Teacher certification courses set for January term

    HOULTON — Educators and students at all levels seeking courses toward teacher certification or recertification can choose from 47 courses offered at University College at Houlton for the spring 2010 semester, which begins this January. Courses are taught by University of Maine System faculty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.     Most of the courses are delivered online. Students without high-speed internet access can participate in the courses at University College’s well-equipped computer lab. Staff at the center offer support to all students who are new to online learning.
    “Each semester we offer a greater variety of education courses at our center,” said Chuck Ames, Director of University College at Houlton. “We are excited to offer our community new, collaborative programs that will allow people to become certified as elementary or special education teachers.”
    Open registration for spring 2010 semester courses begins Nov. 12. Call 521-3100 for more information. To view a complete listing of spring semester teacher certification courses, visit: www.learn.maine.edu.