Foundations of Teacher Education

If becoming an elementary, middle or high school teacher is your goal, this teacher education program is a smart start to your educational path. 

Why Consider a Foundations of Teacher Education Degree?

  • You want to gain a solid foundation for a career in education.
  • Becoming an elementary, middle, or high 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 instructors 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?

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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: $36,536.00*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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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.


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: $9,821.20
  • Book Cost: $209.00
  • Supply Cost: $0.00
  • Program Total: $10,030.20

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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Faculty Bios

Instructor Bios Books

Jenny Becker, PhD

The children in our community deserve highly qualified educators in their classrooms. I love sharing my knowledge and experience with future educators, as an instructor and mentor, to make learning come alive for my students so they are prepared to work in K-12 settings.  

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Downloads

2025-2026 Foundations-of-Teacher-Education-Program-Sheet

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2024-2025-Foundations-of-Teacher-Education-Program-Sheet

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2025-2026-Foundations-of-Teacher-Education-Handbook

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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.