Department ofInstructional Development and Leadership

Best Practices

  • Meet with Bree Van Horn early in your college career to learn about requirements and put together an individualized advising plan
  • Take GenEd courses that will also fulfill program requirements whenever possible
  • Complete as many emphasis/endorsement courses as possible before entering the BAE program

For lists of GenEd and Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Education Program Requirements, along with example 4 Year Plans for completion, please click on the links below.

Teacher education is highly individualized. For your specific advising plan, please contact the Assistant Director of Admissions and Advising, Bree Van Horn at vanhorba@plu.edu or 253-535-7276.

Elementary Education with Emphasis

Elementary Education with Reading Emphasis

Elementary Education with English Language Learners Emphasis

Dual Endorsement in Elementary Education with Special Education

Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Secondary Education with Endorsement

Transfer Students

Elementary Education with Emphasis for Transfer Students

Elementary Education with Reading Emphasis for Transfer Students

Elementary Education with English Language Learners Emphasis for Transfer Students

Dual Endorsement in Elementary Education with Special Education for Transfer Students

Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education/Special Education for Transfer Students

Secondary Education with Endorsement for Transfer Students