COMPARISON OF ONE-YEAR AND MULTIPLE-YEAR PROGRAMS

The Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program is designed so that it can be completed in one year (August through August). However, some candidates choose to extend their program. We have outlined sample semesters for each option to help you determine which program best suits your requirements. Please keep in mind that the one-year program requires in-state residency by the beginning (January) of the second semester.

 One-Year Program Sample Timeline:

1st Semester – August-December

  • Weekly 30-hour teaching practicum
  • Weekly 5-hour seminar and online portfolio workshop
  • 10 credits completed as project work through seminar

2nd Semester – January- April

  • Weekly 30-hour teaching practicum
  • Weekly 5-hour seminar and online portfolio workshop
  • 5 credits completed as project work through seminar
  • 6 credits completed through on-campus classes

3rd Semester – May-August

  • Weekly 30-hour teaching practicum
  • 12 credits completed through on-campus classes

** 3-credit student teaching seminar meets two Sundays during the first semester and two Sundays during the second semester

Multiple-Year Program Sample Timeline:

1st Semester – August-December

  • Weekly 30-hour teaching practicum
  • Weekly 5-hour seminar and online portfolio workshop
  • 10 credits completed as project work through the seminar

2nd Semester – January- April

  • Weekly 30-hour teaching practicum
  • Weekly 5-hour seminar and online portfolio workshop
  • 5 credits completed as project work through the seminar

3rd Semester – May-August

  • Weekly 30-hour teaching practicum

** 3-credit student teaching seminar meets a few Sundays during the first semester and a few Sundays during the second semester.

***18 remaining credits completed through on-campus classes based on your personal timeline.

 












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