The teacher education program provides the skills and knowledge to teach and guide school children in grades K - 12. Successful completion of a teacher education program leads to Washington teacher certification. Make connections through professors who have collaborative relationships with more than 150 school districts statewide. The College of Education sponsors the Alhadeff Future Teachers of Color program, designed to address the under-representation of multicultural educators in the state of Washington. We offer the most innovative education technologies and the latest classroom facilities. The teacher education program is the only one in the state to offer classroom teaching opportunities in every region of Washington, as well as in some English-speaking schools overseas. Get the most up-to-date knowledge of effective teaching, student learning, and educational reform. Get first-hand experience through 200 practicum hours integrated throughout the program and a full semester of student teaching.<br><br>The elementary education program at WSU is part of the comprehensive teacher education program, which provides the skills and knowledge to teach and guide school children in kindergarten through grade 12. It yields a bachelor's degree in education and a Washington state teaching certificate in elementary education (grades K-8).