In keeping with the mission of Brevard College, the Teacher Education Program’s goal is to prepare educators to lead the next generation of learning communities in a diverse and dynamic world. The course work in this program provides modeling of best practices and features a strong experiential base that includes classroom observation and experiences attached to numerous courses. The program emphasizes reflection and active learning; students apply what they have learned in their college classrooms to help facilitate their activities in the public schools. The program enables students to earn licensure in one of the following areas: English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science in grades 9-12; Art, Music, Physical Education, and Theater in grades K-12; and Elementary in grades K-6.
The following courses of study, which will include the college’s general education requirements, the professional course sequences, and applied practice meet North Carolina requirements for initial licensure in each area. Applied practice includes early field experiences assigned as part of the professional course sequence and Student Teaching. Brevard College has received approval from the North Carolina State Board of Education to offer licensure in the areas below.
In addition to completing the required Professional Studies Courses for their level of licensure, students will complete the major (often with specified or additional courses) for the specific area of licensure as indicated below:
BC Teacher Licensure Program opens doors...
BC Teacher Licensure Program connects teacher candidates...
BC Teacher Licensure Program embraces the challenges of 21st century teaching...
with integrated courses like EDU 340 Secondary and K-12 Methods that provide authentic work opportunities and project-based learning, with revised course requirements like EDU 205 21st Century Teachers and Learners to strengthen teacher candidates’ ability to understand the importance of creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, technology, and global awareness in our 21st Century.
BC Teacher Licensure Program builds bridges across campus and between theory and best practice...
linking courses between departments such as the nationally-known WLEE program to expand our candidates' understanding of experiential education; collaborating across disciplines areas with program such as Environmental Science to help our teacher licensure students develop their knowledge and love of the environment; providing tutoring opportunities with the AEC, Academic Enrichment Center, El Centro, and Rise and Shine Freedom School, and participation in professional development online discussions with inservice teacher professionals