EPiC Pathway
Doane University in collaboration with Crete Public Schools, ESU 6 and 5 received a grant to support future teachers and educators. The EPiC Grant is designed for high school students to begin earning college credit towards their bachelor’s degree in Early or Secondary Education and lessen the overall time to earn your degree. The grant covers the tuition for all 5 courses within the Educator’s EPiC Pathway. Any high school student may enroll in the EPiC pathway, but to receive the tuition waiver you must attend a participating school district*.
Along with the EPiC courses, Doane encourages students to complete the recommended dual-credit courses within the Doane Core. Upon completion of the EPiC courses and dual-credit Doane Core you would have sophomore standing at Doane University, reducing your overall time and cost to getting you into the classroom.
Course Information
Introduction to Education (EDU 101)
A course designed to prepare future educators with a framework to understand the implications of multicultural education as they enter the classroom. Students focus on self-clarification in order to understand their own culture first before they are exposed to multiple perspectives. Through field experiences, writing, discussions and readings, students analyze their beliefs, attitudes and behaviors while preparing to become competent multicultural educators.
Introduction to Exceptional Children (EDS 207)
An introductory study of children with exceptional needs for the prospective special educator. Students examine the field of special education for an overview of relevant issues. At the completion of this course, students are able to relate significant historical and legal issues to the practice of teaching. Emphasis is placed on designing and adapting instruction and instructional learning environments to meet the diverse learning needs of students with exceptionalities. The student also participates in a field-based observation project.
Child Development (EDU 2XX)
Description to come.
Instructional Technology (CMP 201)
A course consisting of a series of experiences related to using educational technology in the classroom. Teaching about technology, teaching with technology, and integrating technology in the classroom are topics of this course. Course experiences provide an awareness of the educational uses of technology and the skills necessary to use and integrate technology in the classroom. Competency will be demonstrated in the use of application software relevant to the classroom.
Practicum (EDU 211)
An examination of the primary education theories and social forces that have shaped American education with emphasis upon writers whose philosophical thought has had a particularly strong impact upon contemporary educational practices. Educational practices surveyed include the learning process, instructional design, teaching strategies, classroom management, diversity within the classroom, history and philosophy of education, and national/state K-12 content standards. The course includes clinical field experience in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Course content provides exploratory activities for students to develop an interest in and commitment to teaching.
Sophomore Year
Fall
Introduction to Education
Spring
Child Development
Junior Year
Fall
Instructional Technology
Spring
Special Education
Senior Year
Fall
Practicum
Spring
Practicum
Total Credits:
15
Introduction to Education (EDU 101)
A course designed to prepare future educators with a framework to understand the implications of multicultural education as they enter the classroom. Students focus on self-clarification in order to understand their own culture first before they are exposed to multiple perspectives. Through field experiences, writing, discussions and readings, students analyze their beliefs, attitudes and behaviors while preparing to become competent multicultural educators.
Introduction to Exceptional Children (EDS 207)
An introductory study of children with exceptional needs for the prospective special educator. Students examine the field of special education for an overview of relevant issues. At the completion of this course, students are able to relate significant historical and legal issues to the practice of teaching. Emphasis is placed on designing and adapting instruction and instructional learning environments to meet the diverse learning needs of students with exceptionalities. The student also participates in a field-based observation project.
Child Development (EDU 2XX)
Description to come.
Instructional Technology (CMP 201)
A course consisting of a series of experiences related to using educational technology in the classroom. Teaching about technology, teaching with technology, and integrating technology in the classroom are topics of this course. Course experiences provide an awareness of the educational uses of technology and the skills necessary to use and integrate technology in the classroom. Competency will be demonstrated in the use of application software relevant to the classroom.
Practicum (EDU 211)
An examination of the primary education theories and social forces that have shaped American education with emphasis upon writers whose philosophical thought has had a particularly strong impact upon contemporary educational practices. Educational practices surveyed include the learning process, instructional design, teaching strategies, classroom management, diversity within the classroom, history and philosophy of education, and national/state K-12 content standards. The course includes clinical field experience in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Course content provides exploratory activities for students to develop an interest in and commitment to teaching.
Sophomore Year
Fall
Introduction to Education
Spring
Child Development
Junior Year
Fall
Instructional Technology
Spring
Special Education
Senior Year
Fall
Practicum
Spring
Practicum
Total Credits:
15
Tuition Waiver Eligible Schools
Eligible School Districts
- Centennial Public Schools
- Crete Public Schools
- Dorchester Public Schools
- Exeter-Milligan Public Schools
- Fillmore Central Public Schools
- Friend Public Schools
- Heartland Community Schools
- Malcolm Public Schools
- McCool Junction Public Schools
- Milford Public Schools
- Norris Public Schools
- Seward Public Schools
- Shickley Public Schools
- Waverly Public Schools
- Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools
- York Public Schools
- Beatrice Public Schools
- Bruning-Davenport Unified School District
- Deshler Public Schools
- Diller-Odell Public Schools
- Fairbury Public Schools
- Freeman Public Schools
- Meridian Public Schools
- Southern School District
- Thayer Central Community Schools
- Tri County Public Schools
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