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 classroom to help facilitate their activities in the public schools. The program enables students to earn licensure in the following areas: English, Math, 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 meets North Carolina requirements for Initial licensure in all areas. Applied practice includes early field experiences assigned as part of the professional course sequence and student teaching.
Brevard College has received provisional 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: