Associate of Arts
in Teacher Education

The Teacher Education Program is designed to provide graduates with the educational background needed to pursue careers in elementary, middle and secondary schools. Candidates will have the applicable educational background to transfer into baccalaureate programs in Primary/Primary Intervention Specialist (PK-5), Middle Childhood (4-9), and Adolescent to Young Adult (7-12),

Entering the Associate in Teacher Education Program requires that the candidate:

• Has received a high school diploma, GED certificate, or has completed an approved home school program

Once a candidate has been accepted into the Teacher Education Program, the candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 0 (GPA for transfer depends upon transferring institution) and a C or better in the following courses: EDFN 1501, ELIS 2601, ENGL 3703, PSYC 3709, PSYC 2655, SPED 2630 and TERG 2605
• Demonstrate the professional attributes of an educator when working with children and fellow educators, e. professional appearance, responsibility, teamwork
• Complete all course requirements for graduation

Upon successful completion of the program, students will enter the education profession with the following attributes:

• Communication skills focusing on effective written and oral communications in an educational setting with parents, fellow educational professionals and community and business leaders
• Knowledge needed to identify, assess, and assist with the education of a diverse student population
• Working foundation of the historical, philosophical, theoretical, and legal issues of education
• Practical professional skills to assist in the establishment and maintenance of an effective, productive, and safe educational setting
• Personal ethical standards and professional practices used by successful education professionals

PLEASE NOTE: A criminal background check is not required for admission to or completion of this program. However, please be aware that a criminal background check may be required by subsequent educational institutions should you pursue further academic credentials or by licensing agencies should you seek licensure credentials.