attended (even if it was only for one class)
  • NOTE: If your degree or any of your college coursework was earned outside the US or Canada, you must submit an official course-by-course credential evaluation. You may need to order a new evaluation. See our International Evaluation page for more detailed information; and please speak with Miranda before ordering an evaluation.

Once you have completed all the Pre-Application Requirements and the program has received your official district referral you will be given application instructions to begin your application. Miranda will assist you through the application process.

You may be able to begin your application if you have some remaining requirements left and have established a plan to complete them with Miranda.

Please contact Miranda at myersbm@wwu.edu  (360-650-6292) with any questions.

Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline (March 1) and continue through spring quarter or until the cohort limits are met.  Meeting the admission requirements above makes applicants eligible for admission, but does not guarantee admission. Applicants who meet all criteria are further evaluated by the program admission committee to determine the most qualified applicants; interviews may be conducted as part of the evaluation process.