ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú-Butler Tech 1+3 Teacher Pathway
Start your journey toward becoming a transformative educator — while still in high school.
With ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and Butler Tech, you will earn college credit toward your ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú teacher education degree before high school graduation.
About the Pathway
Through this unique collaboration, you will gain hands-on classroom experience, complete college-level education courses, and build a seamless bridge to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s nationally recognized College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS). This pathway is part of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Center for Recruitment, Engagement, and Advancement of Transformative Educators (CREATE).
Why Choose This Pathway
- Earn College Credit Early: Take ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú teacher education courses through College Credit Plus (CCP) or portfolio-based credit review.
- Save Time and Tuition: Earn up to 40 college credits (from various colleges/universities partnered with Butler Tech) that transfer directly into ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s teacher education programs.
- Guaranteed Admission: Students who complete the pathway with a 3.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admission into ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s teacher education majors.
- Real Classroom Experience: Spend your senior year in field placements at schools across Butler County.
- Flexible Degree Options: Choose from four ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú teacher preparation routes — Oxford Campus, Regionals relocating to Oxford, Regional Primary Education Cohort, or Regional Associate in Pre-K Education.
How It Works
Grades 10–11
Take ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University courses at Butler Tech taught by credentialed instructors. Courses may include:
- TCE 191 – Threshold Concepts in Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry
- EDP 201 – Human Development and Learning
- EDP 256 – Psychology of the Exceptional Learner
- EDL 204 – Sociocultural Studies in Education
Grade 12
Participate in a Career Awareness Internship, teaching and mentoring students in local schools.
Why Choose This Pathway
Upon matriculation to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University:
- Earn articulated or CCP credit for completed courses.
- Continue toward your Bachelor of Science in Education or Associate in Pre-K Education degree.
- Finish your ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú degree in as little as 2.5–3 years, depending on your chosen major.
- Join a network of highly sought-after ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú-trained educators across Ohio and beyond.
| Feature | Details |
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| Location | Butler Tech Main Campus, Liberty Township, Ohio |
| Eligible Grades | 10th–12th |
| College Partner | ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University, College of Education, Health, and Society |
| Credits Earned | Up to 40 college credits (CCP or articulated from multiple colleges/universities partnered with Butler Tech) |
| Admission Guarantee | 3.0 GPA or higher |
| Field Experience | Yearlong high school senior placement in local schools |
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Butler Tech Classroom Recruitment Visits begin Fall 2025 |
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