Accelerated Teacher Education ProgramHenry Predolin School of Nursing, Business, Education, and Health Sciences

Do You Aspire to Become a Teacher?

Step into the Classroom Sooner

With the Accelerated Teacher Education Partnership at Edgewood College, the future starts now. This innovative program allows you to earn your teaching license and Master of Arts in Education in as few as 12-24 months*. Coursework is primarily asynchronous, with 8-week sessions that allow flexibility. During the academic year, aspiring teachers will complete their coursework while simultaneously student-teaching under the mentorship of another teacher through their sponsoring school** district.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Tuition Reduction** 45% discount, just$325/credit ($9,750 total for a 30-credit master’s degree)
• Earn Your Teaching License in 1 year* (24 credits)
• Earn your Master of Arts in Education Degree (additional 6 credits)
• Flexible Online Courses Designed for Working Professionals
• Supportive School District Partnership offers real-world teaching experience

Through a collaborative partnership with 50+ school districts, Edgewood College is committed to preparing the next generation of educators. If teaching is your passion, this program offers a streamlined path to earning your teaching license and making a difference in the classroom.

*Students beginning in August or January can complete the program in just 12 months. Those starting at other times may finish in as little as 14 months.
** Students not employed by a partnering school district are eligible to enroll at a tuition rate of $660 per credit ($19,800 total for a 30-credit Master’s degree)

This accelerated program is geared toward:

• Students with a baccalaureate or more advanced degree
• Working adults & career changers
• Recent college graduates interested in teaching
• Emergency-Licensed (Tier 1) teachers already working in schools

Multiple Entry Points:

Are You a School District Looking to Hire Aspiring Teachers?

Partner With Us

We know teaching is more than a job, it’s a calling. Sharing a similar mission, Edgewood College is committed to educating the educators that will inspire and teach your students. Our Dominican values of truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community are woven into the traditional liberal arts education all students receive.

The Accelerated Teacher Education Program is designed to serve as a solution to the ongoing teacher shortage. The impact on children and current teachers compels us to do more. We have always been motivated to ensure highly effective teachers are educated, trained, and licensed, and now that demand is greater than ever. We have developed a partnership opportunity for your school district that focuses on increasing the number of teachers available to serve your students, thus improving teacher satisfaction and positively impacting teacher retention.

HOW THIS PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT:

• A new teacher may be credentialed in as little as one year (12 months) in the areas of K-9 elementary/middle, 4-12 secondary, or K-12 cross-categorical special education. At the end of the 12-24 months program, teaching candidates will have earned both a license and a master’s degree.
• Most coursework is delivered asynchronously, allowing student-teachers to be in the classroom, paired with a teacher mentor.
• Tuition discount offered to school employees of districts that are participating in the partnership program.
• Each program offers a strong pathway to rebuild the pipeline of teachers within your district.
• Accelerated and online coursework removes the obstacles of time and cost, helping districts identify individuals who want to teach.

HOW YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPPORTS ASPIRING TEACHERS:

• Aligning with licensure areas, identify teacher mentors within your school district. Teaching mentors will be paired with student-teachers for the entire school year.
• Partner school district may offset student-teacher’s tuition costs.