Kish STEM students benefit from ‘Smitty’ Assistantship
Three Kishwaukee College students participated in science-based learning opportunities during the 2024-2025 school year thanks to the Robert L. “Smitty” Smith Assistantship.
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Education
Education
Educators have an important role in society — they support the social, emotional and intellectual development of students. Anyone interested in transferring to complete a bachelor’s program in pre-early childhood studies, elementary education or secondary education can begin here. With careful planning, courses at Kish can fulfill certain Illinois teacher certification requirements. In addition, students can choose electives that meet some of the education foundation coursework required in most teacher education programs.
In our education program, you may:
- Pursue an Associate in Arts degree with an emphasis in education prior to transfer
- Prepare for a 4-year degree in early, elementary or secondary education
- Earn elective credits towards your specialization for middle and high school
Degrees and Certificates
Program Details
- We’re your first step in preparing for a career in education.
- Educators can be found in several places including public, private and charter schools. Teachers often take on additional positions as tutors and coaches. A position as an administrator, superintendent or principal often starts as an educator in the classroom.
- The National Career Clusters Framework created a tool to help you find a career that suits your interests and skills. Our education program is part of the Education & Training career cluster.
- Coursework is taught by experienced, caring faculty.
- Our teacher preparation coordinator can help you discover the right path for you and get you on track to certification in Illinois.
Transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in education. Students interested in teaching middle school or high school typically major in their subject area and enter a special teacher preparation program within their major.
- After being accepted to Kish, there is no formal program admissions process for the education program.
- Students interested in pursuing an A.A. degree with an emphasis in education are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor to start the transfer planning process.
News & Events
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Tre Jackson hired as Kish College Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Kishwaukee College hired Tre Jackson as the next head coach for the Women’s Basketball team. Jackson starts the 2024-2025 season as the 13th coach in program history.
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