A Closer Look

Liberal Arts Core Curriculum

Educators must have a solid base of knowledge in all subject areas -- no matter whether you work with 5 year olds or 18 year olds. PC's core liberal arts requirements provide that foundation.

During your first two years you take courses in psychology, English, fine arts, science, history and mathematics to gain this knowledge. Your general education advisor will help you with scheduling these courses.

During your next two years you complete the requirements for your specific program of study. As an education student you have numerous opportunities to be involved on campus, in the community and in the world at large. You conduct student research, present at conferences, observe and teach in local schools, and engage in tutoring experience.

You might also work with a faculty member in an Honor's Research project, volunteer in education and campus organizations, study abroad for a semester, and/or participate in our annual department study trip to another country.

You will learn and develop your skills in the finest academic environment. Thomason Library houses an education curriculum lab that contains nearly 8,000 volumes of up-to-date books, periodicals, a computer learning lab and a Smart Board. Also located in the library are 6,000 additional volumes of education-related books as well as the Media Center, which offers assistance in video, audio, photographic, and computer resources.

In your specialized program of study, your courses are focused on engaged, experiential learning. Small class sizes enable you to actively participate as well as establish personal connections with the faculty and your peers. You will work with expert faculty who care about your and your success.

Experiential Learning

You learn by doing. So each semester you are involved in working with students in a local public school. These experiences include in-school visits, classroom participation, talking with teachers, and interacting with students. You have the opportunity to not only observe teachers but to experience the joy and rewards of teaching.

Student Teaching

Student teaching is the culmination of your studies and usually occurs in your last semester in a local public school. During this semester, you work under the direction of master teachers and college supervisors and gradually assume full time teaching responsibilities.

Visit campus

Call our office at 1-800-960-7583. An admissions counselor will be glad to help you arrange a visit and meet with faculty, sit in on a class, or stay overnight in a dorm.
Email or call for more information - we look forward to hearing from you!