Teacher Cadet

Teacher Cadet 1 - (373520EW)

Semester Course, 1 Unit, Grade Level(s): 11-12

Prerequisite: Minimum overall “B” average, enrollment in college preparatory or honors level courses, five written teacher recommendations, and successful completion of an essay. An interview may be required. Students must be able to provide their own transportation.

This course is an introduction and orientation to the teaching profession. Students are exposed to teaching careers and the educational system through class discussions, observation, and participation in public school classrooms, and interaction with successful administrators and teachers. The program also provides students who will one day be community leaders with insights about schools. NOTE: College credit is available to students who complete specified requirements and pay the required tuition. With college credit, students receive a full quality point (1) above the CP weighting in GPA calculation for a dual credit course. Please check with the college of your choice to determine its acceptance policy regarding college courses taken by high school students. This course may require a school-level application process.

Teacher Cadet 2/Ed Psych

1 unit, Grade Level(s): 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Teacher Cadet 1. This course provides additional exposure to the teaching profession. Students will expand their TC1 knowledge through class discussions, observation, and participation in public school classrooms, and interaction with successful administrators and teachers.