If you  are a licensed teacher looking to continue your education in a customizable track that fits your professional needs and interest areas, you?ll find this program is an ideal fit. It?ll give you the opportunity to renew your license in multiple subjects and fields and increase your expertise in a special area of interest. You?ll enjoy learning alongside other students from experienced faculty who come from a number of diverse backgrounds ? all willing to give you a level of personal attention that is truly unique within the field of online education. The course of study consists of 18 credits of core requirements, as well as 15 credits of electives that you can choose from a pre-approved list of offerings.?The program uses a portfolio-based assessment process that aligns with the Core Propositions of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, and offers various tracks of study.

First and foremost, this program is all about learning techniques that will provide more opportunities for student engagement. In addition to that, you?ll gain a deeper understanding of major educational philosophies and their respective approaches to curriculum development. You?ll also have experiences in applying current educational learning theories and developing their applications for the teaching process. You?ll gain knowledge of effective instructional strategies, utilizing Howard Gardner?s Theory of Multiple Intelligences as the philosophical foundation.

You?ll walk away from this program well-versed in the attitude, skills, and techniques needed to effectively teach at-risk students using social, personal, cultural, and community dynamics. And to top it off, you?ll be well-researched in the nature of alternative education K-12 programs in public schools and the impact they have on the community.