Aquinas Academic Programs:
Teacher Education
History & Philosophy
Program History
The Teacher Education Program at Aquinas College graduated its first teacher in 1996! The program is approved by the State of Tennessee Board of Education to prepare students for in elementary education for licensure in grades K-6.
Praxis II pass rates for Aquinas College:
(in compliance with Tittle II of the Higher Education Act)
- 2008-2009 - 100% pass rate for institution, 98% pass rate statewide.
- 2007-2008 – 100% pass rate for institution, 98% pass rate statewide.
- 2006-2007 – 100% pass rate for institution, 97% pass rate statewide.
- 2005-2006 – 100% pass rate for institution, 97% pass rate statewide.
Program Philosophy
The philosophy of the Teacher Education Program is the basis on which curricular choices are made and experiences are selected. The curriculum consists of a liberal arts program, a major in interdisciplinary studies and a professional education core. The experiences are selected in order for the Teacher Education students to integrate skills and concepts learned and to begin to practice them. Through mastery of the curriculum and evaluating experiences, it is the aim of the program for the students to assimilate the philosophy of the program, thereby, making it their own.
Conceptual Framework
Did you know?
The Aquinas Teacher Education Program curriculum consists of content, methods and professional courses and forms the acquisition phase of the program.
Related Links
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education »