<p> Early Childhood Birth to Eight Endorsement Program Admission Criteria, Application Process, and Application Form</p><p>Admission Criteria</p><p>The endorsement is available to undergraduate students enrolled in the Elementary Education program or post-baccalaureate students with a BA in Elementary Education. Please note that B-8 students must complete a six hour internship in a pre-K setting as well as a 15 hour residency in a primary grade (K-3) setting along with required course work. </p><p>Application Process </p><p>The candidate must submit the application for enrollment in the endorsement program when taking the first required course for endorsement (usually EDEC 1020 Introduction to Early Childhood Education or FCSC 2121 Child Development for undergraduates). Post-graduate Elementary Education candidates must send a $40.00 application fee with application and official transcripts. After submitting your application you will receive formal notification of program admittance. Questions should be directed to the office of Elementary Education (766-3211) or the Office of Teacher Education (766-2230). University of Wyoming Birth to Eight Early Childhood Endorsement Program Application Form</p><p>Contact Information</p><p>Name </p><p>Mailing Address</p><p>Town and Zip Code</p><p>Phone</p><p>Email</p><p>Education Background (check one)</p><p>_____ Undergraduate enrolled in Elementary Education program</p><p>_____ Active certification in Elementary Education (provide official transcripts)</p><p>Date Elementary Education certification granted______</p><p>Grade level of Residency (student teaching)______</p><p>Number of Years of Experience Teaching in Primary Grades (K-3)_____</p><p>Other Endorsements/Degrees Earned______</p><p>Have you been admitted to the Graduate School at UW: Enrichment level? ___Yes ___No</p><p>Checklist for Completed Application Process (Office use only)</p><p>_____ Official transcript review and approval to enroll in program</p><p>_____ Paid the endorsement program fee of $40 check/money order payable to the University of Wyoming (post-graduates only)</p><p>_____ Received formal acceptance into program from Coordinator</p><p>_____ Admission Date</p><p>Send completed application and materials to: Dr. Michelle Buchanan; 1000 East University Ave., Laramie, WY 82701</p>