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The Teachers College at Emporia State University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036; phone (202) 466-7496. This accreditation covers initial and advanced educator preparation programs. NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel.

Alternate Route/Restricted
License Program

Classroom

The purpose of the Emporia State University Restricted License Program is to serve as an alternative for career-changers who select teaching, school counselor, or library media specialist as a career after completing a degree in a field other than education.  It is intended to address teacher shortages and make licensure more accessible.  An individual will be able to complete teacher licensure requirements while employed as a teacher.  This performance-based program is built upon the following premises that also provide the infrastructure of ESU’s nationally accredited teacher education program:

  • Teacher education programs should be comprised of collaborative efforts with the university in cooperation among public schools, school boards, parents, and professional organizations.
  • Education programs should evolve from the integration of a discipline-specific and a professional education curriculum.
  • Education programs should provide direct experiences with learners through field-based, clinical practice and an extended internship placement.
  • Teacher education programs should prepare educators to exhibit the knowledge, skills, and disposition of the professional educator.

A cohort group started in the Alternate Route program in the summer of 2008.  The next orientation will be June 22, 2009.  The nine hours of coursework will include topics related to principles of learning and teaching, exceptional child, and classroom management.  Students may take two courses online, ED879XB Classroom Management (2 credits) and ED886XB Instructional Design (3 credits) Spring semester 2009, with classes beginning January 14th, then finish the course work taking SD550 Survey of Exceptional Child (3 credits) and CE720 Creating Classroom Climate (1 credit) in the summer session.  Summer course work will begin June 23rd and continue until July 31st.   All 4 required classes will be offered online in the summer but for those planning ahead; taking two courses spring semester will relieve the heavy summer schedule.  Candidates will be provided with mentors and will be required to participate in online or campus seminars during a yearlong internship resulting in an additional of 12 semester hours of credit.  The collaboration of school and university personnel will support candidates in meeting State standards and demonstration the characteristics of a critical thinker, creative planner and effective practitioner.


Contact Information:
Dr. Kirsten Limpert
Alternate Route Program Director
1200 Commercial Street, Campus Box 4037
Emporia, KS 66801
telephone: 620-341-5654
email: klimpert@emporia.edu

 

Last Updated September 9, 2008