The PrePrimary Endorsement is an optional add-on for Elementary Education candidates and results in licensure to teach Age 3 – PreK. The credits can be taken in addition to a student’s plan of study, spread throughout semesters as their schedule permits pending prerequisites.

The PrePrimary Endorsement may also be added to an existing Elementary license for grades K-6.

PrePrimary Endorsement

Take all of the following

  • ED 3670 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
    16 hours of field experience outside of class
    Only offered in the fall (not offered fall 2024)
  • ED 3677 Relations and Management in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
    16 hours of field experience outside of class
    Only offered in the spring (not offered spring 2025, will be offered summer 2025)

Student Teaching

  • ED 4811 PrePrimary Student Teaching (5 credits)*

*When combined with Elementary Education you will complete a total of 12 Student Teaching credits.

*If you are already licensed and are adding a PrePrimary Endorsement, you will complete an 80-hour practicum in place of the student teaching requirement.