It's quite different from other education programs around the country. Most teacher preparation programs have students complete their coursework before placing them in a full-time student teaching experience. For our students, coursework and practice are braided together. This allows them to fully integrate theory with actual practice. Another unique aspect of our program includes the use of a cohort model within physical education content.
Students enter the program together and progress through courses and experiences together.
They provide invaluable support to one another as they develop new skills. About 20 students typically apply to our program each year. We admit anywhere from half to three-fourths of those applicants. Our acceptance numbers are based on how well we feel we can mentor the students and on the number of quality mentor teachers available in the area surrounding Corvallis. We have been very successful with our fifth-year program.