Information Session for University Center/Pfeiffer Elementary Education Program Set for April 14

Employment of elementary school teachers is projected to grow 12 percent nationwide from 2012 to 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In North Carolina, the projected growth in job openings is even higher—17% from 2012-2022. Potential elementary school teachers in Randolph County can train for these jobs without leaving the county borders through The University Center of Randolph County and Pfeiffer University.

Randolph Community College will be holding a drop-in information session for its Pfeiffer Elementary Education program on Tuesday, April 14, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the RCC Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus.

Students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree to teach K-6 in an elementary school can receive information and meet with both Pfeiffer and RCC representatives to ask questions and plan their coursework, according to Maria LeBaron, RCC Psychology instructor and Pfeiffer liaison.

The collaborative agreement between Pfeiffer and RCC began in spring of 2008. The general education courses are offered through RCC. The major courses are offered through Pfeiffer, and the bachelor's degree is granted by Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer also offers a Master of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Special Education through the University Center.

RCC classes are taught day, evening or online. Pfeiffer classes are usually held on Monday nights at the RCC Asheboro Campus and through videoconferencing or online. During the summer, classes may be held on multiple evenings and there are a few semesters when students would have day classes for school observations and student teaching.

RCC's Asheboro Campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. Take the McDowell Road exit off Highway 220 Bypass (I73/I74), just south of the interchange with Highways 64 and 49. For more information, contact LeBaron at 336-633-0226 or email her at mblebaron@randolph.edu.