The Teacher Education Program is designed to provide graduates the educational background needed to pursue careers in childcare centers, preschools, elementary, middle and secondary schools. Graduates of the Teacher Education Program will meet the licensing requirements for an administrator as specified by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Licensing rule. Candidates have the applicable educational background to transfer into baccalaureate programs in Early Childhood (PK-3), Middle Childhood (4-9), Secondary (10-12), or Intervention Specialist (Special Education).
Entering the Teacher Education Associate’s Degree Program requires that the candidate:
Once a candidate has been accepted into the Teacher Education Program, the candidate must meet the following requirements:
Upon successful completion of the program, students will enter the education profession with the following attributes:
The Ohio Department of Education has accredited Eastern Gateway’s program to offer a two-year associate degree license. Articulation agreements between Eastern Gateway Community College and northeastern Ohio four-year colleges have been formulated to allow for easy transition from the completion of the Teacher Education program to a baccalaureate education program. These specific articulation agreements ensure that all credits earned at Eastern Gateway Community College will transfer directly to a four-year baccalaureate program. Qualifying students may apply for the T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship.
Teacher Education Program Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1(800)682-6553 Extension: 1698
For questions regarding scheduling or financial aid, please contact Academic Advising.
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