Curriculum

Mission 4301: Inspired Teaching

Educator candidates learn to design purposeful lesson plans in faith-based public education. Grounded in the state curriculum, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, and aligned with Universal Design for Learning, this mission emphasizes SMART objectives, meaningful instructional planning, and student-centered teaching that reflects purpose, care, and academic rigor. Program, course, and student learning outcomes align to the Texas Teacher Standards and national InTASC Standards. (3 SCH)

Mission 4302: Learner Diversity

Educator candidates learn to understand and support students’ developmental, cultural, linguistic, and emotional needs in faith-based public education. Grounded in the state curriculum, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Standards and aligned with Universal Design for Learning, this mission emphasizes accessible, student-centered instruction as a compassionate response to classroom diversity. Program, course, and student learning outcomes align to the Texas Teacher Standards and national InTASC Standards. (3 SCH)

Mission 4303: Curriculum Standards

Educator candidates learn to interpret and apply curriculum standards in faith-based public education. Grounded in the state curriculum, including the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, the English Language Proficiency Standards, and the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines, this mission emphasizes rigorous, accessible, and student-centered instruction that honors the dignity of every learner. Program, course, and student learning outcomes align to the Texas Teacher Standards and national InTASC Standards. (3 SCH)

Mission 4304: Creating Learning Sanctuaries

Educator candidates learn to create safe, respectful, and engaging classroom environments in faith-based public education. This mission emphasizes accessible classroom organization, behavior support, and student engagement as essential to honoring the dignity and potential of every learner. Program, course, and student learning outcomes align to the Texas Teacher Standards and national InTASC Standards. (3 SCH)

Mission 4305: Instructional Assessment

Educator candidates learn to use assessment and data to support student growth in faith-based public education. This mission emphasizes accessible, student-centered use of data to guide instruction, respond to learner needs, and honor the God-given potential of every student. Program, course, and student learning outcomes align to the Texas Teacher Standards and national InTASC Standards. (3 SCH)

Mission 4306: Teacher Leadership

Educator candidates learn to demonstrate professionalism in faith-based public education. This mission emphasizes integrity, humility, responsibility, and continuous growth as essential to fulfilling the calling of teaching and serving students well. Program, course, and student learning outcomes align to the Texas Teacher Standards and national InTASC Standards. (3 SCH)

Mission 4307: Advanced Inclusive Teaching

Educator candidates learn to support diverse learners in faith-based public education, including students with disabilities and English language learners. This mission emphasizes accessible, inclusive, and student-centered instruction that honors the cultural, linguistic, and learning needs of every student with justice, empathy, and respect. Program, course, and student learning outcomes align to the Texas Teacher Standards and national InTASC Standards. (3 SCH)

Mission 4309: School Observations

Educator candidates apply pedagogical content knowledge and evidence-based instructional planning to support student learning. This mission emphasizes observation, analysis, and reflection through supervised field experiences in school and non-school educational settings. By completing 50 clock hours of virtual and face-to-face observations, candidates strengthen their understanding of effective instructional practice and their development as faith-driven, professional educators. Program, course, and student learning outcomes align to the Texas Teacher Standards and national InTASC Standards. (3 SCH)

Mission 4310: Advanced Internship Readiness

Educator candidates prepare for the professional internship in a Texas public school or TEA-recognized private school. This mission emphasizes internship readiness through the application of technology, required pre-internship training, and ethical instructional practices that support student well-being and learning, including digital tools, open educational resources, suicide prevention, child abuse reporting, dyslexia support, and trauma-informed practice. Program, course, and student learning outcomes align to the Texas Teacher Standards and national InTASC Standards. (3 SCH)

Mission Field 4311: Professional Internship

The Professional Internship is the culminating clinical experience of the certification program, offered as a full-year Professional Internship as a Teacher of Record or a 14-week Clinical Teaching placement. Candidates serve either as fully paid Teachers of Record or Clinical Teachers (unpaid student teacher or paid paraprofessional) applying instructional skills, classroom management, and professional practices in real classroom settings in a Texas public school or TEA-recognized private school. Aligned with Texas Teacher Standards, this experience bridges certification preparation with authentic teaching practice. (3 SCH)