General Information

Beginning in the spring of 2005, new students will attend a lock-step program where students follow a set course plan. A few part-time students will be accepted, although most seating will be reserved for full-time enrollment. New students must apply to ESU (click here to apply) and to the Cohort Program (click here to apply). Seating is limited. Students are encouraged to complete the application processes prior to Sept. 15th for the spring sememster, and by Feb. 15th for the fall semester.The program requires 136 hours for degree completion.


Full-time Option

- Year 1: General Education classes at BCC
- Year 2: General Education classes at BCC
- Year 3: Classes taught by ESU faculty who come to the KCKCC campus to teach.
- Year 4: Student teaching at a Professional Development School (8:00-4:00 Mon-Fri)

Part-time Option (very limited seating)

- General Education Classes/BCC: May be stretched out to meet individual needs at BCC
- ESU Program: 2 years: Classes taught by ESU faculty who come to the BCC campus to teach (6-8 hours per semester).
- Final Year: Student teaching at a Professional Development School (8:00-4:00 Mon-Fri)

Cohort Rotation Schedules

This plan only includes ESU offerings. Students must complete BCC and elective classes. Following this rotation, the last two semesters of the cohort will be completed in a Butler Area PDS school with full day attendance required.


* Designates year one classes for part-time students, other classes are in year two.

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