Program Description: Students interested in teaching, or a related career, will be exposed to developmental learning theory, lesson plan writing and evaluation, and teaching methods. The course will allow students to gain experience in classrooms and related settings throughout the county. Those aspiring to become teachers must earn at least a Bachelor's Degree from an approved teacher education program prior to obtaining certification and employment. Students will be required to submit a character reference prior to the first class. Social Studies 12 and English 12 are integrated into the curriculum, and students will earn two Teacher Education elective credits. Students will have the opportunity to earn nine college credits in English and Introduction to Psychology through Onondaga Community College and Cayuga Community College.

Program Approval Status: Not Available for New Vision Courses

State Education Department (SED) Instructor Certification: Permanent Public School Certification- Social Studies Grades 7-12

Instructor Industry Credentials: Teaching Credential and Work Experience

Program Industry Alignments: American Heart Association- First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)- Adult, Child, and Infant Curricula

Credential Opportunities for Students: American Heart Association- First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)- Adult, Child, and Infant Certifications

Incorporated Academic Course: English 12/College English- Cayuga Community College ENG 103 (Composition) and 104 (Literature); Participation in Government; Economics; Introduction to Psychology PSY 101 - Cayuga Community College

Articulation Agreements: Cayuga Community College; Herkimer County Community College; Jefferson Community College; Onondaga Community College; SUNY Cobleskill

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