The Peninsula College Teacher Education Bachelor's program is currently under development. At this time, as we work towards PESB approval, we will not be accepting students into the program. Please stay tuned for updates from the College on our progress.
Graduation Requirements
- 180 minimum credits are required to complete the program
- 60 upper division credits are required (300-499 level courses)
- A minimum of 30 credits are required in residence at Peninsula College in the 300-400 level courses
- A cumulative Peninsula College GPA of 2.0 is required
First Quarter (Fall)
This course serves as an introduction to the purposes of schooling in the United States. Topics covered include issues in schooling/society; teachers' dispositions, roles, responsibilities; the social, cultural, and historical origins of schooling; theory and philosophy of teaching and learning; and the diverse ways that humans know, be, do, learn, and interact. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 5
This course engages Teacher Candidates in contemporary indigenous history, emphasizing local Tribes through the "Since Time Immemorial" curriculum. Teacher Candidates will learn how to teach about indigenous cultures, how to work with indigenous learners, families, and communities, and learn how to incorporate indigenous knowledge into their work. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 3
Teacher Candidates investigate first and second language acquisition theories and implications for instruction in elementary schools through the study of theoretical linguistics applied linguistics, emphasizing analysis of the features of academic language used in schools. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 5
Teacher Candidates will explore what leadership is, how/why they are leaders, and various models of teacher leadership. Specific opportunities/responsibilities to lead as professionals (with peers, students, families, paraprofessionals) will be considered. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 2
Second Quarter (Winter)
A focus will be on recognizing and proactively responding to issues of equity, diversity, and identity, considering education as a means to the development of cultural competence and advocacy. Teacher Candidates will explore the marginalization of various groups and the implications/impetus for change in education and schooling and consider our own sociocultural positionality and what it means for teaching. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 4
Teacher Candidates will explore theories, methods and materials for developing literacy skills including oral (listening and speaking) and written (reading and writing) language. Specific focus on assessment, word study, vocabulary development, fluency, writing, and the science of reading. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 5
Focused on engaging in instructional planning and design, Teacher Candidates examine diverse, representative pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning. Starting with standards and considering the needs of individual learners, Teacher Candidates engage deeply in the process of planning for differentiation and engagement grounded culturally and trauma informed theory and practice. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 4
Teacher candidates invest approximately 1 day per week in the field observing teachers in multiple settings and experiencing how lesson and unit planning are put into action and adjusted to meet individual needs. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 1
Third Quarter (Spring)
Teacher Candidates will learn about atypically developing students and how teachers can connect to families and students. Teacher Candidates will explore major concepts, theories, and research about the characteristics of and requirements for educating atypically developing students. Strategies, assessments and IEP processes will be focused on the child, the family, and learning. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 5
Teacher Candidates develop a deep understanding of the purpose of mathematical discourse with an emphasis on mathematical practices. They examine how students learn math across all strands: number & operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis & probability aligned with state and national standards and based on student needs. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 5
Teacher Candidates explore principles of formative and summative assessment using grade level expectations, best grading practices, technology platforms, and individual education plans as tools. Participants will design assessments with individual needs of students in mind. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 3
Teacher candidates invest approximately 2 days a week in the field applying principles of sound formative and summative assessment using grade level expectations and best grading practices, and individual education plans as tools. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 2
Fourth Quarter (Fall)
Teacher Candidates learn to integrate the arts (dance, drama/theatre arts, music and visual arts) into elementary curricula in meaningful ways that enhance students' self-awareness, wellness, and abilities to communicate with, consider, and interact with others and other cultures. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 2
Candidates will review engineering, earth, life, physical and space sciences to develop methods across STEM/STEAM domains, incorporating Next Generation Science Standards and research-based practices to develop inquiry-based lessons that are culturally and trauma informed and responsive and consider the diverse needs of students. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 5
Teacher Candidates examine current theory and research related to classroom communities and expand upon/apply their educational philosophy by connecting to the practice of building and maintaining a classroom community that involves families and is both culturally and trauma informed and responsive. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 2
Classroom fieldwork placement focusing on activities related to planning and preparation of curriculum and instruction and professional responsibilities. Teacher Candidates complete approximately 3 days a week with a mentor teacher in the K-8 classroom and apply knowledge and skills from all professional education coursework. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 5
Fifth Quarter (Winter)
Teacher Candidates will examine the structure/content of K-8 Social Studies curriculum, identifying and practicing research-based instructional and assessment approaches. Emphasis will be placed on strategies to engage learners in participatory citizenship, inquiry, and diverse ways of knowing, being, and doing. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 3
Teacher Candidates will engage in the processes and products of writing, reading, speaking, listening, and viewing instruction, including the integration of writing across content areas. Specific focus is placed on how communication varies across platforms and cultures and why this is important to students' language and literacy development. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 3
Classroom fieldwork placement focusing on activities related to planning and preparation of curriculum and instruction and professional responsibilities. Teacher Candidates are in the classroom full time with a mentor teacher in the K-8 classroom and apply knowledge and skills from all professional education coursework. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 10
Sixth Quarter (Spring)
You're almost done! Time to order that cap and gown. Good luck on your final quarter!
This course provides integration of strategies and activities for incorporating physical education and health into the elementary school setting with a focus on wellness. Concepts and skills will be introduced for promoting a safe and healthy lifestyle. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 2
This course focuses on various educational technologies with a particular focus on students' physical and emotional safety. Integration of technology is framed as a way to differentiate, engage, and reach each and every student and their families. Through that lens, Teacher Candidates can deepen their abilities to provide access and equity. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 2
Teacher Candidates revisit what it means to be a teacher leader, reflecting on experiences throughout the program and looking to future work as certified teachers. Engagement in further exploration of literature will lead to the creation of a final mission statement. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 2
Classroom fieldwork placement focusing on activities related to planning and preparation of curriculum and instruction and professional responsibilities. Teacher Candidates participate full time with a mentor teacher in the K-8 classroom and apply knowledge and skills from all professional education coursework. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas
Credits: 10