2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 23, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDU-150 Intro to Teacher Education


Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 0 Practicum 0
This course is for students interested in pursuing the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) or in the career of teaching.  EDU 150 is an introductory course to the field of education, and introduces students to degree and certification requirements in Missouri. To successfully complete EDU 150, students must pay for and pass a criminal background screening ($13) and complete the Missouri Educator Profile, the cost for which is covered by the $25 course fee. Other topics covered in the course include state standards for teachers and for PK-12 students, advisement for transfer, and educational policy in Missouri. A grade of “B” or better in this course is required to take additional Education courses at OTC