APED - Elementary Education, K-8 (Teacher Career Ladder: TCL)
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Program Title
Elementary Education, K-8 (Teacher Career Ladder: TCL)
College/School
Walker School of Education
Program Type
Undergraduate Major
Degree Designation
Bachelor of Arts
Program Level
Undergraduate
Program Overview
As student populations become more diverse across the country, school districts have the important goal of hiring teachers who mirror the diversity of students in classrooms. Midland University aims to meet this goal with the Teacher Career Ladder. In this two-year program, para-educators earn an Elementary Education K-6 degree and may earn a supplemental endorsement in either Early Childhood Education (PK-3), English as a Second Language (K-6 or K-12), or Special Education (K-6).
Acceptance into this program requires the following:
*employment as a para-educator in a K-6 classroom,
*recommendation by the para's school district and/or supervisor,
*completion of required general education courses,
Any exceptions to those requirements must be approved by the dean of the Walker School of Education.
While the courses in this program are integrated, learning outcomes and major assessments are aligned with the Walker School of Education undergraduate program. Field based experience requirements are typically met by the day-to-day work of the para-educator in classrooms, providing authentic connections to course work and a strong basis for application, reflection, and continuous improvement. Required field-based experiences must be completed with a certified cooperating teacher who has completed a minimum of three years of teaching experience.
Partner sponsored students' requirements may vary.
Core requirements: Communication/Literature: 3 credits; Composition: 3 credits; Oral Communication: 3 credits; Mathematics: 6 credits; Natural Science: 7 credits; Social Science: 6 credits; Fine Arts/Humanities: 3 credits; Health and Wellness: 2 credits.
Acceptance into this program requires the following:
*employment as a para-educator in a K-6 classroom,
*recommendation by the para's school district and/or supervisor,
*completion of required general education courses,
Any exceptions to those requirements must be approved by the dean of the Walker School of Education.
While the courses in this program are integrated, learning outcomes and major assessments are aligned with the Walker School of Education undergraduate program. Field based experience requirements are typically met by the day-to-day work of the para-educator in classrooms, providing authentic connections to course work and a strong basis for application, reflection, and continuous improvement. Required field-based experiences must be completed with a certified cooperating teacher who has completed a minimum of three years of teaching experience.
Partner sponsored students' requirements may vary.
Core requirements: Communication/Literature: 3 credits; Composition: 3 credits; Oral Communication: 3 credits; Mathematics: 6 credits; Natural Science: 7 credits; Social Science: 6 credits; Fine Arts/Humanities: 3 credits; Health and Wellness: 2 credits.