{"id":649,"date":"2009-09-14T22:09:39","date_gmt":"2009-09-14T22:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=649"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:53:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:53:26","slug":"application-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/teaching-certifications\/elementary-education-certification\/application-requirements","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On this page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#prepare\">Prepare to Apply<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#requirements\">Admissions Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#components\">Application Components<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#notification\">Notification of Admission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#resources\">Application Information &amp; Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#background-check\">Background Checks Notice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#international-students\">Information for International 足彩app哪个是正规的s<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>足彩app哪个是正规的 Spring 2026 cohort application is now closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>足彩app哪个是正规的 Spring 2027 cohort application will open in early autumn 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deadlines:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Deadline: to be announced in spring 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-angled-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.applyweb.com\/uwbf\/index.ftl\">Start Your Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prepare\">Prepare to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Earn a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree (from an accredited institution).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Register for and take required admissions &amp; certification exams. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Apply to and be admitted to UW Bothell\u2019s Elementary Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate program. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\">Visit the UW Bothell Office of Admissions<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-angled-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/contact\">Connect with an Admissions Counselor<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"requirements\">Admissions Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bachelor&#8217;s degree<\/strong> from an accredited institution\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Note: International transcripts must be evaluated prior to application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2.00 cumulative GPA<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reading, Writing &amp; Math<\/strong> <strong>Test Scores<\/strong> \u2013 SAT, ACT, or WEST-B scores\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No minimum score required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Skills test scores are a state-mandated admissions requirement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scores older than 5 years are accepted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accepted basic skills tests:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SAT Reading, Math, Writing or Essay sections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ACT Reading, Math, &amp; Writing sections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.west.nesinc.com\/\">WEST-B<\/a>, Reading, Math, &amp; Writing subtests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NES Elementary Education Test Scores<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.west.nesinc.com\/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG\/NT102_TestPage.html\">Subtests I and II<\/a>, also called NES 102 and NES 103\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No minimum score required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test scores are a state-mandated teacher certification requirement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/apply\">UW Bothell admissions requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"components\">Application Components<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applyweb.com\/uwbf\/index.ftl\">Online application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admissions Essays<\/strong> (300-400 words each):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why do you want to be a teacher? What aspects of your identity do you feel are strengths that you could bring to the teaching profession and in working with youth?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe your lived experience related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Reflect on your stance toward learning more about how to implement DEI in your future classroom.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transcripts<\/strong> for all degree-granting institutions. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the <a href=\"\/admissions\/apply\/faq\">UW Bothell Admissions Office<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enrollment verification forms<\/strong> for in progress courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reading, Writing &amp; Math<\/strong> <strong>Test Scores<\/strong> \u2013 SAT, ACT, or WEST-B score reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NES Elementary Education Test Scores<\/strong> \u2013 Subtests I and II score reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"notification\">Notification of Admission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Notification of admission generally occurs by early February. Applicants will have 14 days to confirm their acceptance and secure their place in the program through a tuition deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources\">Application Information &amp; Resources&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>S\/NS&nbsp;Grades or equivalent during 足彩app哪个是正规的 Pandemic.&nbsp;<\/strong>For quarters designated as having&nbsp;<em>extenuating circumstances<\/em>, SES will consider an S (satisfactory) grade or equivalent as fulfilling an admission requirements. S grades will not negatively impact your application.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WEST-B Resources:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pesb.wa.gov\/preparation-programs\/standards\/assessments\/basic-skills-assessment-west-b\/\">Additional information on WEST-B<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/158WfWE58Jp6nx9L4IoViJ8BiEraYjztnliDKLzB0pCA\/edit\">Online proctoring available<\/a>&nbsp;for WEST-B<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.west.nesinc.com\/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG\/WA095_PrepMaterials.html\">Free WEST-B practice tests &amp; preparation materials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NES Resources\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.west.nesinc.com\/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG\/NT102_TestPage.html\">Additional information on NES<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.west.nesinc.com\/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG\/NT102_PrepMaterials.html\">NES preparation materials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"background-check\">Background Checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>足彩app哪个是正规的s accepted to the Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate will be legally required to submit their fingerprints to the Washington state <a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.wa.us\/\">Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction<\/a> for Washington State Patrol and FBI background checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approved background checks are required before a teacher candidate can apply for their Pre-Residency Clearance, a pre-certification legally required for student teaching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If students have any questions or concerns about fingerprinting or the implications of state and federal background checks, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/undergraduate\/advising\">contact an Educational Studies advisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"international-students\">Information for International 足彩app哪个是正规的s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>足彩app哪个是正规的 Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate requires that students complete a student teaching practicum, along with an optional practicum in an English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classroom OR in a Special Education classroom. 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