Future Teacher Academy Course Descriptions

World of Education (Honors Course; Sophomores+) 

This course is primarily on-campus at FIHS; Students are given an overview of education through speakers, hands-on demonstrations, projects, and group field trips. 

Experiencing Teaching (Dual-Enrollment ED1400- 3 hours college credit; Juniors/Seniors) 

This course is a mixture of on-campus classroom learning and guest speakers at FIHS, class field trips to a variety of educational settings, and field experience through a 20-hour practicum observing and assisting at a local school. 

Experiencing Education (Dual-Enrollment ED 1500- 3 hours college credit; Juniors/Seniors) 

This course is primarily a field-placement practicum experience where students spend a minimum of 60 hours observing and assisting in a classroom at a local school.

This course fulfills the requirements for Work-Based Learning Certification and earns College and Career Readiness.

Education Practicum (Dual-Enrollment ED 2400 and 2500- 3 hours college credit each; Seniors)

This course is primarily a field-placement practicum experience where students spend a minimum of 60 hours observing and assisting in a classroom at a local school. Students will also participate in a minimum of 20 hours of professional development in their chosen field.

This course fulfills the requirements for Work-Based Learning Certification and earns College and Career Readiness.