Post-Baccalaureate Initial
Licensure Program
This program is designed for candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in a content area but have not completed a course of study in education. Upon completion of the program candidates will be recommended to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) for an initial teaching license. Candidates will matriculate through the program towards licensure for teaching Early Childhood and Elementary, Elementary and Middle School, or Middle School and High School.
This Post-Baccalaureate program is distinct from other graduate teacher education programs in that candidates will complete the program and fulfill requirements for their teaching licenses without the additional necessary coursework for a Masters degree. This ultimately results in earning a teaching license earlier than in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.
Another key distinction between the Post-Baccalaureate and MAT programs is flexibility. Unlike MAT programs that use a cohort model and require candidates to follow a prescribed course schedule and specific start dates, the Post-Baccalaureate program is tailored to fit the individual needs of each candidate. Candidates may enter the program and begin coursework during the Summer, Fall or Spring semesters, and an individual program plan will be arranged with the Post-Baccalaureate advisor for all coursework and student teaching. Most Post-Baccalaureate candidates take 2 or 3 courses each semester for 3-4 semesters while they continue full-time employment elsewhere, then for the final semester all are required to student teach full-time without employment responsibilities outside of the program.
Another unique feature of Corban College’s initial licensure program is that candidates are provisionally enrolled in the Master of Education program and 9 credits of the Post-Baccalaureate coursework can be used toward the Masters degree. This gives candidates the opportunity to earn a license, gain some teaching experience and then return to school for further study to explore areas of interest and improve current practice.
More specific coursework, student teaching and licensure information can be found in the Academic Bulletin.
