Ours is a program of recognized quality which encourages the best and brightest students to become teachers. Because we believe that teachers must be well-grounded in the subject areas, we do not offer a major in education. Students interested in the program should discuss their plans with the chair of the program during the freshman year in order to complete their requirements during the usual four-year undergraduate period. Some students may need to spend one summer session or an extra term in Sewanee. The College's 8-member Teacher Education Committee establishes policy for the program, recommends requirements and improvements, oversees the selection of candidates for admission, supervises progress and retention, and determines who will be recommended for licensure.
Students apply for admission to the program during the second semester of the sophomore year.
Each student in the program must consult with the chair or coordinator at least once per semester, as well as with the appropriate department chair or advisor. Late in the final semester, the student will be evaluated by the committee. The university has approved programs leading to secondary school licensure, grades 7 to 12, in the five areas listed below and in visual arts, K to 12, and theatre arts, K to 12. Details of the requirements for each licensure area may be obtained from the chair, coordinator, or at the program web site . Students seeking licensure must complete the general education distribution requirements prescribed for the B.A. or B.S. degrees.