Foundations of Teacher Education

Begin a rewarding teaching career by providing K-12 students with support in reading, writing, and math in regular or special education classrooms.

Why Consider Foundations of Teacher Education?

  • You want to gain a solid foundation for a career in education.
  • Becoming a preschool, elementary, or middle school teacher may be your goal.
  • Having the qualifications to work with a variety of grade levels appeals to you.
  • It's important to you to learn how to support all student populations, including special education.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

  • This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
  • With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
  • Smoothly transfer your degree to your choice of several university partners to complete a bachelor's degree.
  • Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll get to know faculty and fellow students.

What It Takes

  • Interest in working with K-12 students from all populations
  • Desire to help others learn and understand
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to maintain composure
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to clearly explain information

Want to save money and learn locally on your way to a Bachelor’s in Education?

Explore the FORWARD Program with Lakeshore & UW-Green Bay

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Career Area
Education and Training
Type
Associate Degree
Program Number
10-522-2
Availability
CBE
  • Associate Degree
  • 4 Terms 
  • 60 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • With multiple start dates year-round, start when it’s convenient for you.

All instructors are available to meet on campus or virtually for student support.

Foundations of Teacher Education Pathway

Career Outlook

Foundations of Teacher Education

Median Income: $36,454.00*

Potential Job Titles

(Click a title for job description)

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Excludes "Teaching Assistants, Special Education" (25-9043).

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

FUTURE SEMESTER ENROLLMENT STEPS

Work with Lakeshore staff to:

  • Complete and meet Academic Preparedness Requirements 

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $10,134.00
  • Book Cost: $388.00
  • Supply Cost: $0.00
  • Program Total: $10,522.00

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching & Support  

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Associate of Applied Science in Foundations of Teacher Education to Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with UW-Green Bay

Earn your bachelor’s degree in Education locally through this unique partnership between Lakeshore College and the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. Start your coursework with Lakeshore, earn your associate degree, and transition seamlessly into your bachelor’s degree with UW-Green Bay, all while learning at the Sheboygan and Cleveland campuses.

Lakeshore College Courses

Term 1

10-522-103

EDU: Introduction to Education Practices

3

10-522-104

EDU: Technology in Education

3

10-522-106

EDU: Child & Adolescent Development

3

10-522-112

EDU: Equity in Education

3

10-801-136

English Composition 1

3

Total Credits: 15

Term 2

10-522-102

EDU: Techniques in Reading

3

10-522-119

EDU: Techniques in Social Studies

3

10-522-120

EDU: Techniques in Science

3

10-522-129

EDU: Practicum 1

3

10-804-189

Introductory Statistics

3

Total Credits: 15

Term 3

10-522-105

EDU: Behavior Management

3

10-522-107

EDU: Overview of Special Education

3

10-522-124

EDU: Supporting Students with Disabilities

3

10-801-198 OR 10-801-196

Speech OR Oral & Interpersonal Communication

3

10-809-198

Introduction to Psychology

3

Total Credits: 15

Term 4

10-522-114

EDU: Techniques in Language Arts

3

10-522-118

EDU: Techniques in Math

3

10-522-131

EDU: Practicum 2

3

10-809-172

Introduction to Diversity Studies

3

10-522-108

Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health

3

Total Credits: 15

UW-Green Bay Courses

Required

EDUC 206

Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning

EDUC 210

Foundations of Literacy

EDUC 281

Conceptual Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I

EDUC 282

Conceptual Foundations of Elementary Mathematics II

EDUC 284

Fundamentals of Algebra, Geometry and Measurement for Teaching

EDUC 290

Introduction to Educational Inquiry

EDUC 291

Educational Inquiry Field Practicum

Supporting Electives - Choose One

EDUC 211

School and Society

FNS 211

Tutoring and Mentoring First Nations Youth in K-12

DJS 200

Mentoring for Equity and Inclusion

Writing Competency Required

WF 105

Research and Rhetoric

Upper-Level Courses Required

EDUC 302

Teaching Social Studies in Elementary and Middle Schools

EDUC 307

Teaching Reading in the Elementary and Middle Schools

EDUC 309

Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle Schools

EDUC 324

Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle Schools

EDUC 325

Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle Schools

EDUC 327

Supporting Multilingual Learners in the PK-12 Classroom

EDUC 340

Supporting Learning and Behavior in the Classroom

EDUC 345

Foundations of Special Education

EDUC 351

Field Project in School Settings (Math Topic - 3 Credits)

EDUC 351

Field Project in School Settings (Literacy Topic - 3 Credits)

EDUC 452

Principles of Middle Level Education

Important Note: Refer to the Courses tab for alternate courses in the general education categories to meet the total number of required credits for each category.

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New Educator Training Program at Lakeshore College

A teaching assistant helping young students working on small wind turbines at a table.
Ideal for those who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in teaching or begin working in a school system as a trained teaching assistant/paraprofessional.

November 6, 2024 -

To help address a local shortage of skilled educators, Lakeshore College launched a new training program in the fall of 2024. Foundations of Teacher Education provides a solid foundation so graduates will be prepared to succeed as a well-trained teaching assistant/paraprofessional and pursue a bachelor’s degree. More than 100 of these jobs are open annually in Lakeshore’s district.