WELCOME TO THE TRADITIONAL
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
One of the foundational components of our program is this emphasis on mentoring. We believe that the very thing that can empower one to be a transformative educator in the field is the teacher’s ability to mentor students. A mentor recognizes that his or her mission is to invest in the mentee for their growth. Here at DCC – we not only teach this idea that a qualitative teacher-student relationship should develop into a mentoring relationship, we also practice it. Our faculty are highly relational – serving our graduates even years later into their careers.
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Certifications Upon Graduation
Traditional Programs
Core Subjects EC-6
The Core Subjects EC-6 program is for any future teacher who plans to teach at an elementary level (Early Childhood – 6th grade). This program prepares the teacher candidate to better understand the working dynamics of a public elementary school by requiring a total of 850 field hours within a variety of classroom settings. From developing a classroom management plan to creating lesson plans that utilize highly effective teaching methods, teacher candidates will experience a pragmatic challenges and opportunities of a traditional public school classroom. This program also qualifies you for the ACSI Teacher Certification.
7-12 Social Studies
Social studies includes not just history, but also geography, civics, economics, government…….essentially every component in today’s world. The 7-12 Social Studies program prepares students who are interested in teaching middle or high school social studies. With 850 field hours, future teachers will be able to experience a variety of content areas while experimenting with highly engaging methodology that differentiates for the needs of all students. This program also qualifies you for the ACSI Teacher Certification.
7-12 English Language Arts
For any student who hopes to teach English or Literature in middle school or high school, the 7-12 ELA program is the program that best prepares a future teacher for that experience. As ELA continues to become evermore important in public education, good ELA teachers can provide their students with literary journeys in narratives, poems, sonnets, and other forms of literature. Additionally, the written word is just as important in communication today as it was centuries ago. With 850 field hours, future teachers will be able to experience a variety of content areas while experimenting with highly engaging methodology that differentiates for the needs of all students. This program also qualifies you for the ACSI Teacher Certification.
TRADITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
DCC’s teacher education program meets the licensure and certification requirements for the state of Texas. Each state maintains its own standards for approval of school teachers. Below is the list of requirements to be admitted into the undergraduate teacher education program upon completion of Sophomore year.
2.75 Overall GPA
12 Credit Hours
Minimum of 12 credit hours in your content area
(Core Subjects EC-6, ELA or Social Studies)
Texas Higher Education Assessment(r) or TSI
Program Application
At the completion of 60+ course hours, the Application for Teacher Education is available in the DCC Education Office.
Upon acceptance to the DCC Teacher Education Program, a criminal history background check will be conducted by a DCC appointed Texas school district.
3.00 Content GPA
Teaching Philosophy
A Grade of B or Better
Program Sheet
Completed program sheet for advisement
References
Three completed candidate references
DCC Admissions Process
GRIEVANCE POLICY
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