The Bachelor of Arts in Education Program is designed for students earning an undergraduate degree who wish to teach Elementary or Middle school (K-8th). The program runs during a student's Junior and Senior year at Pacific Lutheran University. During this time, students focus on learning the base tools to become an effective educator in the classroom.All Bachelor of Arts in Education students earn an Elementary Education Endorsement. During the course of the program, students will take rigorous coursework intended to prepare them for their final spring semester when they will complete 6 weeks of student teaching which involves facilitating a classroom on their won. Before the final spring semester, students will complete a set number of hours in ?Practicum?. Practicum is time each student spends within a classroom learning first hand from a current teacher.<br>Total Credits: 68 - 70<br>Program Length: 2 years (Junior and Senior year)<br>Program Start: Fall Semester (ONLY)