Current Students

Student Teaching

In general, most teacher candidates agree that student teaching is a valuable learning experience. As employers seek to hire new teachers, reports regarding performance as a teacher candidate are considered valuable information in this process.

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Certification

Initial certification is valid for five years. Professional Certification requires that students complete a master's degree in education within five years.

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Employment Resources

Check here for a helpful listing of employment and certification links related to the College of Education.

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TEACH Grant

Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides grants to US Citizens of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a US public or private elementary or …

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Chalk and Wire

What is Chalk & Wire?Chalk & Wire is a web based e-portfolio system required for most students (depending on major program of study) in the College of Education. Using Chalk & Wire, our candidates can build an unlimited number of showcase or career-search portfolios.  Portfolios can …

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Graduating Seniors

*Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher may be eligible to take a graduate level courseScheduling a Mandatory Senior CheckAt your senior check appointment, you will sit down one-on-one to review your curriculum. The proactive contract is a formal review of your completed coursework and official degree …

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