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Early Childhood\/Elementary Teacher Preparation<\/em><\/h1>\n

Educating teachers has been WOU\u2019s priority since it was founded more than 160 years ago. Even now, when WOU has dozens of majors, education is the one we\u2019re known for \u2013 and no wonder. As an education major, you will have a variety of specialties to choose from, such as early childhood education, special education, secondary education and physical education. 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Four-year degree plan<\/h2>\n

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