Rowan University Teacher Preparation Academy (TPA)

Beginning sophomore year, students who are interested in teaching (all grades) as a career have the opportunity to enhance their skills and prepare by participating in the Rowan University Teacher Preparation Academy through EHTHS.  Students who opt-in to the TPA have the opportunity to earn up to 12 credits towards a bachelor's degree while in high school.  By participating in the academy, students develop the necessary college and career skills through hands-on, experiential learning. The students work directly with preschoolers in a district preschool classroom and have opportunities to engage with Rowan University faculty, events, and other teacher candidates.  Students will also have the opportunity to take the Praxis Core Exam before entering the collegiate teaching program, potentially having the application fee and/or enrollment fee waived for Rowan University (Credits are transferable to other colleges and universities).

Rowan Courses Include:

• History of American Education (3 credits)
• Characteristics of Knowledge and Acquisition (3 credits)
• Human Exceptionalities (3 credits)