Teacher Educator Academy

This year-long class is designed for students who are seriously considering the elementary or secondary teaching profession or corporate educator. The course offers students the opportunity to put theory into action through classroom work and the practicum. Students will develop skills and professionalism needed to succeed as an educator as they work directly with students/adults in the practicum. Each student is assigned to a district school within the high school attendance boundaries or to a corporate education department. A blended instructional model of classroom and online learning is used to deliver instruction and to provide opportunities for students to develop their beliefs and philosophy of education. Students will participate in Educators Rising as part of the course requirements.

The Accelerated Teacher Degree Program

High school students, are you interested in becoming a teacher? The Accelerated Teacher Degree Pathway, a special partnership between Metropolitan Community College (MCC) and the University of Central Missouri (UCM), offers you a direct and affordable path to a teaching career—before you even graduate high school.

This program lets you get a significant head start by earning your Associate of Arts (AA) degree through dual enrollment with MCC. This means you could graduate high school with a college degree already in hand, saving you valuable time and money.

By starting now, you’ll be on the fast track to completing your bachelor’s degree in education at UCM. This streamlined approach allows you to seamlessly transfer your credits, accelerating your journey to becoming a certified teacher.

For more information visit the Accelerated Teache Degree Program page or attend an information session at STA Open House Nights.

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I love that I have the opportunity to work hands-on with students while also learning the skills necessary to become a teacher. Chelsea P. - Lee’s Summit North Graduate

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Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Grade: 12 ONLY

2.5 GPA (Unweighted)
95% Attendance
Algebra I, C or better
One full credit of any of the following child/human development classes: pre-school and parenting, child and adolescent development, psychology, or sociology
Reading/Writing: 10th grade level
Background check
Students will need transportation.
Outside class Internet access is required.

Dual Credit

College Dual Credit

Students may receive up to 4 college credits through the University of Central Missouri's (UCM) Dual Credit Program. STA's semester long Teacher Educator Academy covers two UCM courses from UCM's College of Education:

UCM EDFL 2100 Introduction To The Teaching Profession
UCM EDFLDX 2150 Introduction to Field Experience

For more information, refer to the Dual Credit FAQ page or contact dualcredit@ucmo.edu. For detailed registration instructions, see the "How do I register?" question.

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