Teacher Apprentice Program鈩�

Go from Para Educator to Teacher of Record in a shortened time with 萝莉社 University's Teacher Apprentice Program鈩� (TAP).

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education

Prepare for licensure as a Kansas teacher with our flexible program of study, specially designed for Para Educators to earn their Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Unified / Elementary education.

Complete your degree without leaving your current Para Educator job
Earn field experience for work as a Para Educator
100% online courses, with some in-person options for general education course requirements
Dedicated success coaches / mentors provide guidance and support
Collaboration with Kansas community colleges and technical schools on transfer articulation agreements

Scholarships

TAP Admission Terms

Fall Semester - Acceptance Deadline - July 29, 2024
Spring Semester - Acceptance Deadline - Dec. 20, 2024
Summer Semester - Acceptance Deadline - May 13, 2024

Pathways to TAP

What's your pathway? Learn more about how you can get started with the Teacher Apprentice Program鈩�

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I'm a paraeducator

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I'm a high school student

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I'm a substitute teacher

Meet the TAP team

Jill Wood

TAP Program Coordinator & Chair

jill.wood@wichita.edu

(316) 978-6210

Oversees day-to-day operations. Addresses student issues related to: instructors, gardes, success coaches, questions about the program, issues and concerns.