State Fair Community College will offer a 12-week, hybrid format, Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society (EDUC 209) starting January 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 to 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 January 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.