Alternate Teacher Education Program

How It Works

Reflective of this option, students elect to schedule Directed Professional Experience for a minimum of two, or maximum of four credits rather than student teaching.  This experience is tailored to meet the personal goals of the individuals.  Students take much of the responsibility when choosing this path and are responsible for securing their own agency placement.  Additionally, the experience may include coursework that correlates to the student’s particular needs and interests.  Those electing, or being recommended for, this option may seek career paths that include work experiences dealing with people and education in a variety of settings other than the traditional classroom.

Career Path Examples

Examples of career paths served by this non-certification degree are:

• Positions involving training and development in a variety of businesses and corporations
• Educational specialists or other positions within social service agencies, community agencies, or other governmental agencies
• Careers in public relations
• Employment in youth organizations or youth programs

Directed Professional Experiences Forms

• Career Development Project
• College Supervisor Checklist
• Directed Professional Experience: Application
• Directed Professional Experience: Mid Term Evaluation
• Directed Professional Experience: Final Evaluation