Aspiring Educators

This program is geared toward students interested in becoming educators, preparing them for a career at the elementary and/or secondary school building levels. This course facilitates teaching candidates the ability to apply leadership, ethics, communication, and decision-making skills from various settings to contemporary challenges in building-level educational situations. It also serves as the platform that initiates development by planning lessons based on national and state teaching standards and the program task list outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Relevant and contemporary educational literature will be used to accomplish course goals and frame our classes.

Skills Learned:

Students will learn the leadership, organizational, and management skills to become successful teachers. They will also learn how to design, implement, and adjust lesson plans in real-world situations.

Related Occupations and Earnings:

Academic or higher-level English, Algebra I, Psychology and Early Childhood Development.

Post-Secondary Opportunities:

Seton Hill (18 Credits)

Carlow University (15 Credits)

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (6 Credits)**

PennWest University (Up to 9 Credits)**

Point Park University (15 Credits)

Saint Vincent College (9 Credits)

Shippensburg University (9 Credits)**

Slippery Rock University (9 Credits)

University of Pitt at Greensburg (15 Credits)

WCCC (9 Credits)

** Indicates additional requirements**

Instructor(s):

Mikki Crist – Hempfield (Stanwood) Campus
Phone Number – 724-925-3532 x. 1390
Email: mikki.crist@cwctc.org

Abby Cesario – Hempfield (Stanwood) campus
Phone Number – 724-925-3532 x. 1421
Email: abby.cesario@cwctc.org
Office Hours: 7:15 am to 7:45 am
2:30pm to 2:45 pm

Suggested Prerequisites:

  • Academic or higher-level English
  • Algebra I
  • Psychology
  • Early Childhood Development

Industry Certifications:

  • ALICE
  • CPI
  • Act 31
  • Google Certified Educator
    Level 1 & 2
  • Education Fundamentals
  • Heartsaver, First Aid, CPR and AED
  • Human Resources S/P2

Student Requirements:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Leadership
  • Reading & Interpreting
  • Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Creative Visualization
  • Computer Skills
  • Patience

Student Costs:

  • N/A

Text Book:

  • Educators Rising On-line
  • What Great Teachers Do Differently By Todd Whitaker
Scope and  Sequence
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