Teacher Education Program
Contact Information
Admissions Office
Marple Campus
Founders Hall, Room 3500
Phone: 610-359-5050
Email
The Teacher Education Program, or TEP, 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, DCCC 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 associate degree in education. A new cohort will begin Fall 2024 (August 26, 2024).
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 DCCC Marple Campus location.
Important Dates:
- Application Open Date: January 26, 2024
- Priority Application Deadline: May 17, 2024 - Please note: Applications will be accepted after May 17 but placement cannot be guaranteed.
- Priority Assessment Testing Deadline: July 10, 2024
- Registration begins in May for eligible students. Eligibility is determined by course placement**.
When applying, select "Education" as the anticipated program of study. Please remember to answer the question, “What type of Dual Enrollment Program are you interested in?” You will want to select “Structured Pathway.” After completing your dual enrollment application, applicants must send our Admissions Office an email (admiss@dccc.edu) to confirm that you applied for the Teacher Education Program 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.
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 “Principles of Early Childhood Education” (Grades Pre-K-8) |
MWF | 8-8:55 a.m. | 3 | |
| PSY 140 “General Psychology” | MWF |
9:05-10 a.m. |
3 | |
| ENG 100 “English Composition I” | TR | 8-9:25 a.m. | 3 | |
| 9 | ||||
| Spring Term | ||||
| EDU 208 “English Language Learners” | MWF | 8-8:55 a.m. |
3 |
|
| HIS 110 “American History I” | MWF | 9:05-10 a.m. | 3 | |
| ENG 112 “Writing About Literature” | TR | 8-9:25 a.m. | 3 | |
| 18 |
Hear from our TEP students:
“As 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!” John Q.
“The DCCC Teacher Education Program gave me a boost into the world of college and has been encouraging me to be my best self. It’s a wonderful opportunity that I would choose again and again.” Abigail G.
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