Teacher Education Curriculum at LCCC
Do you find yourself reading stories to younger kids or organizing games for your cousins at the family picnic? Do you feel proud when you have explained a difficult math problem to a friend and his face lights up with understanding?
If you major in education, you will develop your talents into the skills every teacher needs. You will find out how to set up and manage a classroom, design and teach inspiring lessons, and help students succeed no matter what their age, background, or learning style.
If you want to become a teacher, it is probably because of your experiences in the classroom. Maybe you find inspiration in great teachers or simply your own love of learning. With a career in school teaching, you will be able to share that love and pass along the skills and knowledge kids need to get a start in life.
Career Areas to Explore
Certificate Programs
Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education
This program provides participants with the specialized information necessary to work as a teacher or teacher aid in a preschool, day care or in-home setting. This program may be completed in one semester, if taken on a full-time basis. Many LCCC students choose to study on a part-time basis. Students in the certificate of completion in early childhood education program complete courses in education and early childhood education.
Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education (Administration Concentration)
The program meets Ohio Jobs and Family Services licensing requirements to be an administrator in an Early Childhood Center. Courses offered as part of the program provide basic information relative to developmental characteristics, curriculum organization, classroom programming, administrative aspects, crisis intervention and group management. This program may be completed in one semester, if taken on a full-time basis. Many LCCC students choose to study on a part-time basis. Students in the certificate of completion in early childhood education (administration concentration) program complete courses in education and early childhood education.
For this certificate, all students must have documentation of two years teaching at the preschool level. Note: All credits earned as part of the early childhood education (administration concentration) program are applicable to the associate of arts in teacher education and early childhood education.
Associate of Arts Programs
Associate of Arts in Teacher Education--Early Childhood Education
The Associate of Arts in Teacher Education will be awarded to a student who successfully completes one of the following three programs: Early Childhood Education Licensure, Paraprofessional Licensure, or Transfer for P-12 Licensure. Conferral of the Associate of Arts Degree in Teacher Education in the Early Childhood Area of Concentration with a 2.5 minimum grade point average in all education cluster courses (ECED, EDCT, and PSYH) and meeting the attendant requirements of the State of Ohio and Lorain County Community College to establish good moral character will result in qualification for state licensure for the Pre Kindergarten Associate license.
Associate of Arts in Teacher Education—Paraprofessional
The associate of arts in teacher education will be awarded to a student who successfully completes the Paraprofessional Licensure program of studies. Conferral of the associate of arts degree in teacher education in the paraprofessional area of concentration requires a 2.5 minimum grade point average in all education cluster courses (ECED, EDCT, and PSYH) and meeting the attendant requirements of the State of Ohio and Lorain County Community College to establish good moral character. Successful completion will qualify the student for state licensure as an educational paraprofessional associate.
Associate of Arts in Teacher Education—Transfer Program
The associate of arts in teacher education will be awarded to a student who successfully completes the transfer for K-12 licensure. Conferral of the associate of arts degree in teacher education in the transfer area of concentration with a 2.5 minimum grade point average in all education cluster courses (ECED, EDCT, and PSYH) will permit transfer with junior year standing to a four-year college or university with an approved program in teacher education. Subsequent satisfactory completion of the transfer school requirements will lead to a bachelor's degree and to contingent recommendation from that school for one of the State of Ohio Department of Education provisional licenses to teach in the K-12 system.
Bachelor of Science Programs
Bachelor of Science in Education—Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (Grades Pre K-3)
From Ashland University through LCCC's University Partnership
The Ashland education program is based on current research, effective practice and dynamic collaborative relationships among Ashland faculty, pre-K through 12th-grade teachers and administrators. The program is implemented through diverse experiences in university classes, field/clinical experiences, model sites and professional development centers. Ashland University believes that a professional educator is a reflective practitioner who links practice with theory in the following ways: Works cooperatively and collaboratively with all members of the educational community; Communicates clearly and effectively through a variety of means; Demonstrates understanding of human development, cultural diversity, socio-economic influences and learning differences, thereby enabling all children to learn and contribute; Employs research in areas such as learning theory and instructional methodology; Uses a variety of appropriate assessment techniques to enhance learning; Masters appropriate disciplines so as to engage students in meaningful, active academic study; Integrates educational technology in the teaching and learning process; Assumes the lifelong responsibility to grow academically, professionally and personally.
Bachelor of Science in Education—Early Childhood Licensure (Grades Pre K-3)
From Ashland University through LCCC's University Partnership
The Ashland education program is based on current research, effective practice and dynamic collaborative relationships among Ashland faculty, pre-K through 12th-grade teachers and administrators. The program is implemented through diverse experiences in university classes, field/clinical experiences, model sites and professional development centers. Ashland University believes that a professional educator is a reflective practitioner who links practice with theory in the following ways: Works cooperatively and collaboratively with all members of the educational community; Communicates clearly and effectively through a variety of means; Demonstrates understanding of human development, cultural diversity, socio-economic influences and learning differences, thereby enabling all children to learn and contribute; Employs research in areas such as learning theory and instructional methodology; Uses a variety of appropriate assessment techniques to enhance learning; Masters appropriate disciplines so as to engage students in meaningful, active academic study; Integrates educational technology in the teaching and learning process; Assumes the lifelong responsibility to grow academically, professionally and personally.
Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Childhood Licensure (4-9)
From Ashland University through LCCC's University Partnership
The Ashland education program is based on current research, effective practice and dynamic collaborative relationships among Ashland faculty, pre-K through 12th-grade teachers and administrators. The program is implemented through diverse experiences in university classes, field/clinical experiences, model sites and professional development centers. Ashland University believes that a professional educator is a reflective practitioner who links practice with theory in the following ways: Works cooperatively and collaboratively with all members of the educational community; Communicates clearly and effectively through a variety of means; Demonstrates understanding of human development, cultural diversity, socio-economic influences and learning differences, thereby enabling all children to learn and contribute; Employs research in areas such as learning theory and instructional methodology; Uses a variety of appropriate assessment techniques to enhance learning; Masters appropriate disciplines so as to engage students in meaningful, active academic study; Integrates educational technology in the teaching and learning process; Assumes the lifelong responsibility to grow academically, professionally and personally.
Bachelor Plus in Graduate Education for Teacher Licensure
From Ashland University through LCCC's University Partnership
The Bachelor Plus Program is a graduate program designed to provide initial teacher licensure to people who hold bachelor degrees from accredited colleges or universities in fields other than education. The Bachelor Plus Program is fully state-approved and leads to teacher licensure by the Ohio Department of Education. Some course work earns graduate credit. However, some undergraduate courses are necessary in each program teaching area.
The National Council accredits Ashland University for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This accreditation includes the basic and advanced levels of professional education programs offered at the institution.
Master of Science and Graduate Certificate Programs
Master of Science in Education (Curriculum and Instruction)
From Ashland University through LCCC's University Partnership
The graduate program offered by the Ashland University College of Education through the LCCC University Partnership is designed to provide functionally integrated academic, experimental, and field-based study necessary to the personal and professional growth of educators. Toward this end, the program includes three distinct components: a common core of studies focusing on the foundations of education; professional studies emphasizing the integration and application of functional knowledge; and a field practicum or alternate options designed to deepen the student's understanding of self through problem-solving and decision-making techniques.
Master of Science in Education (Educational Administration)
From Ashland University through LCCC's University Partnership
The graduate program offered by the Ashland University College of Education through the LCCC University Partnership is designed to provide functionally integrated academic, experimental, and field-based study necessary to the personal and professional growth of educators. Toward this end, the program includes three distinct components: a common core of studies focusing on the foundations of education; professional studies emphasizing the integration and application of functional knowledge; and a field practicum or alternate options designed to deepen the student's understanding of self through problem-solving and decision-making techniques.
Master of Science in Education (Sport Education)
From Ashland University through LCCC's University Partnership
The graduate program offered by the Ashland University College of Education through the LCCC University Partnership is designed to provide functionally integrated academic, experimental, and field-based study necessary to the personal and professional growth of educators. Toward this end, the program includes three distinct components: a common core of studies focusing on the foundations of education; professional studies emphasizing the integration and application of functional knowledge; and a field practicum or alternate options designed to deepen the student's understanding of self through problem-solving and decision-making techniques.
Master of Education in Adult Learning & Development and Adult Learning & Development Certificate
From Cleveland State University through LCCC's University Partnership
The Master of Education and Certificate in Adult Learning and Development (ALD) program provides adult educators the exciting opportunity to learn how to plan, teach and administer programs that respond to the needs of adult learners and to the issues facing adult learners while enhancing learning environments in the workplace and other adult learning venues. Learning is a lifelong process. Businesses, agencies, and institutions need well-prepared professional adult educators to help the employees learn in a variety of settings. Qualified adult educators are also in demand to assist adult learners as they cope with the challenges of new technologies, organizational changes, and career requirements.
The certificate program consists of 18 semester hours, a 15-hour core of required coursework and three elective hours. Theories and practice of adult learning and development, practical applications, teaching methods, program planning and organizational development are emphasized throughout the course work. Additionally, this program presents a challenging, relevant course of study for educators who work with adult learners in various capacities and who desire further education but not necessarily a degree.
Master of Education with a Specialization in Educational Technology
From Cleveland State University through LCCC's University Partnership
Computer Technology Teaching Endorsement
This program offers teachers the opportunity to learn technology skills with flexible scheduling and course offerings that will permit them to continue to work while pursuing their Master Degree.
This program is for teachers who do not have a Master degree. For teachers who have an Ohio teaching certificate or license, earning this Master degree will also qualify them for the Computer and Technology Teaching Endorsement. Completion of these programs entitles the participants to apply to the State of Ohio for its Computer and Technology endorsement to a teaching certificate.
Master of Education in School Counseling (School Counseling Licensure)
From Cleveland State University through LCCC's University Partnership
The school counseling program is based on the conceptual framework of the School Counselor as a Human Development and Professional Program Manager. This model envisions the school counselor as a professional program manager who has the skills to assess, develop, improve, manage, and evaluate a counseling program that is comprehensive and conceptualized on the development of student competencies. The foci of the comprehensive program are developmental (activities provided for all students to foster their development), preventive (activities centered on the identification of students who are highly at risk of acquiring blocks to their development and removal of those blocks), and remedial (activities to help students who are struggling with problems that are blocking their development. The School Counseling program is a 48 semester-hour program that leads to licensure in the state of Ohio as a school counselor. In addition to the program, candidates for school counseling licenses must be certified teachers with at least two years of successful teaching experience and pass the guidance portion of the Praxis II examination.
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
From Youngstown State University through LCCC's University Partnership
The TESOL Graduate Certificate is a four-course sequence (12 semester hours total). Students gain an understanding of language acquisition and language pedagogy. The certificate is designed to meet the needs of:
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K-12 language arts instructors who want more information about second language learners, but not necessarily state endorsement. Note that this certificate is not state licensure or endorsement in TESOL. Teachers should consult with their districts.
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writing instructors at two-year colleges
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instructors in area ESL programs
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individuals who plan to go overseas to teach English
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students who would like to enter doctorate programs in Applied Linguistics, English as a Second Language or Second Language Acquisition.