GLWI Early Childhood and Grades 1-8 Teacher Certificate Program Format

Description

Three-year program
Part time (you can complete this program while working as a teacher or in another profession)
Academic year runs in Summer-Fall-Spring terms for coursework
Each year has a fieldwork component

Summer - 3 years

Three-week intensive - fifteen 8+ hour days over three weeks, beginning the first Monday in July and ending three weeks later on a Friday.
- Days 1-5 days are VIRTUAL
- Days 6-15 are IN PERSON at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee

Fall - 3 years

Weekly VIRTUAL sessions on Monday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Central Time, beginning the first Monday after Labor Day and ending the second Monday of December

Weekend VIRTUAL sessions (6-8 hours) during first weekend of November

Spring - 3 years

Weekly VIRTUAL sessions on Monday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Central Time, beginning the first Monday of February and ending the last Monday of April.

Weekend VIRTUAL sessions (6-8 hours) during the first weekend of March

Independent Study - 3 years

Year 1 - 15 hours of observation at 3 to 5 Waldorf schools
Year 2 - 20 to 30 hours of observation and practice teaching at 2 to 4 Waldorf schools
Year 3 - 3 to 4 week practicum (student teaching) and Final Project

Detailed Descriptions of Integrated Field and Research Courses

*To ensure success and accessibility for all participants, GLWI instructors and staff are committed to providing accommodations to the fullest extent possible. We are committed to supporting and accommodating individual needs and working in tandem with our students for successful outcomes.

In addition, our partner school, Mount Mary University, offers these accessibility services.

Detailed Academic Calendar

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