Education:
Preparing Excellent Teachers.
The Rocky Mountain College education department ranks as one of the premier programs in the state and region. School districts know when teachers graduate from Rocky, they will be fully prepared to excel in the classroom and will often become leaders in their academic communities. For this reason, nearly 100 percent of our graduates find teaching positions immediately upon graduation. Our program is that strong.The Rocky Mountain College teacher education program is maintained and sustained through a performance excellence model of continuous improvement; a commitment to collaboration; a professional culture of teaching and learning; and the ongoing construction of knowledge in contextually meaningful ways, thus ensuring that the department's educational practice is integrated and real for preservice teachers.
The Rocky difference begins with small classes and lots of individual attention. Classroom activities focus on enhancing teaching skills and applying cutting-edge educational philosophy in practical ways that a prospective teacher can use on the job.
At Rocky Mountain College, students are provided multiple field experiences, including a 15-16 week student teaching experience. In addition, students must complete two to three practicum experiences with teachers at the prospective teacher's grade level and in his or her appropriate subject area. Another program strength is an emphasis on the cultural diversity of the students that Rocky's new educators will encounter in their future classrooms. The College's education department takes particular care to prepare prospective teachers to help American Indian students learn in ways appropriate to their cultural heritage. For detailed information about the program, please see the education department handbook.
Teaching majors and minors include:
- Elementary Education Major
- K-12 Art Major
- K-12 Music Major
- K-12 Physical Education Major
- Art Minor
- Biology Minor
- History Minor
- Math Minor
- Political Science Minor
- Psychology Minor
- Theatre Minor
- Secondary Major
- Secondary Biology Major
- Secondary English Major
- Secondary History Major
- Secondary Math Major
- Secondary Psychology Major
- K-12 Social Studies Broadfield Major
Students can take classes to complete their elementary education degree at a distance via Vision Net or online. This outreach effort works well for those students who have an associate's degree in elementary education and want to complete a bachelor's degree. Students graduating from Rocky's education program with a license to teach are confident and ready to be successful educators. Visit Rocky and see our education program for yourself. Or, apply today.
"Rocky Mountain College fully prepared me for a career in teaching, giving me the confidence and education to do what I've long dreamed of doing, nurturing others as I was nurtured."
Marianne Unquera, 2008 graduate
"One thing that really separates the Rocky Mountain College program is its hands-on approach to educating teachers and the strong practicum and student teaching experiences."
Dr. Stevie Schmitz
Director of Distance Education/Degree Completion
Student Teaching Handbook
