Become an Educator
The Education Department's mission is to prepare competent, caring, professional educators within our NCATE accredited program approved by the Indiana Department of Education.
Teacher Licensure Programs
To learn more about obtaining your license to teach in Indiana please refer to the Indiana Teacher Licensure Requirements Checklist (PDF)
Baccalaureate Degree leading to a Teaching License
Nine baccalaureate degree programs are available to help prepare teacher candidates to obtain an Indiana Initial Practitioner (two-year) Professional Educator License.
Baccalaureate Degree + Teaching Licensure programs are designed for students who have not obtained a baccalaureate degree.
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Teacher Licensure Only Programs
Students who have already obtained a bachelor's degree may pursue teacher licensure by completing a licensure only program.
Early Childhood / Childcare Education
Education Bachelor's Degree
The Early Childhood / Early Childhood Mild Intervention Bachelor's Degree prepares educators to teach children from birth to grade 3 in facilities/settings that do not require an Indiana teaching license.
Education Associate Degrees
The department offers two associates degrees for students wishing to care for and teach young child. The Associate degrees are often considered a "stepping stone" for students who wish to continue their studies for a baccalaureate degree and teaching license.
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
The Education offers courses to prepare students for a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Teaching Jobs
The SMWC Career Development Center can assist with finding teaching positions, placing student teachers, and answering common career oriented questions.
