Students in the 5-year program who want to become elementary teachers (grades K-6) complete the Multi-Disciplinary Studies Undergraduate Program in Elementary Education. In addition, Elementary Education students need to complete at least one of the following specializations to expand the grade levels for which they are certified to teach:

• Early Childhood (pre-kindergarten and kindergarten)
• Foreign Language
  • French (grades 5-9)
  • Spanish (grades 5-9)
• English/Language Arts (grades 5-9)
• General Science (grades 5-9)
• Math (grades 5-9)
• Multi-categorical Mild Disabilities (grades K-6 and 5-adult)
• Social Studies (grades 5-9)

For information about the specific courses required for these specializations, please contact an academic advisor within the HR&E Center for Student Advising and Records.

• Questions about elementary education, please contact Beth Lefevre at BGLefevere@mail.wvu.edu

• Questions about teacher certification, please contact Mike Sekula, Certification Officer, at Mike.Sekula@mail.wvu.edu