Criteria for becoming an Elementary Teacher:

The following are coursework requirements for admission into the Elementary MTE Program:

• Science: 12 credit hours (quarter)
• Social Science: US History or Geography
• Math: Math 211, Math 212, and Math 213, or equivalent
• Language Arts: one Language Arts and two writing courses with one being 200 level or higher
• Art: Art Fundamentals or experience
• Music: Music Fundamentals or experience

Please note that these are guidelines only and that a transcript review and advising are needed to ensure that you will meet the requirements. For advising related to preparation for Elementary teaching, please contact:

Kristin Johnson

Zabel Hall #244

541-962-3529

kristin.johnson@eou.edu

Steps to Becoming an Elementary Teacher:

Step 1: Complete MTE Elementary application. Application available at:

http://www.eou.edu/ed/documents/Ece-ElmApplication.pdf

Step 2: Send in application, including all unofficial transcripts. Send to:

Janet Frye-MTE Office Coordinator

College of Education

One University Blvd

La Grande, OR 97850

Step 3: Enroll and take the ORELA, test #001 and #002

Step 4: Enroll and take the CBEST or Praxis I (PPST)

Step 5: Complete 30 hour experience in a public school instructional setting

Step 6: Complete EOU Application for Graduate Admission. Application available at:

http://www.eou.edu/admit/documents/gradapp.pdf