Students who are Primary PK-5 majors must meet a set of requirements to continue in the major and register for their cohort—a group of students selected to experience methods courses and field experiences together. Criteria for registering for a Primary PK-5 cohort include:

1. Complete EDT 190 and EDP 201 with a grade of B or higher in each course
2. Complete 30 graded credit hours or more
3. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
4. Complete EDT 242P Phonics and Literacy Instruction for Teachers
5. Attend a mandatory PK5 orientation session