In these programs prospective teachers learn about the cultures of children, develop a solid foundation in basic principles of teaching and learning that originate in developmental theory and research, and become proficient in appropriately implementing those basic principles in practical settings.

To begin the Elementary Education (El Ed) teacher preparation program, prospective students should: 1. Declare the Elementary Education Pre-Major. See a program advisor in the Education Advisement Center (EAC), 350 MCKB, (801) 422-3426, educationadvisement@byu.edu 2. Attend a program orientation meeting (see schedule below or pick up a flyer from EAC, 350 MCKB) 3. Review GPA and ACT/SAT scores with a program advisor. Applicants to the program must have: • Minimum 3.0 total GPA • Minimum 21 composite ACT score (20 English and 19 Math) or 1000 composite SAT score (450 Verbal and 450 Math) • If your ACT/SAT scores are below these minimum requirements, you may be able to take the PRAXIS Core test to qualify for admission to the program. The program advisors in EAC can give you more information on this option To apply, you must: Be willing to live to the Honor Code Submit ACT or SAT score (if you have fewer than 24 college credits) Submit English Proficiency Score (If required) Submit full documentation of all required transcripts. Some U.S. applicants may have completed foreign high school or college work. This work will need evaluation by a third-party credential evaluation company. See Evaluating International Work for more details. Pay $35 application fee Note: Failure to disclose complete academic history or any falsification of information required for admission consideration may result in immediate suspension and loss of all credit earned at BYU.