Utah Valley University

What you'll study

The program requires completion of general education and specified departmental courses alongside electives. Core and common course examples listed by the program include:

• Writing sequence: ENGL 1010 (or ENGL 1005) and ENGL 2010.
• Mathematics: choice of MATH 1050, MATH 1055 or MATH 2000 for quantitative literacy; and MATH 2010 and MATH 2020 (Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I & II).
• Education core: EDEL 1010 Introduction to Education; EDEL 2200 Introduction to Educational Technology; EDEL 2330 Children’s Literature; EDEL 2400G Exceptional Students; HLSC 2900 Health Education for Elementary Teachers.
• Distribution areas required: biology, physical science, social/behavioral science, humanities, fine arts, and a personal/professional/civic growth course.
• Electives: 12 credits at 1000-level or higher. Recommended options include teaching-for-children courses in art, dance, theatre, music, testing strategies for educators, and related subjects.

The program documentation provides a sample four‑semester plan showing how these courses can be arranged across first and second years; individual plans vary by placement and transfer credit.

Entry requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 60 semester credits to graduate from the A.S. program. For progression into the BS–ELED program the catalog notes that some courses must be completed with minimum grades (the catalog specifies B‑/C level minimums for particular courses). The program also requires an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher, and a minimum of 20 residency credit hours earned through course attendance at UVU. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended.

Career prospects

The program is an undergraduate transfer pathway into a professional elementary teaching credential; employment outcomes derive from careers in education. The catalog lists Bureau of Labor Statistics–style occupation snapshots for related roles, for example:

• Education teachers, postsecondary — Median salary $73,240; field growth 3.3%.
• Preschool teachers, except special education — Median salary $37,130; field growth 4.4%.
• Kindergarten teachers, except special education — Median salary $62,690; field growth -0.7%.
• Elementary school teachers, except special education — Median salary $63,680; field growth -0.7%.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page highlights advising support and online course options but does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should consult UVU financial aid and departmental advising for scholarship opportunities, transfer funding, and guidance on meeting grade requirements that affect transfer into the BS–ELED program.