EDU-130 Orient to Teach Profession

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
Tier Rate: Tier I
This course is designed to provide a broad overview to students who are considering the Associate of Arts in Teacher Education degree or immediate employment with a school district. Students will be required to choose one or more tracks in the completion of EDU 130, either to move forward with the AA degree and/or opt to complete a credential that might allow for immediate employment in a school district as a paraprofessional or substitute teacher. EDU 130 serves as an orientation course to the field of education, and introduces students to degree and certification requirements in Missouri and/or the necessary expectations for working as a teacher, paraprofessional or substitute teacher. Students will declare a specific academic path forward in this course. Other topics covered in the course include state standards for teachers and for PK-12 students, required certifying exams, and an overview of instructional strategies. A grade of “B” or better is required in this course to take additional Education courses at OTC.