Teacher Education Program - 51成人导航

The Future Educators Certificate of Competency

The Future Educators Certificate of Competency (formerly the Teacher Education Program) is designed to help interested students jumpstart their education toward a professional career in the PreK-12 education field.

Recognizing the critical teacher shortage in Delaware County, 51成人导航 and Delaware County Council partnered to create this important initiative, whereby high school juniors can now attend the College at no cost and earn up to 38 credits toward an . A new cohort will begin Fall 2025 (August 25, 2025).

Students who are eligible to participate in this dual enrollment pathway will have the opportunity to meet with the Transfer Office to discuss transfer options, as well as have access to a success coach and tutoring for their English and Mathematics courses. Laptops are also available, as well as enrichment activities throughout the program.

Delaware County High Schools

Classed held at the 51成人导航 Marple Campus location.

Important Dates:

Application Deadline: March 6, 2025
Course Placement/Testing Deadline: April 24, 2025

Registration begins in May for eligible students. Eligibility is determined by **.

When applying, select “Education” as the anticipated program of study. Please remember to answer the question, 鈥淲hat type of Dual Enrollment Program are you interested in?鈥� You will want to select 鈥淪tructured Pathway.鈥� After completing your dual enrollment application, applicants must send our Admissions Office an email (admiss@dccc.edu) to confirm that you applied for the Future Educators Certificate of Competency and to be considered for the program. Seats will be awarded on a first qualified, first admitted basis.

*Course placement will determine if a high school dual enrollment student is eligible to register for selected college courses. Some students are eligible to waive the placement test with qualifying standardized test scores.

Information Sessions

(Virtual)
(Virtual)
(Marple Campus)

Need help with enrollment? Visit our Dual Enrollment Steps page for guidance!

A sample sequence of courses for the first year includes:

Fall Term
Course	Day	Time	Credits Earned	Term Total
ECE 100 鈥淧rinciples of Early Childhood Education鈥� (Grades Pre-K-8)	MWF	8-8:55 a.m.	3
PSY 140 鈥淕eneral Psychology鈥�	MWF	9:05-10 a.m.	3
ENG 100 鈥淓nglish Composition I鈥�	TR	8-9:25 a.m.	3
				9
Spring Term
EDU 208 鈥淓nglish Language Learners鈥�	MWF	8-8:55 a.m.	3
HIS 110 鈥淎merican History I鈥�	MWF	9:05-10 a.m.	3
ENG 112 鈥淲riting 51成人导航 Literature鈥�	TR	8-9:25 a.m.	3
				18

Hear from our students:

鈥淎s a high school student who has no real idea what I want to do after I graduate, this program has helped me consider new opportunities and rule out others. Ultimately, I feel more equipped to handle whatever life throws at me, and I can apply to colleges knowing I will stand out from the crowd as an even more well-rounded person and a highly competitive applicant!鈥� John Q.

鈥淭he 51成人导航 Teacher Education Program gave me a boost into the world of college and has been encouraging me to be my best self. It鈥檚 a wonderful opportunity that I would choose again and again.鈥� Abigail G.

For additional information or questions, call 610-359-5050 or email admiss@dccc.edu. Students interested in the program should also consult with their high schools.