KCU’s Teaching And Learning Pathway:
- Is designed for High School students who want to become teachers
- Provides dual credit courses to high school students that serve as a pathway into a teacher education program
KCU’s Teaching and Learning Pathway Will:
- Provide a balance of scholarly and clinical experiences that emphasize reflective practice
- Create authentic experiences that engage students in effective educator practices
- Create knowledge, skills, and dispositions of effective educators
- Engage rising educators as participants in the statewide community of educators
- Provide online asynchronous instruction as dual credit
- Partner with local school districts to best develop individual plans of teacher
Preparation Education and Clinical Experience:
- Provide college course advising to high school students
- Provide college readiness indicators
- Possibly shorten the length of college attendance
- Provide scholarship opportunities for those completing the program
To Complete the Teaching and Learning Career Pathway, Students Must Complete These Four (4) Courses:
Learning Communities
Learner Centered Classroom
The Professional Educator
Collaborative Clinical Experience
Course Components for Teacher Education Program at KCU
Teaching And Learning Pathway Courses And (Hours)
Learning Communities* (3)
Learner Centered Classrooms* (3)
The Professional Educator* (3)
Collaborative Clinical Experience* (3)
Total…………………………………. 12
General Core Component Course Options And (Hours)
Composition I* (3)
Composition II* (3)
US History I (3)
Intermediate Algebra or Higher (3)
Human Bio or Principles of Biology (3)
Speech* (3)
American Literature (3)
Micro or Macro -Economics (3)
18 Hours From The Above General Core Or Other Elective Admission To The Teacher Education Program Total = 30+
*Required courses for admission to teacher education program
Scholarship Opportunities
Kentucky Christian University scholarships & award opportunities are available upon completion of the program.
KCU Award
Based on Location (home state)
KCU Opportunity Grant
Based on ACT/SAT scores
KCU Commitment Award
Based on EFC (estimated family contribution) as determined by FAFSA
Alumni Scholarship
Must be the child or grandchild of a KCU graduate
Lusby Award for
Excellence in Christ, Character & Career
Competitive scholarship based on required essay; only 5 students chosen; Amount $24,400
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Covenant Church
Scholarship
Must be a member of a KCU Covenant Church
Alumni Referral Award
One-time, $500 award if referred by an alumnus of KCU
Trustee Referral Award
One-time, $1,000 award if student referred by a member of KCU’s Board of Trustees
Sibling Scholarship
Awarded to sibling (only) of current KCU student
*Athletic scholarships are determined by the coaches of each sport.
Prepared to Go Make Disciples
“Thank you Dr. Brickey for pouring so much time, love, and effort into my education to make sure that I became a nurse that is prepared to go make disciples for Christ. I will forever be grateful to you and the Yancey School of Nursing.”
Iphania Auguste, Class of 2022
