Why Choose an Education Preparation Program (EPP) at a Christian College?
Why Choose an Education Preparation Program (EPP) at a Christian College? 
Would you ever take your car to a repair shop that didn’t hire certified technicians? Would you consider seeing a doctor practicing without a license? I hope the answer to both questions is a resounding “No!” How much more important is the educational future of the next generation? Few careers are more rewarding than teaching, and if you think God might be calling you to become a schoolteacher, there are some important reasons to do so.
1. You Can Make a Difference
An undergraduate education preparation program (EPP) should be the first step toward a lifelong journey of growth and fulfillment as a teacher. If you’ve been personally impacted by a teacher, chances are that the teacher was trained through a teacher education program to create an environment where students feel welcomed, challenged, and encouraged. For the Christian educator, the best education preparation programs also train disciple-makers who are knowledgeable and compassionate as well as dedicated to student success.
2. You Can Grow Personally and Professionally
Pursuing an education preparation program promotes personal and professional growth. The rigorous coursework and practical experiences provided by this undergraduate degree helps students develop essential skills for classroom excellence. Professors overseeing these degrees instill communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to ensure competence from the first day a new teacher steps into their very own classroom. These sought-after skills even help prepare teachers for diverse personal experiences beyond the classroom — quite literally, all over the world.
3. You Will Have Job Security
North Carolina is currently experiencing a dramatic teacher shortage. Graduates from education preparation programs who receive their teaching licenses quickly gethired by public and charter schools that need to fill classrooms. This demand is particularly evident in secondary and elementary education, where highly qualified, licensed teachers start at the highest pay scale for new teachers in North Carolina. Christian students educated in ethics, theology, and biblical foundations are especially in demand due to their sense of higher calling and purpose for teaching.
4. You Will Be Able to Go Anywhere
One of the most compelling advantages of an education preparation program is the ability to take a certification or license from an American collegeanywhere in the world. Graduates can travel to another country to use their education degree while also sharing the gospel and the love of Christ. A teaching license in a specific field will open doors, whereas attempting to enter a closed country without a work visa or license may present roadblocks for missionaries. Many other countries seek American teaching candidates to bring Western teaching methods into their classrooms because they are more active and engaging than many other teaching methods.
Conclusion
Overall, there are numerous advantages to pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education, from influencing future generations to opening exciting career pathways locally in North Carolina and around the world. Teachers have an incredible impact on how their students think, act, and interact with the world around them. Now is the perfect time to embark on this rewarding journey at Judson College.