Learning Pathway
KCU’s Teaching And Learning Pathway:
- Is designed for High School students who want to become teachers
- Provides dual credit courses to high school students that serve as a pathway into a teacher education program
KCU’s Teaching and Learning Pathway Will:
- Provide a balance of scholarly and clinical experiences that emphasize reflective practice
- Create authentic experiences that engage students in effective educator practices
- Create knowledge, skills, and dispositions of effective educators
- Engage rising educators as participants in the statewide community of educators
- Provide online asynchronous instruction as dual credit
- Partner with local school districts to best develop individual plans of teacher
Preparation education and clinical experience:
- Provide college course advising to high school students
- Provide college readiness indicators
- Possibly shorten the length of college attendance
- Provide scholarship opportunities for those completing the program
Tuition per course is 2/5 the cost of KCTC courses
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To complete the Teaching and Learning Career Pathway, students must complete these four (4) courses:
Learning Communities
Students develop an understanding of the various responsibilities and systems involved in the K-12 educational system. Specifically, students acquire the knowledge of education through perspectives of classroom, school, district, state, and federal roles.
Learner Centered Classroom
Students develop rising educators’ awareness of their funds of knowledge, as well as their personal bias that develop from their life experiences. Using research-based methods, students develop methods to impact student equity based on culturally competent models as well as growth mindset method.
The Professional Educator
Students will develop an understanding of how educators advance their profession within the classroom. Specifically, students will gain both the knowledge and skills to plan, deliver, and reflect on the process of teaching and learning.
Collaborative Clinical Experience
Students refine the required knowledge and skills to be an effective educator while also practicing the dispositions necessary for the educational profession. Specifically, students will gain an understanding of how teachers lead through individual and collaborative growth and reflection.
Completing Dual Credit with a B or higher meets the assessment portion of the pathway.
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Course Components for Teacher Education Program at KCU
Teaching And Learning Pathway Courses And (Hours)
Learning Communities* (3)
Learner Centered Classrooms* (3)
The Professional Educator* (3)
Collaborative Clinical Experience* (3)
Total…………………………………. 12
General Core Component Course Options And (Hours)
Composition I* (3)
Composition II* (3)
US History I (3)
Intermediate Algebra or Higher (3)
Human Bio or Principles of Biology (3)
Speech* (3)
American Literature (3)
Micro or Macro -Economics (3)
18 hours from the above General Core or Other Elective
Admission to the Teacher Education Program Total = 30+
*Required Courses for Admission to Teacher Education Program
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Scholarship Opportunities
Kentucky Christian University Scholarships & Award Opportunities Are Available Upon Completion of the Program
KCU Award
Based on Location (home state)
KCU Opportunity Grant
Based on ACT/SAT scores
KCU Commitment Award
Based on EFC (estimated family contribution) as determined by FAFSA
Alumni Scholarship
Must be the child or grandchild of a KCU graduate
Lusby Award for
Excellence in Christ, Character & Career
Competitive scholarship based on required essay; only 5 students chosen; Amount $24,400
Covenant Church
Scholarship
Must be a member of a KCU Covenant Church
Alumni Referral Award
One-time, $500 award if referred by an alumnus of KCU
Trustee Referral Award
One-time, $1,000 award if student referred by a member of KCU’s Board of Trustees
Sibling Scholarship
Awarded to sibling (only) of current KCU student
*Athletic scholarships are determined by the coaches of each sport.