immediately upon acceptance into the program. Students
accepted into this program must complete a Background
Information Disclosure form disclosing any acts, crimes, or
convictions prior to program entry and annually for the
remainder of the program. The information provided in the
Background Information Disclosure form must be truthful
and match any ndings on the criminal record check.
Students with a criminal history may be denied access to
placement at the discretion of the practicum site.
Consequently, should a student have a history of convictions
of serious crimes or a history of improper behaviors, NWTC
cannot guarantee practicum placement or guarantee
graduation within typical program timing.
• Completion of a Wisconsin Technical Skills Attainment (TSA)
portfolio is required to graduate from this program.
• Demonstrate instructional support strategies for content
areas.
• Implement developmentally appropriate practices to foster
learning.
• Adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• Use proactive classroom management techniques.
• Incorporate the re ective process to promote professional
growth.
• Perform professional responsibilities.
• Completed application.
• High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents,
go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)
• It is necessary to show good health as evidenced by a
medical examination including TB test within 90 days prior to
beginning practicum classes.
• To be admitted to this program, learners must achieve a
prior cumulative high school or college grade point average
of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment
score. College grade point average must be based on 15
credits or more. To learn more about starting this program,
please contact an academic advisor at (920) 498-5444 or
(888) 385-6982.
• Once you are accepted to the program, you will need to
complete a Caregiver Background Check. A fee is charged for
this service. Additional information will be provided upon
acceptance into the program.
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete
the Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree
in the number of semesters shown. Courses are offered
online, and may be taken in any order as long as
prerequisites are met. Four program courses are
offered in-person each semester. Below is a suggested
timeline:
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