The teacher education program recognizes some students wish to pursue their credential as a full-time students while others prefer a part-time schedule. We offer both options.
Full-Time Option
Full-time students take courses in the afternoon or evening and complete student teaching requirements during the day. The following is a typical program for non-working students: two full-time semesters and selected courses during the summer.
Summar - 7 units
- Optional summer "Jumpstart"
- Two evening classes
Fall - 13 units
- Initial student teaching five mornings per week, two 50-minute periods for 12 weeks
- Three afternoon or evening classes
- One student teaching seminar
Spring - 13 units
- Final student teaching all day, five days per week for 15 weeks
- Two evening classes
- One student teaching seminar
Total units = 33
Part-Time Option
Part-time students can take courses in the evening and also complete limited student teaching assignments accommodated to their working schedules. Part-time students must become full-time students during their last semester in order to complete their final, directed student teaching.
The following is a typical program for working students: three part-time semesters including limited field experience and courses in the evening. The fourth semester is full-time, directed student teaching.
Fall - 8 units
- Initial student teaching one 50-minute period per day, five days per week for 12 weeks
- Two evening classes
- One student teaching seminar
Spring - 9 units
- Initial student teaching one 50-minute period per day, five days per week for 12 weeks
- Two evening classes
- One student teaching seminar
Summer - 8 units
Fall - 8 units
- Final student teaching all day, five days per week for 15 weeks
- One student teaching seminar
Total units = 33
