WCU to host Teacher Education Roundups
Aspiring teachers are invited to the William Carey University School of Education’s upcoming Teacher Education Roundup for the Hattiesburg and Tradition campuses:
- Hattiesburg campus: The Teacher Roundup will be Thursday, May 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will be held on-campus at the Student Conference Center, Wilkes Hall.
- Tradition campus: The Teacher Roundup will be Thursday, May 16, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will be held at Gulfport Public Library, 1708 25th Ave. in Gulfport.
These events are open to high school and college students who want to become teachers, as well as assistant teachers who want to become certified to teach. People with college degrees in other fields who are interested in becoming teachers through William Carey’s alternate route program are also invited to attend.
“William Carey University hosts the Teacher Education Roundup every year, but attracting new teachers to the field of education is vitally important – now more than ever because of the teacher shortage,” said Dr. Ben Burnett, dean of the WCU School of Education.
“Local school districts will be sending people to discuss employment opportunities in their area for those interested in WCU’s alternate route program.”
Through the alternate route program, WCU partners with schools districts to provide scholarships and classes to help people who already have bachelor’s degrees earn their teaching certificates.
Help is also available for assistant teachers who want to earn certification. WCU will provide a 50 percent tuition reduction for online classes, enabling aspiring teachers to work on their studies when their schedules permit.
During the roundup, WCU faculty members will present information, including curriculum and licensing details. For more information, contact Julie Lee at (601) 318-6600 or jlee@wmcarey.edu.
FIND OUT MORE: Watch WDAM-TV’s Sunrise show on Monday, April 29. Dr. Ben Burnett of William Carey University’s School of Education will be talking about the Teacher Education Roundup – traditional and not-so-traditional paths to certification and a career in the classroom. The show starts at 6 a.m.