Teacher Prep
Teacher Prep
Program Overview
Explore one of the most fulfilling fields and directly impact K-12 students with Tri County Tech’s Teacher Prep Program! Explore human growth and development, learn instructional methods, and master classroom management. Our specialized classroom mimics a real classroom environment, preparing you for a six-week internship that offers a hands-on opportunity to work with students in a classroom setting. Upon completing the program, you will be ready to take the Paraprofessional Assessment or ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC®). This will allow you to begin working immediately in a classroom setting or give you an early advantage for acceptance into a college education program.
“My goal is to become a teacher, and Tri County Tech has a great Teacher Prep Program with a great instructor.” – Olivia W.
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Program Schedule
| Program Start Date | Program Days | Program Instructor |
| August 2025 | Monday – Friday | Shelly Stephens |
| 1 Year | Morning or Afternoon | Student Resources |
Program Courses
| Teaching as a Profession |
| History of Education |
| Human Growth & Development |
| Instructional Planning |
| Teaching Diverse Learners |
| Role of Assessment |
| Classroom Management |
| College & Career Prep |
Certifications
| ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC®) |
High School Credit
| 4 Elective Credits for Full Program |
Career Opportunities
| Paraprofessional |
| Teacher’s Assistant |
| Corporate Trainer |
| Teacher |
| School Administrator |
| School Counselor |
Career Data
| Our Placement Rate | 100% |
| Median Hourly Earnings* | $15.61 |
| Completion/Retention Rate | 94.10% |
| *Information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data. |
Student Organizations
Educators Rising
Educators Rising is a community-based model, in which chapters at schools feed teacher preparation programs at institutes of higher education with the support of State Departments of Education and local funders and foundations. These entities come together to provide a clear pathway to increase teacher diversity and teacher quality. To learn more, visit EducatorsRising.org.
College Credit
Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Tri County Tech are both committed to providing high-quality educational programs to their respective constituencies. To learn about college credit opportunities, visit below or OKWU.edu.
Have Questions?
Reach out to Braden.
He’s our High School Student Success Advisor. He’s a master at helping students find their perfect Tri County Tech program. Braden works with the counselors at our partner schools to help students apply to Tri County Tech.
Braden is available to answer any program and application questions you may have! Ask your counselor about Tri County Tech programs today.
Braden Schovanec
High School Student Success Advisor
Braden.Schovanec@TriCountyTech.edu
918.331.3315