Teaching & Education

School of Health, Human Services, & Natural Resources

TEACHING & EDUCATION

Your teaching career begins right here—in an SCC classroom!

Contact Information

Academic Advisor
Advising
advising@stchas.edu

SCC provides a supportive environment for aspiring educators, teaching advanced instructional strategies that incorporate the latest classroom technologies. Through passion and commitment, SCC prepares students for success as future teachers who will positively impact the lives of all learners in their community.

The SCC education program also works closely with local PK-12 school districts to provide paid employment opportunities upon completion of the first education course.

The suggested course sequence helps you to complete your program.

Degrees

Potential Careers

Certified Teacher
Teacher’s Aide
Special Education Assistant
Early Childhood Assistant
Paraeducator/Paraprofessional
Substitute Teacher
School Librarian
School Principal
School District Superintendent
School Administrator
Curriculum Designer
Educational Consultant

Industry Salaries

Paraeducator/Paraprofessional: $25,613 and $35,374
Public School Teacher: $45,540 - $66,517

Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. Length of employment is the most influential factor in salary increases. (All salary information provided by Salary.com).

Students can pursue their educational passions by earning degrees tailored to their interests and career priorities.

Students who wish to become certified teachers can pursue an A.A.T. with a specialization in early childhood education, elementary education, or secondary education.

Note: Students enrolled in education courses may be required to:

Undergo a background check.
Join the Student Missouri State Teachers Association.
Achieve minimum score requirements on exams and complete additional course requirements.

Students will:

Be prepared to pursue a bachelor’s degree with 21 credits in education and all general education requirements fulfilled (the equivalent of junior standing at most institutions).
Gain real-life experience teaching in a PreK-12 classroom.
Have the opportunity to earn Missouri substitute teacher certificate.
Participate in the student organization for the Missouri State Teachers Association.
Understand the career opportunities in education and requirements of earning a teaching certificate.

Learn more about educator certification at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Contact Information

Jen Bussen
Dean
636-922-8283
jbussen@stchas.edu

Jennie Fuentes
Director of External Programs & Operations
636-922-8284
jfuentes@stchas.edu

Lisa Faszold
Academic Program Coordinator
636-922-8637
lfaszold@stchas.edu

Denise Lammers
Administrative Assistant
636-922-8280
dlammers@stchas.edu