York Preparatory Academy Education Program

Interested in Becoming a Teacher?

Start exploring education coursework while you're still at YPA.

The Education Pathway lets you start exploring your future now. If you’re curious about how people learn, enjoy helping others grow or can see yourself making a difference in a classroom or community, this pathway is for you!

 

Education Pathway:

    Year  Semester Course Credit
    Year 1 Fall EDCO 101 1
      Fall READ 290 3
      Fall WRIT 101 3
           
    Year 1 Spring EDCO 200 3
      Spring HIST 113 3
      Spring MATH 151 or MATH 101 3
    Year  Semester Course Credit
    Year 2 Fall EDCO 201 2
      Fall EDCO 202 2
      Fall MATH 105 or MATH 291 3
      Fall EDCO 175 - Teacher Cadet at YPA 3
           
    Year 2 Spring ENGL 211 3
        READ 330 or READ 331 3
        PLSC 201 3

 

Possible Winthrop Majors

Early Childhood Education - Middle Level Education - Secondary Education - Special Education

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Early Childhood

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Early Childhood

Become a certified teacher in grades Pre-K-3.

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Elementary

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Elementary

Prepare for initial certification in teaching grades 2-6.

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Middle Level

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Middle Level

Prepare to teach English/language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies in grades 5-8.

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Explore the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences

Not sure which education area is right for you? That’s okay! The Education pathway gives you the opportunity to explore foundational college courses while learning more about the education field and potential majors. 

Pathways are sample plans and are intended for planning purposes. Course availability, prerequisites, and degree requirements may change. Students should work with their YPA counselor and Winthrop's Dual Enrollment team when selecting courses.