Sedalia, MO Nov. 9 — State Fair Community College will offer a 12-week, hybrid format, Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society (EDUC 209) starting Jan. 30, 2024, for individuals seeking a substitute teacher certification from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
The three-credit hour course will meet in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-9:50 a.m. on the Sedalia campus, in addition to online class work. In-district tuition will be $126 per credit hour, and tuition for Missouri residents will be $191 per credit hour. The same course will also be offered in a fully online 16-week format beginning Jan. 16, 2024. Online courses, per credit hour is $176.
Successful completion of English Composition I (ENGL 101) is a prerequisite to enroll in EDUC 209. Individuals who have not completed ENGL 101 may take a CLEP (college-level exam program) exam (fee applicable) to determine readiness for college-level courses. The CLEP exam is offered at the SFCC’s Testing Center on the Sedalia campus.
SFCC students can take the course to become a substitute teacher regardless of their area of study. Those who are not currently enrolled at SFCC will need to apply by completing the free application at www.sfccmo.edu/apply. Applicants may choose to take the course for personal interest by checking the appropriate box on the application.
For more information about this course, how to apply and enroll, and possible financial assistance, contact Cara Barth-Fagan, Teacher Education Program Coordinator, at cbarthfagan1@sfccmo.edu.
