Welcome to the Teacher Education Program!

One of the primary concerns of the university, as well as one of its principle opportunities for service, is in the field of teacher education. The university is committed to meeting the need for well-trained and dedicated teachers. It recognizes teacher education as an institution-wide responsibility. The unifying theme for all of the education programs is the development of professional educators as facilitative teachers who understand and value the process of learning.

Mission
Graduates of the Teacher Education Program will demonstrate content knowledge and pedagogical skills to serve as effective teachers.

Goals

1. Graduates of the Teacher Education Program will demonstrate content knowledge.
2. Graduates of the Teacher Education Program will have the appropriate pedagogical skills.
1. Graduates of the Teacher Education Program will be Facilitative Teachers.
2. Graduates of the Teacher Education Program will be able to incorporate the appropriate technology in the classroom.
3. Graduates of the Teacher Education Program will be able to teach in diverse environments.
4. Graduates of the Teacher Education Program will be able to understand the specific needs of diverse populations.

Program Approval: The Teacher Education Program, approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, provides courses of study for the following teaching licenses:

• Elementary Education (K-6): Coordinator
• Secondary Education (9-12):
• Mathematics: Coordinator
• Social Studies: Coordinator
• Special Subjects (K-12):
• Art: Coordinator
• English as a Second Language: Coordinator
• Music: Coordinator
• Physical education: Coordinator
• Special Education: Coordinator
• Academically Gifted: Coordinator

NOTICE: The Secondary English and Reading Add-On programs are currently inactive and are not accepting new students at this time. The Science licensure program is being phased out and is not accepting new students.

Title II: The Teacher Education Program at Methodist University is in compliance with Title II of the Higher Education Act. A copy of the report is in the catalogue and on this Web site. A copy of the report is also available on request from the Department of Education. View the report.

Reciprocity: The North Carolina teaching license is currently honored in twenty-nine states through interstate reciprocity agreements and other states via NASDTEC (National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification.

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