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Undergraduate Track

Teaching

Prepare to become a skilled, policy-informed educator. Our Teaching track combines practical classroom preparation with understanding of education policy, offering three specializations to match your career goals.

Choose Your Specialization:

10 Courses
33 Credits
4 Semesters

Who Is This Track For?

For aspiring teachers who want to understand not just how to teach, but also the policy context that shapes education. Leads to initial teaching certification.

Career Outcomes

  • Classroom Teacher (K-12)
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Instructional Coach
  • Education Policy Advocate

Core Competencies

  • Effective Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Assessment Literacy
  • Policy Understanding

Course Curriculum

8 core courses plus 2 specialization courses, ending with a full semester of student teaching.

Core Courses (All Specializations)

Secondary Education (6-12) Specialization

Sample Course Schedule

Complete the Teaching track in 4 semesters, with student teaching in your final semester.

Semester 1 (Fall)

9 credits
EDTC 101
Foundations of Education
EDTC 110
Education Policy for Teachers
EDTC 201
Human Development and Learning

Semester 2 (Spring)

9 credits
EDTC 210
Instructional Methods
EDTC 220
Classroom Management
EDTC 301
Assessment and Evaluation

Semester 3 (Fall)

9 credits
EDTC 310
Technology in Education
EDTC 320
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Specialization Methods
Specialization Methods

Semester 4 (Spring)

6 credits
Student Teaching
Student Teaching

Track Resources

Download templates, toolkits, and handbooks to support your teaching journey.

Teaching Track Syllabus Pack

Complete syllabi for all courses across specializations.

PDF - 5.8 MB

Lesson Plan Templates

Ready-to-use templates for all grade levels.

ZIP - 2.4 MB

Classroom Management Toolkit

Strategies, procedures, and forms for classroom management.

PDF - 3.6 MB

Student Teaching Handbook

Complete guide for the student teaching experience.

PDF - 4.2 MB

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

Join the Teaching track and become a policy-informed educator who makes a difference.