The Washington State Board of Education requires candidates for teacher certification to hold a bachelor's degree. Most initial certificate earners complete all or most of the certification requirements while they are working toward the degree. The requirements of all the institutions with approved programs in Washington (n=18) have three general features: (1) minimum standards for the overall quality and quantity of student academic work, including a minimum number of college credits and a minimum cumulative grade point average; (2) breadth requirements--usually requiring the student to take a minimum number of credits in a few broadly defined categories; and (3) depth requirements--usually requiring the student to complete a major and, in some institutions, a minor. This document describes: (1) the general requirements for the bachelor's degree; (2) admission, retention, and exit requirements for initial teaching certificate programs; (3) course requirements; and (4) field work requirements. Appended tables identify specific requirements for elementary and secondary certification in each of the 18 teacher education institutions in Washington. Course requirements are listed according to education major or specialization. (JD)