Our 30+ Pathways

Today’s educators shape tomorrow’s leaders. How will you help shape the future generations?

Pathway Description

The education pathway provides orientation and background for future teachers by introducing them to the demands and standards of the profession. Students in the pathway will be given guidance to make helpful decisions about entering the teaching field. All students should be aware that the requirements of transfer institutions vary and that the standards of the Iowa Department of Education specify differing preparations for elementary and secondary school teachers.

Key Competencies

  • Understand the challenges & issues in education today

  • Understand school organization, funding, curriculum, professionalism, legal issues, effective teacher characteristics

  • Develop interpersonal & intergroup relation skills

  • Understand the techniques of coaching, sports psychology, anatomy, and injury prevention

Courses

View the High School Course Guide for an in-depth look at the courses outlined below.

High School Credits:

8600  Foundations of Education (1)
8653  Human Relations for the Classroom Teacher (1)
6620  Coaching Ethics, Techniques & Theory (.25)
6621  Athletic Development & Human Growth (.25)
6622  Body Structure and Function (.25)
6623  Athletic Injury Prevention (.25)
8683  Technology for the Classroom Teacher (1)
8682  Educational Psychology (1)

Total College Credits: 17

Salary

tor Salary Range: $41,546 – $79,946

Career Opportunities

  • Early Childhood Teacher

  • Secondary Teacher

  • Elementary Teacher

  • Special Education Teacher