There are two ways to specialize within our on-campus consecutive education program: through a concentration or by applying to a program track.
All teacher candidates choose a concentration that supports their professional goals. Each concentration includes two complementary courses—one in Educational Studies (EDST) and one in Focus (FOCI)—as well as a 3-week alternative practicum related to the area of focus, approved by the FOCI instructor. Concentrations are selected after the program begins.
Program tracks, by contrast, are optional and require a direct application to the programs. If you're accepted into a program track, it becomes your concentration. You’ll complete your EDST and FOCI courses with the same cohort of students and enjoy additional benefits unique to each track. For example, the Outdoor & Experiential Education (OEE) track includes a field camp and orientation in late August, while the Artist in Community Education (ACE) track offers specialized events and extracurricular opportunities.
Explore our program tracks below.