After obtaining associates of arts degree or equivalent, and certain pre-requisite classes, students are eligible to apply to the elementary education program at Dixie State College of Utah. The junior and senior years include coursework and educational experiences leading to the Utah State Level I Educator License. The Level I license qualifies graduates to teach grades K-6th.

Admission to the program involves completing an application packet and collecting all the required documentation for possible acceptance. Three letters of recommendation are required as well as a standardized literary measure. Students also participate in a group interview with faculty members from the program. When candidates demonstrate success on all admission criteria, they are informed in writing of their acceptance to the program. They will spend the next 2 years with the same cohort of approximately 30 students.

The junior and senior years are divided in semesters known as Professional Semester I through Professional Semester IV. Throughout the 2 years, pre-service teachers have numerous practicum experiences in local elementary classrooms and apply what they learn from coursework. The culminating experience for the program includes a minimum of 10 weeks of student teaching, wherein, pre-service teachers assume all responsibilities in their respective classroom placements.

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