THE PROGRAM

Wabash has actively trained teachers as part of its curriculum for more than 150 years. Specifically, the program prepares students to teach English, French, German, Latin, Spanish, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, speech, theater, history, political science, economics or psychology in Indiana and many other states. Beyond that, these teachers, like the students they instruct, learn to become lifelong learners, those who can solve a range of life's problems by thinking reasonably, critically and creatively about issues and events, both personal and abstract. Wabash also educates its teachers to address with sensitivity the holistic needs of the students as developing human beings who, increasingly, come from more diverse backgrounds and social contexts.

RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

A 10-week student teaching program is offered in a variety of schools during the senior year or 9th semester. Observation and participation in schools is scheduled each year in urban, rural, and suburban settings. Students seeking a teaching license often participate in national and international study programs in their major during the junior year.

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