Which pathway is best for me?
Pathway One is designed for students who want a mix of online and in person classes, or adult and non-traditional students. Our undergraduate programs of study include coursework to provide a solid foundation for the knowledge and skills you will need to be an effective educator. Courses are offered online and in hybrid formats to include afternoons, evenings and summer course options. In partnership with some school systems, we have developed ways to allow field experiences in certain courses to align with the work you already do as a paraprofessional. Current partnership school systems include: Effingham, Candler, Bryan, Savannah-Chatham, Bulloch, Tattnall, and Screven. Check with our program director, Alisa Leckie if you are interested in your school system partnering with us.
Pathway Two is designed specifically for full-time working paraprofessionals who want to lead their own Special Education classroom. Courses are offered online with options that do not interfere with your work schedule. In partnership with some school systems, we have developed ways to allow field experiences in certain courses to align with the work you already do as a paraprofessional. Check with our program director, Alisa Leckie if you are interested in your school system partnering with us.
Learn more about this opportunity to earn your teaching certification through an accelerated fully online Bachelor’s of Interdisciplinary Studies to Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education.
Pathway Three is designed for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in a non-educational field. If you have a 2.5 GPA and want to obtain teacher certification, you may be eligible to apply for admission into one of our Master of Arts in Teaching program. You may also have the opportunity to work as a full-time teacher of record, and earn a teaching salary while completing your coursework*. (some MAT programs require additional content requirements for completion)