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What You’ll Pay

Here’s what you can expect to pay and how many credits students usually take each semester, based on 2025–2026 rates:

Note: Most programs require 120–150 credits to graduate. Double majors or minors might take a bit longer. There is no application fee.

Year 1
(If you’re a transfer student, you might move through this faster depending on your transfer credits.)

In your first year, you’ll focus on general education classes and foundational education courses like Communication for Educators (EDF 110) and Human Growth and Development for Educators (EDF 210). You’ll also need to keep a minimum 2.75 GPA to stay on track in the program.

Year 2
You’ll take Structured Observations of Teaching and Learning (EDUC 2116/L), which includes your first field experience observing teachers in PreK-12 classrooms. 

After finishing your foundational courses, you’ll apply to the Teacher Education Program. Once accepted, you’ll start professional education courses (Pathway 1) while continuing your general education and content area classes. You’ll also learn more about bilingual education, reading and special education.

Year 3
You’ll keep working on your professional education courses, finish any remaining general education and content area classes, and prepare for any state-required tests for your program.

Year 4
In your final year, you’ll take methods courses and complete student teaching (one semester after finishing all methods courses) or participate in a teacher residency (two semesters where you take methods courses and do student teaching at the same time).

During your last semester of student teaching or your year in teacher residency, you’ll gain real classroom teaching experience and join professional development activities. This hands-on teaching experience is the most important part of the Teacher Education Program.

You’ll also take part in a seminar, attend a career fair and join professional development events for teacher candidates. To get ready, you’ll need to attend a required application meeting the semester before you start student teaching or residency.

You’ll get plenty of hands-on experience by observing and working in Pre-K-12 classrooms, completing at least 100 hours before student teaching. With the new residency program, you have the option to complete a full year of student teaching instead of just one semester. This means you’ll spend the entire school year teaching in a classroom, from the first day to the last.

Your courses and classroom experiences will include important ideas like universal design and differentiated instruction. You’ll learn and practice ways to teach that meet the needs of all students, including those with disabilities, exceptionalities or who are learning English. This includes using different types of assessments and helping students relearn when needed.

Teacher Education faculty and staff are dedicated to supporting your success. They serve as academic advisors, helping you stay on track with degree requirements. Some also act as university supervisors, observing your fieldwork and providing feedback. After graduation, faculty continue as mentors, supporting you in your first years of teaching. In these roles, they stay connected with local schools and invest in your growth.

In addition to this ongoing support, the College of Education offers the MAESTRO program (Mentors Assisting Education Students Through Rewarding Opportunities), which connects you with mentors who help guide your identity development, networking and professional growth. The program is especially focused on supporting underrepresented students through social, emotional and academic mentorship from faculty with diverse experiences.