Aquinas Academic Programs ::
Teacher Education
Programs of Study
Aquinas College offers degree paths and a certificate paths for aspiring teachers.
Elementary Education
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is for students beginning their college course work (or transferring from another institution). Students are officially accepted into the Teacher Education Program at the end of their sophomore year or beginning of their junior year.
A student who chooses not to pursue teacher licensure is required to take four upper-level division courses approved by his/her advisor in lieu of student teaching. The four courses will fulfill the remaining requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.
The Education Licensure Track: K-6 offers students who have already earned a bachelor's degree the coursework needed in preparation to apply for K-6 Licensure. The program consists of 45 hours of major and professional courses plus any courses that are deemed to be deficiencies from their previous degree.
Secondary Education
The Bachelor of Science in English prepares candidates to teach English at the secondary level. A rigorous emphasis on the content area, along with education courses, ensures that candidates master the subject area and achieve the professional competence needed to teach English effectively. Upon fulfillment of standards required by the State of Tennessee, students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science degree requirements may be recommended for 7–12 licensure.
The Education Licensure Track: 7–12 is for those holding a baccalaureate degree. It consists of 42 hours of major and professional courses, plus any pre- or corequisite courses that were not taken in the coursework of the previous degree(s). Upon completion of the program and fulfillment of the standards required by the State of Tennessee, candidates may be recommended by the Aquinas College Teacher Education administration and faculty for 7–12 licensure.
Did you know?
Students are officially accepted into the Teacher Education Program at the end of their sophomore year or beginning of their junior year.
Related Links
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education »