TEACHER EDUCATION
Preparing the next generation of teachers is the mission of the new Division of Teacher Education. As the population in this region grows along with an increasing number of veteran teachers approaching retirement, there will be strong demand for qualified teacher candidates.
In 2006, Gordon College was approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to expand its undergraduate Associate of Arts education major and offer a new Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. This degree represents the first four-year degree offered under Gordon College's new status as a four-year state college. The first teacher cohort graduates in May, 2009 with certification in early childhood education and special education general curriculum (P-5).
Mentor teachers and administrators in neighboring school districts play important roles as partners in this preparation of the next generation of teachers. Through field experiences and teaching internships, Gordon teacher candidates in the Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs develop confidence in their chosen career path. They also learn what it means to "touch the future" in the lives of these school children, and the satisfaction of making the kind of difference that could last a lifetime.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic advising is a critical component of the educational experience. |
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