Graduates of the Teaching Diploma will be able to:

• Analyze various theories and movements in education and discuss their implications for curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of general curricular objectives, scope and sequence and use this knowledge in planning.
• Develop level specific pedagogical content knowledge building on existing knowledge in their areas of specialization.
• Select, design and implement appropriate instruction, management, and assessment strategies for teaching in the area of emphasis.
• Demonstrate ethical professional practice.
• Demonstrate initiative in seeking out and participating in professional development opportunities.
• Engage in research that improves practice.

Teaching Diploma (TD) students choose one of two areas:

1. TD Intermediate/Secondary (for students holding or completing a BA/BS in a subject area such as Arabic, Computer Science, Economics, English, Math, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, Psychology, Performing Arts, Arts, Physical Education).
2. TD Elementary/Early Childhood for students who hold a BA/BS in Elementary or Early Childhood Education.

The Teaching Diploma in Education requires 24 credits over and above the bachelor’s degree requirements. These credits may be taken in combination with the bachelor’s degree courses, or as a post BA/BS program, and may be completed in one academic year.

Note: According to the MEHE’s requirements for TD equivalence, a Teaching Diploma requires 24 credits over and above a BA or BS. BA and TD requirements should be completed in no less than four years.

Course Listing for TD Intermediate/Secondary (require core and electives):

Choose one Methods course according to emphasis (post-BA/BS courses):  

Choose one Practicum course according to emphasis (post-BA/BS courses):

Course Listing for TD Elementary/Early Childhood (required core and electives):

Choose two of the following education courses:

 Required Courses: