Fulfill your dream of becoming an educator or develop your passion for working with young people by exploring the education department at Hesston College. Your Hesston education will provide you with the strong foundation that you will need for upper-level studies in Early, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education.
Why begin my teacher education journey at Hesston College?
- Hesston College instructors focus their efforts on the development of first and second year education students.
- Through engaging class sessions, you will gain a thorough understanding of the current world of education as you, for the first time, view school through a teacher’s eyes.
- The Hesston community warmly welcomes education students to participate in classroom observation, reading tutoring, and after school programs.
- Surrounding school districts of Newton and Wichita provide more diverse settings for observation and field trips.
How will a 2-year school provide the basis for a bachelor teaching degree?
- Your Hesston academic advisor will guide you into the specific liberal arts courses that you will need for licensure at your chosen transfer institution.
- Prepare for your upper level teacher education program by taking the first education courses at Hesston – Introduction to Education, Education Field Experience, and Exceptional Students.
- Take the opportunity to establish a well-rounded foundation by exploring related interests such as early childhood education (with the on-campus lab school), Spanish, art, music...and other interests.
Plan of Study for Secondary Education (A.A. degree)
The following program of study is designed to meet the transfer requirements for most Education programs. For specific requirements, check the catalog of the college or university to which you plan to transfer.
Freshman Year
First-Year Seminar
College Writing I
Speech Communication
computer course
math course
Introduction to Education
Education Field Experience
Biblical Literature
U.S. History I or II
biology course
courses in major field of study
Sophomore Year
The Exceptional Student
physical science course
second HC Distinctive course
General Psychology or Developmental Psychology
College Writing II or Advanced College Writing
Fitness Concepts
sociology or economics course
literature or humanities course
courses in major field of study
