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Adult Programs

Transition to Teaching

For the Working Teacher

Licensure paths for the working teacher

Across the country, many teachers are starting the school year with little to no educator preparation. Others are working in support positions in schools and want to transition into a certified position, but can’t take time off to go back to school. This version of Goshen College’s accredited Transition to Teaching program is tailor-made for these professionals.

Our program blends synchronous and asynchronous online classes to offer a course of study that is engaging, manageable, and relevant to classroom life. Our experienced faculty—all of whom have taught in P-12 settings—will provide support and guidance for teachers’ current school contexts while also creating a strong foundation on which teachers will build their practice. By taking one course at a time and completing all field work in their own schools, participants can earn a permanent instructional license in 16 – 20 months.

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SECONDARY EDUCATION (5-12)

FALL YEAR ONE

Introduction to Teaching (2 credits): First seven weeks, synchronous Zoom
Psychology of Learning (2 credits): Second seven weeks, synchronous Zoom

SPRING YEAR ONE

Curriculum and Instruction I (3 credits): Full semester, synchronous Zoom

SUMMER YEAR ONE

Introduction to Special Education (3 credits): Seven weeks, asynchronous with weekly deadlines
Curriculum and Instruction II (3 credits): Seven weeks, asynchronous with weekly deadlines

FALL YEAR TWO

Capstone Teaching (4-5 credits): Minimum ten weeks full-time teaching plus capstone projects; no synchronous meeting times

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-6)

FALL YEAR ONE

Introduction to Teaching (2 credits): First seven weeks, synchronous Zoom
Psychology of Learning (2 credits): Second seven weeks, synchronous Zoom

SPRING YEAR ONE

Elementary Methods and Environments (4 credits): Full semester, synchronous Zoom

SUMMER YEAR ONE

Introduction to Special Education (3 credits): Seven weeks, asynchronous with weekly deadlines
Elementary Math Methods (2 credits): Seven weeks, asynchronous with weekly deadlines

FALL YEAR TWO

Developmental Literacy (3 credits): First seven weeks, synchronous Zoom
Literacy: Diagnosis and Assessment (3 credits): Second seven weeks, synchronous Zoom

SPRING YEAR TWO

Capstone Teaching (4-5 credits): Minimum ten weeks full-time teaching plus capstone projects; no synchronous meeting times

Cost

The adult and continuing studies rate for 2023-24 is $495 per credit hour.

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