Careers in Education RAP Fall 2013

When you become an educator you have a  powerful and long-term impact on the lives around you.    

This wonderful program is designed for 30 first-year students who want to pursue careers in education or related fields.

When you join this RAP you will...

  • Enroll in a unique a 1-credit seminar taught by individuals from the School of Education. 
  • Discuss and identify ways to pursue your academic and/or career goals.
  • Share your living-and-learning experience with other students committed to exploring opportunities in education. 
  • Learn how to navigate the sometimes complex system leading to teacher licensure in Massachusetts.

Regardless of your long term plans-becoming a teacher, guidance counselor, or policy maker-this RAP will help you identify the paths that best suit your individual needs and skills. 

In the RAP seminar you will receive an overview of current educational topics, engage in stimulating group discussions, and have opportunities to work on special projects with others in the RAP.

Your seminar instructor will help you plan the coursework and experiences that will help you prepare for a major or minor in education and/or one of the Educator Preparation Programs which leads to teacher licensure in Massachusetts. 

The Careers in Education RAP provides structure and support as students navigate the sometimes complex system leading to licensure in Massachusetts. 

Be sure to visit the How to Join page on this website to learn about the process and important timelines you must follow to become a member of this fantastic program! 

"Always walk through life as if you will have something to learn and you will."  Vernon Howard

Classes

Fall 2013

Students will enroll in the following classes, both taught in the residential area: 

"RAP Seminar" UNIV 190R, 1 credit

AND

"Embracing Diversity" - Educ 115 (Gen Ed IU), 4 credits  

Spring 2014

"College Writing" - English Writing 112 (Gen Ed CW), 3 credits will be offered in the residential area  

Location

Students will live together in Webster Hall in the Orchard Hill area of campus.    

 

Pamela R. Marsh-Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost & Dean

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